Staff If the Muskie senior boys’ volleyball team hopes to claim NorWOSSA gold this coming Tuesday in Kenora, they’ll have to win the semi-final match first. The Kenora Broncos secured first place–and the bye to the final–after beating the Dryden Eagles 3-1 yesterday in the regular-season finale for both squads. […]
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The Associated Press WASHINGTON–The ozone hole over Antarctica shrank to its smallest peak since 1988, NASA said yesterday. The huge hole in Earth’s protective ozone layer reached its maximum this year in September, and this year NASA said it was 7.6 million square miles wide. The hole size shrinks after […]
Duane Hicks Dressed in the spirit of Oktoberfest, Debbie Collett admired some of the vintage clothing on display during the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum’s “Novemberfest” fall fundraiser gala last night. The successful event, which also featured food, drink, live music, and a live auction, drew a full house […]
“Tour de Fort” presents Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar today (Nov. 3) at 7:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre (doors open at 7 p.m.) Open to passport-holders only although watch its Facebook page or website (www.tourdefort.com) regarding potential ticket availability the day of the show. The Fort Frances Lakers will […]
The Associated PressTodd Richmond MADISON, Wis.–Residents of any age–even toddlers–can legally hunt in Wisconsin under a bill the Assembly passed that eliminates the state’s minimum hunting age. Currently, a resident must be at least 12 years old to purchase a hunting licence or hunt with a gun unless they’re participating […]
The Canadian Press This is the weekend most Canadians will gain an hour of sleep as they switch from daylight saving time to standard time. In most parts of the country, clocks should be turned back one hour by 2 a.m. on Sunday. The time change doesn’t apply to Saskatchewan, […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Mark Scheifele couldn’t have timed his second career hat trick any better. Scheifele’s parents were in the stands at Bell MTS Place to watch his three goals help propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 win over the Dallas Stars last night. “Definitely a long time,” […]
Press Release The Treaty #3 Police Service is reminding all parents to inspect their children’s Hallowe’en candy as it investigates a report that a needle was found in an individually-packaged Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup collected by a child while trick-or-treating in Grassy Narrows F.N. on Tuesday. The exact location of […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer CALGARY–Andrew Buckley’s first CFL start will feel like old times. The quarterback marshalled the University of Calgary Dinos offence in cold and snowy conditions at McMahon Stadium during his decorated college career. The 24-year-old Calgarian will be behind centre for the Calgary Stampeders tonight when they […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Sweeping changes to Ontario’s policing laws were introduced yesterday, including strengthening oversight, making it possible to suspend officers without pay, and redefining police duties. The new rules, contained in a massive piece of legislation years in the making, would include the first update to the province’s […]
The seasons changed literally overnight last week across Sunset Country when we got hit with a strong winter storm, which knocked out power for several days in some areas. Heavy snow, combined with strong winds, knocked down thousands of trees–wreaking havoc on power lines, roads, and property. For me, this […]
The Associated PressPat Graham DENVER–Nikola Jokic received some playful ribbing for his errant, behind-the-back pass on a fast break late in the first half. On this night, that was about all that went wrong for the Denver Nuggets. Canadian Jamal Murray scored 16 of his 24 points in a decisive […]
