Mae Triskle passed away peacefully at ARCH Hospice on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 in her 93rd year. She was born Sept. 14, 1924 in Pinewood, Ont. to Samuel and Regina Boucher. On May 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to Edward Trisckle. They resided in Sleeman, Ont., then relocated […]
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Walter Henry Cunningham, 78, passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Walter was born in Clinton, Ont. on Dec. 18, 1937 to Guy and Margaret Cunningham. He was raised on the family farm in Hullett Township, Ont. Walter was married on Sept. […]
By Lois Abraham THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — People who avoid potatoes to reduce their carb intake can now try a new Ontario-grown variety that’s touted to have a lower glycemic response, meaning it doesn’t cause the rapid spike in blood sugar that normally comes from eating carbohydrate-rich foods. While […]
By Lois Abraham THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — People who avoid potatoes to reduce their carb intake can now try a new Ontario-grown variety that’s touted to have a lower glycemic response, meaning it doesn’t cause the rapid spike in blood sugar that normally comes from eating carbohydrate-rich foods. While […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press I find it a source of great comfort that pretty much every culture, every cuisine has its own interpretation of chicken soup. The Mexican version in particular speaks to me, scented with chilies and spices like cumin and coriander, riddled with slightly softened tortilla […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY—Canada’s position as a big player in the global diamond industry will be further crystallized today when it formally opens Gahcho Kue, estimated to be one of the 10 biggest diamond mines in the world. The site will be the sixth diamond mine opened in Canada in […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Auditor general Michael Ferguson has been asked to determine how a move to modernize the federal government’s payroll system turned into a fiasco in which more than 80,000 public servants were paid too much, too little, or not at all. Public Services minister Judy Foote said Ferguson […]
The Associated Press SEATTLE—After weeks of mostly poor performances, Marco Estrada once again flirted with a no-hitter for Toronto. And just when the Blue Jays needed that quality of a performance. Estrada took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and Edwin Encarnacion hit his 41st home run, as the Jays […]
The Associated Press CHICAGO—Carson Wentz followed up an impressive NFL debut with another solid performance, throwing for 190 yards and a touchdown, as the Philadelphia Eagles dumped the Chicago Bears 29-14 last night. Wentz showed plenty of poise—just as he did in his debut against Cleveland. Playing in the city […]
Staff Forget Hollywood—“Chiliwood” will be the place to find the stars tomorrow during “Great Canadian Chili Cook-Off.” The “cast” of nine teams, which will be serving up chili from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Legion, include: •Community Living Fort Frances and District; •Flint House; •Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services; •Gizhewaadiziwin […]
