By Renee Graham And Christopher Torchia The Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu shed tears of gratitude on his 85th birthday on Friday in South Africa, where he presided over a cathedral Mass despite his poor health. Separately, in a newspaper column, the former archbishop […]
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By Mark Lewis And Karl Ritter The Associated Press OSLO — Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his efforts to end a five-decade civil war that has killed more than 200,000 people and said he received the award in the name of the […]
The Canadian Press Any way you slice it, apple or pumpkin pie are bound to be on the dessert table at many Thanksgiving feasts. Here are recipes for both, plus pastry, to dazzle your guests. “BLUE RIBBON” APPLE PIE This apple pie will be sure to win you the “blue […]
By Rod McGuirk THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CANBERRA, Australia — Ford Motor Co. ended 91 years of car manufacturing in Australia on Friday, with the remaining two Australian car makers due to close their doors next year. Ford Australia said it built the world’s last six-cylinder, rear-wheel drive Falcon XR6 at […]
Staff It took a fourth-quarter push to get the Muskie junior girls’ basketball squad over the hump in their previous game against the Kenora Broncos. This time, Gord McCabe’s crew decided to extinguish any notion of suspense. Fort High jumped out to a 20-7 lead after one quarter, then coasted […]
Lloyd MackKenora Daily Miner and News Muskie Grace Petsnick switched into high gear on this drive against the host Kenora Broncos in NorWOSSA junior girls’ basketball play Tuesday. Petsnick led the way with 14 points as Fort High won 43-19.
Duane Hicks Organizers are hoping Thursday, Nov. 3 will be an exciting—and profitable—“Night at the Museum.” The fifth-annual wine-and-cheese fundraiser will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. “This year’s theme is ‘Night at the Museum,’” said Sarah Marusyk, acting president of the “Friends of the Museum,” […]
From the OPP The Thunder Bay Police Service and North West Region OPP would like to warn people participating in online dating activities to take safety measures to protect themselves. Here are some do’s and don’ts designed to help you stay safe: •Don’t give out too much personal information. Stick […]
Staff Shoppers Drug Mart here has gotten a very positive response to its annual “Tree of Life” campaign. Customers can make a donation of varying amounts and write their names on leaves to put up in the window there. This year, Shoppers is raising funds for the Riverside Foundation for […]
Heather Latter Jaida Norris, Alexis Latter, Sam Bonner-Vickers, and Amy Norris were a few of the nearly 200 participants in the local Canadian Mental Health Association’s “Steps Against Stigma” glow run held last night starting at the Sorting Gap Marina. Despite the cold, windy night, organizers deemed it huge success, […]
Staff It took a fourth-quarter push to get the Muskie junior girls’ basketball squad over the hump in their previous game against the Kenora Broncos. This time, Gord McCabe’s crew decided to extinguish any notion of suspense. Fort High jumped out to a 20-7 lead after one quarter, then coasted […]
Duane Hicks Organizers are hoping Thursday, Nov. 3 will be an exciting—and profitable—“Night at the Museum.” The fifth-annual wine-and-cheese fundraiser will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. “This year’s theme is ‘Night at the Museum,’” said Sarah Marusyk, acting president of the “Friends of the Museum,” […]
