The Associated Press LONDON — A London auctioneer says a diamond the size of a tennis ball that is the largest discovered in more than a century could sell for more than $70 million. Sotheby’s says it will offer the Lesedi la Rona diamond in London on June 29. The […]
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The Associated Press DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler and Google will work together to more than double the size of Google’s self-driving vehicle fleet by adding 100 Chrysler Pacifica minivans. The companies announced the agreement on Tuesday, saying that Chrysler engineers would work with Google to install sensors and software so […]
By Alison Ladman THE ASSOCIATED PRESS When we first encountered deep-fried, bourbon-soaked Twinkies, we were a little smitten. Until, that is, we realized we could do so much better. Better as in ditching the highly processed snack cakes and substituting a truly amazing slab of homemade pound cake, all rich […]
From the OPP Between early May and late June, expect to see Statistics Canada employees surveying your neighbourhood. OPP are reminding residents that about 35,000 Statistics Canada employees will be working within neighbourhoods and communities across the country this spring to conduct the census. According to police, every enumerator and […]
Cameron Penney Bailey Langford (foreground) and Haley Keast served up some hotdogs during a mental health awareness barbecue yesterday afternoon hosted by Weechi-it-te-win Family Services here. The barbecue, which featured snacks, prizes, and a bouncy castle, kicked off a week of events for Children’s Mental Health Week.
Cameron Penney Students at Robert Moore School participated in a group yoga session yesterday afternoon in conjunction with both Mental Health Week and Education Week. Students were taught various yoga poses, such as the “downward dog” and the “chair pose.”
Cameron Penney Oasis Millett-Tucker, left, helped spin the rope while Kara Scott and Ayanna Savage jumped during the “Jump Rope for Heart” yesterday afternoon at Robert Moore School. The annual event, which rasies money for heart disease and stroke research, was part of the activities planned for Education Week.
Staff The excitement of making it to the next stage of the post-season died off in less than four minutes for Ryan Faragher. It was a nightmarish start to the second round of the ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs for the 23-year-old Fort Frances native and the rest of the Utah […]
From the CMHA (F.F. branch) If you are a senior with a mental health issue, there are treatment options and strategies that can help: •Talk to your family doctor They can be a great resource and can link you to other professionals, if needed. If you are in distress, go […]
Staff Kayle Koval, a past winner of the Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw, read out the name of the winner for May yesterday at International Travel Services while Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Jack Drennan of Emo will be headed on a Canadian Rockies tour—a trip valued at […]
From the MNRF Three new fires were confirmed yesterday in the districts of Kenora and Thunder Bay. Between April 30 and May 1, an additional seven new fires were confirmed in the districts of Kenora, Nipigon, Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay. Most already have been declared “out.” The fire hazard […]
The Associated Press HARTLAND, Mich.—A mother duck has grown attached to a Michigan elementary school’s courtyard. She returns each year to lay her eggs and then walks the hallways with her ducklings, with the help of students and staff, to safely get to a nearby pond. The duck named “Vanessa” […]
