Joey Payeur A mangled mountain of canvas and chairs symbolized the havoc Saturday’s early-morning storm caused to the set-up for both the “Relay for Life” and Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival. The festival was postponed until Sept. 17 while “Relay” organizers soldiered on by moving their event to the Memorial […]
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The Canadian Press VANCOUVER—Canada’s physician-assisted dying law is being challenged in court just days after it came into force. The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association says a woman suffering from a degenerative disease affecting muscle movement is joining the association in a legal fight to be announced today in Vancouver. […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG—Police in Winnipeg say a woman who has been charged with abducting her two children fled officers with her kids inside the vehicle and one point even collided with a police cruiser. The 44-year-old mother eventually was arrested Friday with her children after abandoning the Ford Expedition […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO—Ontario’s new minister in charge of the autism file says changes are in the works following the controversial revamp of the treatment program announced earlier this year. Michael Coteau was brought in to put a fresh face on the Ministry of Children and Youth Services after […]
From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. But there were four confirmed fires by day’s end Saturday, including Fort Frances Fire #8. Located near Eva Lake, about 30 km east of Atikokan, it was declared “out” at 0.1 hectares in size. Meanwhile, […]
Cameron Penney Students from St. Francis School jumped for joy Friday afternoon when the final bell rang to mark the start of summer vacation. Students across the district wrapped up their school year last week.
Heather Latter Members of the U.C.W. organized slices of pie during their annual pie and dessert sale Friday afternoon at Knox United Church here. People were able to enjoy a slice of pie, with tea and coffee, or purchase a whole pie to take home.
Press Release Fort Frances firefighter Rod Davis is retiring after 33 years of dedicated service as a volunteer and career firefighter. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service would like to thank Davis for his years of service to the community, and wish him a long and productive retirement. Davis’ […]
Heather Latter Bev McCoy, left, along with her parents, Bert and Marj Smeeth, checked out the luminaries lining the track in the ’52 Canadians Arena on Saturday during the survivors’ lap of the annual “Relay for Life” event. Despite being moved from the Sorting Gap Marina to the Memorial Sports […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press This week’s recipe puts a Brazilian twist on an American staple, succotash. It should be just the ticket in August, when millions of us watch the Olympics being played in Rio de Janeiro. The classic version of succotash is a combination of fresh corn […]
The Associated Press BETHESDA, Md.—Billy Hurley III held the club in his left hand and fist-pumped with his right. The ball disappeared into the hole in front of him as the crowd roared—and Hurley let loose the emotion he had been holding in. “That’s probably like the most emotion I’ve […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG—Kevin Glenn would have preferred starting his season with zero interruptions. The Montreal Alouettes’ quarterback threw for 332 yards and one touchdown to veteran S.J. Green as the Als beat the Blue Bombers 22-14 on Friday night in a game that was delayed because of lightning. […]
