It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard Shine announces his passing on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Leonard was born July 2, 1936 in Devlin, Ont. to Alvin and Mary Shine. He grew up in Devlin and lived in […]
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With great sadness, the family of Wanda Mae Woodgate, 52, of Devlin, Ont., announces her passing on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. Wanda was born on July 28, 1964 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Albert and Mae Truelove. She was united in […]
Anita (Lovisa) McIntosh passed away, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 in International Falls, Mn. at the age of 83. A Mass of Resurrection will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in International Falls. Visitation will be held one hour […]
By Matthew Brown The Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. — The U.S. government agreed Tuesday to decide over the next several years if federal protections are needed to help a small, fanged predator of the Northern Rockies, massive alligator snapping turtles in the South and seven other troubled species that in […]
By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press VATICAN CITY — When Pope Francis canonizes Mother Teresa on Sunday, he’ll be honouring a nun who won admirers around the world and a Nobel Peace Prize for her joy-filled dedication to the “poorest of the poor.” He’ll also be recognizing holiness in a […]
By Scott Mayerowitz The Associated Press LINTHICUM, Md. — Victor DaRosa stands under a scorching afternoon sun, loading bags onto a jet heading to Detroit. As each suitcase climbs up the conveyor belt into the plane, a small computer verifies that it actually belongs on that flight. If one bag […]
By Aleksandra Sagan The Canadian Press TORONTO — Restaurateurs are crying foul over a second industrial milk price increase this year, set to take effect Thursday, which they say will likely lead to higher food prices for Canadians. In July, the Canadian Dairy Commission decided to boost the price of […]
The Associated Press STERLING, Mass. — Nothing quite measures up to the latest tribute to retiring Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz. A corn maze dedicated to the player known as Big Papi was unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday in Sterling, Massachusetts. Ortiz had a message for his legions of […]
From the MNRF Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services resources are in transition. Fire crew levels have been reduced by about 35 percent across the province as seasonal staff contracts are ending and many personnel are returning to school. There are adequate resource levels of personnel, aircraft, and equipment to […]
The Associated Press BERLIN—Scientists have found evidence to support what many dog owners have long believed: man’s best friend really does understand some of what we’re saying. Researchers in Hungary scanned the brains of dogs as they were listening to their trainer speaking to determine which parts of the brain […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers agreed late yesterday to extend a mediation effort aimed at resolving their labour dispute by another 24 hours. Both Canada Post and CUPW said late Monday that both sides would continue to negotiate with the help of a […]
