The Canadian Press MONTREAL–Several Montreal billboards promoting an app that lists local pot providers appear to have been taken down after complaints by at least one citizen. Ben Anson said the company hosting ads for Weedmaps agreed to remove the billboards last week. Anson previously complained to Health Canada and […]
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“Holly Daze” festivities in Emo go today and tomorrow (Dec. 1-2). See page C1 of Wednesday’s Times for a complete schedule of events. The Muskie girls’ hockey team will host the International Falls Broncos in exhibition action today (Dec. 1) at 7:30 p.m. at the ’52 Canadians Arena. Admission is […]
Staff Penny Flatt and Doug Cuthbertson of Northwoods Gallery & Gifts drew this month’s lucky winner for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw this morning at International Travel Services. Bruce Lidkea will be heading to London, England–a trip valued at $4,900. Next month’s trip is to […]
From the OPP In the early-morning hours of yesterday, several police units executed a search warrant at a Fort Frances residence. A quantity of crystal meth (methamphetamine), along with cash, ammunition, and a firearm, were seized. Two males aged 39 and 29, along with four females aged 37, 29, 27, […]
Duane Hicks Kristine Carpenter, left, and Shirley Morrish couldn’t wait to open their copies of “Rainy River Valley Beginnings,” the new book by local historian Merv Ahrens featuring the pioneer photography of William Hampden Tener, during a launch yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Museum attended by more than 50 […]
The Canadian PressMelanie Marquis OTTAWA–Gun-control activists yesterday implored Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to not let the pro-gun lobby slow down his government’s efforts to introduce firearm legislation. Serge St-Arneault, who lost his sister during the Ecole polytechnique massacre in 1989, asked Trudeau to keep his party’s campaign promise. “I know […]
Jamie Mountain It appears the Fort Frances Lakers aren’t content with where they currently sit in the SIJHL standings. The team announced early today it has made a pair of transactions. Coming to the Lakers is 19-year-old forward Adam Withers from the Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL) in exchange for forward Jeff […]
The Canadian PressLaura Kane ABBOTSFORD, B.C.–Two decades after 14-year-old Reena Virk was savagely beaten and drowned near a bridge in the Victoria area, her killer has been granted conditional approval for day parole. Kelly Ellard, 35, wiped away tears yesterday as a two-member panel granted her day parole for six […]
Staff Safeway manager Kevin Langford drew the fourth early-bird winner in the Fort Frances Lions Club’s food draw yesterday at Safeway as club treasurer Paul Patterson looked on. Lisa Armit won a $100 food gift card from Safeway. The final early-bird draw will be held Dec. 13, followed by the […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–Environment Canada is investigating allegations that fish plants in British Columbia are spewing virus-laden bloody water from processed, farmed salmon into the water off the coast of Vancouver Island. As well, Fisheries minister Dominic Leblanc says he’s open to making additional changes to the Fisheries Act […]
The Associated Press GOLD COAST, Australia–Sergio Garcia withstood two rain delays and his earliest career starting time for a five-under 67 and was a stroke behind the leaders at the Australian PGA Championship. Adam Bland, who bogeyed his final hole, and fellow Australian Jordan Zunic, who chipped in for eagle […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–While strolling in Montreal years ago, Sheilah Martin was surprised to see a book she had written about principles of Quebec law in the storefront window of a popular shop. Martin, who penned the tome as a law student, wasn’t even aware it had been published. […]
