The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–The Alberta Crown’s appeal of the acquittal of a couple in the death of their son is to be heard in June. David and Collet Stephan were accused of not seeking medical attention sooner for 19-month-old Ezekiel, who died in 2012. They were found not guilty […]
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The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is hoping to discuss carbon taxes and climate change with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when the federal cabinet holds a retreat in Winnipeg next week. Pallister said he hopes Trudeau can show some flexibility on the carbon tax that Ottawa has imposed […]
THE ASSOCIATE PRESSAnne D’Innocenzio NEW YORK–The nation’s largest retail trade group says holiday sales increased 4.1%, near the top end of its forecast. The National Retail Federation had expected a range of 3.8% to 4.2% for the November and December period. The results offer a dose of optimism for the […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A new report on how police respond to violence against women in Canada’s four northern Inuit regions says researchers have uncovered “systemic racialized policing” there. Interviews with Inuit women and service providers in these regions, known collectively as the Inuit Nunangat, reveal many women encounter so much […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge Canada’s national police force is taking part in the massive effort to identify dozens of Canadians killed in last week’s plane crash in Iran. While no RCMP officers are currently on the ground in Tehran, where the Ukrainian passenger jet was shot down by the Iranian […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association will be holding its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16 at Our Lady of the Way school in Stratton. The agenda will include updates, sales dates for 2020 and bringing members up to speed on the barn construction. Your opinions will be […]
I walk to the mailbox every day. Well, every day Monday to Friday. More often than not, the mailbox is empty and when it isn’t, useless flyers or bills occupy the space. Still I walk with an eager lightness to my step and as I place the key in its […]
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One third of the victims from the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 that was shot down by Iran were Canadian and Coun. Douglas Judson provided his condolences during council’s meeting on Monday. He recognized the families and communities that the approximately 60 Canadian victims have left behind. “I realize how […]
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Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 met on Jan. 8, 2020 with 26 members in attendance. The meeting was brought to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Josie Miller and the minutes of the Dec. 11, 2019 general meeting and the Jan. 6, 2020 executive meeting were read […]
The Associated PressYuras Karmanau KYIV, Ukraine–Ukrainian police said Thursday they have opened an investigation into the possibility that the U.S. ambassador came under illegal surveillance by an unknown party before she was recalled from her post in May. The announcement came two days after Democratic lawmakers in the United States […]
The Canadian Press NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C.–Transit and online shopping might not seem connected but the organization that manages transit across Metro Vancouver believes the two can be wrapped together in a way that keeps parcels safe while enhancing the daily commute. TransLink says smart lockers are coming to three SkyTrain […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Myles ADELAIDE, Australia–Tennis players competing in the Australian Open qualifying tournament finally got some relief yesterday from the tiny, noxious smoke particles that made many feel like their throats were on fire. Since the moment play began at the season’s first Grand Slam on Tuesday morning, players […]
