The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—Two Ontario cabinet ministers will head to the Grassy Narrows First Nation next week to talk about how to deal with mercury contamination that has plagued the remote northwestern community for decades. Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation minister David Zimmer said he and Environment minister Glen Murray, […]
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Joey Payeur Connor Bujold led former Muskie teammates Liam Metke, left, and Alex Gustafson on a high-speed chase during an impromptu scrimmage yesterday evening after Pharmasave forfeited to the La Place Rendez-Vous U18 Voyageurs.
Staff The La Place Rendez-Vous U18 Voyageurs had two different kinds of victories the past two nights to vault them into first place in the men’s division of the Borderland Soccer League. It was three points the easy way yesterday evening as the Voyageurs (4-1) claimed a 1-0 forfeit win […]
The Canadian PressDean Bennett EDMONTON—Calgary MP Jason Kenney’s rumoured plan to come home to unite Alberta’s two right-leaning provincial parties is shaping up to be a bumpy ride. After the Progressive Conservatives made it clear Tuesday they are looking for a leader but aren’t keen to merge, the Wildrose caucus […]
Heather Latter Livia Hood shook hands with teacher Meghan Bourgeois before receiving her certificate yesterday during the SK French Immersion graduation at St. Michael’s School. It was the first French Immersion class graduating to Grade 1 since the program was reinstated last fall. The class, with 19 students, also performed […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal from an Alberta man who was convicted of sexual assault after police ordered him to swab his own genitals for evidence of the victim’s DNA. Ali Hassan Saeed was arrested and charged in 2011 after a complaint from […]
The Associated PressSteve Douglas Golfer Rory McIlroy became one of the most high-profile sports stars to opt out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns about the Zika virus, saying yesterday it is “a risk I am unwilling to take.” “After speaking with those closest to me, I’ve […]
Cameron Penney Anthony Yerxa showed off a purple shirt, accented with various coloured ribbons, designed by Lori Yerxa Creations during a fashion show at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Tuesday evening. The show, which was held in conjunction with the 20th-anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, also featured […]
Staff If every game is as good as the first one, the second half of the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League is going to be a thrill ride. Jen Singleton slid home with the winning run in the bottom of the eighth as the host Couchiching Lady Raiders battled […]
Staff Last week, local resident Joshua Henry’s resiliency proved to be vital during a late comeback in the first challenge of “Canada’s Greatest Explorer.” But the one that aired online this week required a much different set of skills. “The next challenges are going to be much different than the […]
The Associated PressJill Painter Lopez LOS ANGELES—Yasiel Puig was wearing his “Make Baseball Fun Again” cap after last night’s game. Did he ever. In a wild finish, Puig raced home for the winning run on his own single after centre-fielder Michael Taylor let the ball skip by him for a […]
The Associated PressGreg Beacham LAS VEGAS—The NHL is making a big bet on Las Vegas. The league will expand to Las Vegas for the 2017-18 season after awarding its 31st franchise to billionaire businessman Bill Foley yesterday. Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the decision after the league’s board of governors met […]
