Staff Poor road conditions have put both the Fort Frances Lakers and Muskie boys’ hockey team on ice. The Lakers were scheduled to play the English River Miners tonight in Red Lake, with a make-up game still to be determined. The Lakers (6-14-1-1) are next in action this Friday when […]
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The Canadian PressDarren Haynes CALGARY–Brian Elliott’s return to Scotiabank Saddledome went much better than when he last played there during the playoffs. Elliott made 43 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a 10-game losing skid with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames last night. The goalie lasted just 5:38 […]
Jamie Mountain The Thief River Falls Norskies showed Friday night just why they are the best team in the SIJHL. Parker Simonson and Boe Bjore each netted a pair of goals as the Norskies skated to a 7-3 win over the Fort Frances Lakers at the Ice For Kids Arena. […]
The Canadian Press An Ontario software developer has become the first Canadian to successfully swim across the Strait of Magellan. Madhu Nagaraja said he completed the swim across the treacherous open-water stretch on the tip of South America on Nov. 29. The 47-year-old from Oakville, Ont. becomes the 23rd person […]
Nicholas Donaldson Representatives from the numerous organizations involved gathered outside the Mino Ayaa Ta Win Healing Centre during its grand-opening Friday. Following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, attendees were able to tour the new residential treatment and detox centre located on Mishkiki Miikan Road about 10 minutes east of Fort Frances. Referrals […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–Astrophysicist Dr. Gary Hinshaw wasn’t sure what a satellite would find when it launched in 2001. The data it discovered would lead his NASA team to create what Hinshaw describes as the universe’s baby picture. It also set up the researchers for a prestigious science prize […]
The Canadian PressSalmaan Farooqui TORONTO–A move by the Ontario government to limit the prosecution of HIV-positive people who don’t disclose their status to sexual partners is being called a step in the right direction by some HIV-positive people in the province. But they say there’s much more progress to be […]
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–The Trudeau government is willing to give provinces and territories a bigger share of the revenue from a federal excise tax on cannabis–provided that the extra money is devoted to helping municipalities cope with the impact of legalizing recreational pot. The feds have proposed giving provincial […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Connor Hellebuyck was relieved to finally shut the door on an opponent this season. The Winnipeg Jets’ goalie got his first shutout of the season with a 21-save performance in a 5-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators yesterday but shared the credit with his high-flying teammates. […]
Jamie Mountain The Muskie girls’ hockey team continues to roll this season. Captain Annalise “CC” Hayes scored twice as the Muskies won round one of their annual “Border Battle” against the International Falls Broncos with a 3-1 victory here Friday night. Hayes opened the scoring nearly midway through the first […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA–The Vikings frustrated Matt Ryan, blanketed Julio Jones, and kept the Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone. Minnesota’s eighth straight victory was all about defence. Case Keenum threw a pair of touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score on the first play of the fourth quarter, but […]
Duane Hicks Maddisyn Smith squeezed icing onto her Christmas cookie Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Adults and children alike got tips on how to make attractive holiday cookies thanks to professional baker Kayla Brady.
