The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Jason Kenney threw down the gauntlet at Premier Rachel Notley late yesterday after an overwhelming byelection victory to earn a seat in the Alberta legislature. “Tonight sends a clear message that we are united, that we are stronger together, and that […]
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The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–A new report shows child-care costs are rising faster than inflation, straining pocketbooks and raising questions about whether billions in new federal spending will make daycare more affordable for those who want it. Toronto remains the most expensive city for child care, where median daycare costs […]
Nicholas Donaldson Brenden Laur was happy to show off what he had learned this semester during yesterday morning’s co-op display day in the Fort High cafeteria. Laur, who has been doing his co-op placement at ML Caron Electric, built a frame with working outlets and lights to display the wiring […]
Jamie Mountain It was almost a perfect day for the Muskie court teams Tuesday against the visiting Dryden Eagles. Michael Vanderaa had 14 points as the junior boys’ basketball team routed the Eagles 71-26 to improve to 1-1 in NorWOSSA play. Meanwhile, the senior boys dropped to 1-1 on the […]
Jamie Mountain It was double trouble for the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints on Tuesday as both Muskie hockey teams went to Kenora and skated away with victories. The girls’ squad squared off in an afternoon affair, with the Muskies eking out a 3-2 win to improve to 6-0-1 on the […]
Due to a miscommunication among staff, an incorrect cutline caption appeared on page A3 of Wednesday’s Times. The caption should have read, “Sombre vigil,” not “Sombre Individual.” The Times regrets any confusion or disappointment this error may have caused.
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Nearly 25,700 full-time Ontario college students received tuition refunds after a five-week strike derailed their semester. Ontario’s Ministry of Advanced Education confirmed Tuesday that 10.3 percent of Ontario’s roughly 250,000 full-time college students asked for–and received–their money back after the strike. Minister Deb Matthews said the […]
Submitted Just in time for the holidays, Borderland Pride’s “Metal Petals” fundraiser has expanded to include poinsettias handmade by Cindy Judson with recycled metal from Cloverleaf Grocery in Emo. The poinsettias cost $35 (Cdn.) which are available at Betty’s along with a selection of other models. Sales of these items […]
The Canadian Press PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.–A foster mother to five children in Prince Albert, Sask. says her heart sank when a “grinch” stole her van that was carrying Christmas presents for her kids and an anniversary gift for her husband. Melanie Brown, who is 41, has children who range in […]
Jamie Mountain Tuesday night featured a battle of old versus young, as well as a pair of undefeated juggernauts facing off in Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League action. The first game of the evening had the Revco Renegades taking on the Muskie senior boys’ team. In the end, it was […]
The Canadian Press FOND DU LAC, Sask.–Investigators will begin combing through the wreckage of a passenger plane to find clues as to why it crashed soon after taking off in northern Saskatchewan. Officials with the Transportation Safety Board were due to arrive in the remote community of Fond du Lac […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–An official in Justin Trudeau’s office is being investigated over unspecified allegations, both the Prime Minister’s Office and the official confirmed late yesterday. The Prime Minister’s Office has not identified the official or the nature of the allegations, but several media outlets have reported the accusations involved […]
