Ken Fisher, 69, of Emo, Ont., entered into eternal peace after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, July 21, 2016 with his family by his side. Ken was born in Fort Frances, Ont. to Russell and Mary Fisher. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Alexander on April 26, […]
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Joey Payeur Troy Norman and Jay Samsal came across the biggest threats to their lead, did a 180-degree turn, and pointed their bow elsewhere. It wasn’t a sign of fear but respect. And by the end of the day Saturday, their integrity—along with fantastic fishing skills—were rewarded handsomely. For just […]
Staff International Falls resident Dr. Kimmie Ondo hit all the right notes Friday night to earn the grand prize during the annual “Quest for the Best” singing competition under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina. “I’m still shocked—it feels amazing,” Dr. Ondo enthused after being awarded the top […]
Staff No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region as of yesterday afternoon but three were confirmed Saturday. Two of those blazes were located in Sioux Lookout District, with the other one in Nipigon District. All three have been declared “out.” There currently are 14 active fires in the […]
Cameron Penney Ben Latter, left, Ben Briere, and Owen Ward were enthralled by the multitude of Lego bricks available to experiment with during “Family Game Time” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Friday in conjunction with Science North. Youngsters were able to learn about reaction time and […]
By Nick Perry The Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Their abilities to travel, multiply and spread disease have always made rats one of mankind’s greatest pests. New Zealand says it’s time to wipe them out. Every last one of them. Prime Minister John Key on Monday announced an ambitious […]
By Tomislav Skaro And Kirsten Grieshaber The Associated Press ANSBACH, Germany — A failed asylum-seeker from Syria blew himself up and wounded 15 people after being turned away from an open-air music festival in southern Germany, authorities said Monday. It was the fourth attack to shake Germany in a week […]
The Associated Press Researchers on Sunday outlined a syndrome called “mild behavioural impairment” that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer’s or other dementias, and proposed a checklist of symptoms to help identify who’s at risk. The symptoms must mark a change from prior behaviour and have lasted at least six […]
By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Memory loss may not always be the first warning sign that dementia is brewing changes in behaviour or personality might be an early clue. Researchers on Sunday outlined a syndrome called “mild behavioural impairment” that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer’s or […]
The Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. — Scientists following up on a rare wolverine sighting in the Sierra Nevada set up cameras and captured video of the animal scurrying in the snow, scaling a tree and chewing on bait. They believe the wolverine is the same one that eight years ago […]
By Anne D’Innocenzio The Associated Press NEW YORK — Pink for girls. Truck motifs for boys. A growing number of parents want to get outside those parameters when it comes to dressing their kids. Kristin Higgins was adamant about not pushing “girly” stereotypes on her daughter, and painted her room […]
By Linda Nguyen The Canadian Press TORONTO — Got purple hair? Starbucks wants to hire you. The world’s largest coffee chain is loosening its employee dress code to allow workers to don brightly-dyed hair and coloured, patterned clothing. Starbucks says employees now have more fashion choices to wear underneath the […]
