The Associated PressStephen Whyno LANDOVER, Md.–Members of the Minnesota Vikings’ offence leapfrogged over each other, then did the same to the Washington Redskins. Case Keenum threw touchdowns to four different receivers to build a big lead as the NFC North-leading Vikings won their fifth in a row by beating the […]
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The Associated Press BOSTON–Al Horford turned back the clock in his return from a two-game absence with a concussion. Horford scored 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting to help the Boston Celtics hang on to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-94 yesterday afternoon for their 12th-straight victory. “He’s playing young again,” teammate […]
The Canadian PressRob Drinkwater EDMONTON–The Canadian government says it lacked the scientific evidence to determine if oilsands tailings ponds were leaking into waterways and hurting fish. But the government adds it continues to work on methods to determine if chemicals associated with bitumen in groundwater are natural, or the result […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The Ontario government has ordered the province’s colleges to create a fund to help students who may be experiencing financial hardship because of a faculty strike that has cancelled classes for a month. Advanced Education minister Deb Matthews said she has heard from students who are worried […]
The Canadian PressJoanna Smith OTTAWA–As Liberal MPs spend this week in their ridings, they are tasked with reminding Canadians what they have done since the last election as they start boosting their efforts to convince voters they deserve to stay. The co-ordinated blitz will involve visits to local businesses and […]
Duane Hicks Cde. Warren Anderson, left, first vice-president of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29, and Gary Lockhart walked toward the cenotaph to place a wreath during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony late Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Cemetery. Despite snow on the ground and chilly weather, the ceremony […]
Jamie Mountain It’s been some tough sledding lately for the Fort Frances Lakers but things got a little brighter on Friday night. Forward Jack Bernie had a big night as the Lakers downed the Minnesota Iron Rangers 5-3 at the Ice For Kids Arena to snap a five-game losing streak. […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–C.J. Gable wants to let his actions show the Edmonton Eskimos how thankful he is that they traded for him last month. The running back accomplished that yesterday when he had 16 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns as the Eskimos beat the Winnipeg Blue […]
Staff The former Acklands-Grainger building on Sixth Street West is being guarded by a private security firm after a fire there Saturday morning. The cause of the blaze has not been released but it’s clearly apparent the damage is extensive. The building had been under renovation. It was being converted […]
The Canadian Press TABER, Alta.–Alberta wildlife officials are investigating the discovery of close to 100 dead geese apparently dumped on a family’s farm. Twyla Valgardson said her husband, Wayne, was driving through their property near Taber on Wednesday when he noticed some dead birds scattered in the snow. She added […]
The Canadian PressJohn Cotter If a group of First Nations get their wish, Calgary will be renamed Wichispa Oyade–Stoney Nakoda terms that roughly translate to mean elbow town. The Stoney Nakoda have applied to have a long list of well-known places across southern Alberta changed to reflect traditional names given […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–A Montreal shopping mall has been criticized for its decision to trot out Santa Claus about an hour before ceremonies are held on Remembrance Day to honour Canada’s war dead. St. Nick will be at Place Versailles tomorrow morning–a move described by some social media users as […]
