The Canadian Press BANFF, Alta.—A walking trail “fit for a queen” in one of Canada’s most well-known national parks is Alberta’s 90th birthday present to the Queen. The Commonwealth Walkway is to be created in the town of Banff in Banff National Park in honour of the monarch reaching the […]
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The Associated Press CHANHASSEN, Minn.—Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his home yesterday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. He was 57. His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, […]
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA—Parliamentarians are being urged to amend a proposed new law on medically-assisted dying by the children of the woman whose suffering was central to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the ban on assisted death. Lee and Price Carter say their late mother would not […]
The Canadian Press UNITED NATIONS, N.Y.—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined world leaders today to help formally ratify a global treaty on climate change. Putting his signature to the Paris accord was the easy part. The hard part comes next: reducing Canada’s greenhouse-gas emissions by 30 percent over the coming decades. […]
The Associated Press KAPOLEI, Hawaii—A solar plane on an around-the-world journey has reached the point of no return over the Pacific Ocean after departing Hawaii, and now it’s California or bust. The plane was cruising over the cold northern Pacific late yesterday at about 20,000 feet with a nearly-full battery […]
The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE—After a wild first inning, it appeared as if the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles finally found their offensive mojo. But the Jays never added to their early outburst while Baltimore waited until the latter stages before rallying for a 3-2 victory last night. Manny […]
The Associated PressJoe Kay CINCINNATI—Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs pitched his second no-hitter in a span of 11 regular-season starts—shutting down the Cincinnati Reds in a 16-0 rout last night. The reigning NL Cy Young winner threw the first no-hitter of the season. Arrieta (4-0) struck out six, walked […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts wrapped up its 76th-annual edition today. The Instrumental Division, which ran yesterday and today, was adjudicated by Nancy Nowosad of Winnipeg, who maintains a busy schedule as a teacher of piano, saxophone, and theory, as well as a workshop/masterclass […]
Submitted World champion Tina Turner tribute artist Luisa Marshall will be performing next Thursday at the local Legion. She is stopping here on a tour to raise awareness of PTSD.
Heather Latter Rainycrest dietary manager Dwayne Hunking handed over a cup of bean salad to a disguised Ruth Caldwell yesterday during the Rainycrest Volunteer Appreciation Mexican Fiesta in Hallett Hall there. The luncheon featured a tasty taco salad meal from the “cantina,” followed by dessert, as well as some prizes […]
Staff The top high school curlers in the province will congregate here in just under two years’ time. It was confirmed today that Fort Frances will be the site of the 2018 OFSAA curling championships—marking the first time since 1981 the community has hosted the event. Fort Frances Curling Club […]
Duane Hicks World champion Tina Turner tribute artist Luisa Marshall will be performing at the Fort Frances Legion next Thursday (April 28) as part of her cross-Canada “Hope Beyond Thunderdome” tour. Legion vice-president Warren Anderson said the local branch is excited to host Marshall, who is performing at Legions from […]
