The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increased public pressure from indigenous women and a feminist alliance to accept a Senate amendment of legislation on sex-based discrimination under the Indian Act. Advocates have joined forces with two aboriginal senators–Lillian Dyck and Sandra Lovelace-Nicholas–in an awareness campaign that […]
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The Associated PressBeth Harris LOS ANGELES–The Dodgers were baseball’s best team during the regular season, piling up 104 wins, blasting 53 homers in June, and finishing up a 43-7 run in August. Now, they’re one loss away from being eliminated in their first World Series appearance since 1988. Riding high […]
The Associated PressDave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo.–The Kansas City Chiefs proved last night they can play a little defence, too. The same group that struggled to contain the Steelers and Raiders in back-to-back losses shut down Denver, picking off Trevor Siemian three times, picking up two fumbles, and taking one […]
Nicholas Donaldson Students at Robert Moore School, like many youths across the district, showed off their creative side by dressing up in costumes this morning ranging from scary to silly in honour of Hallowe’en. “Haunted” library tours, a pumpkin-carving contest, a costume contest, and dance-off also were held at the […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–An Ontario provincial legislator says he will introduce a so-called “zombie bill” that would target distracted walking. Liberal Yvan Baker says the bill–called the Phones Down, Heads Up Act–would impose fines for anyone caught using their cellphone or any electronic device while crossing the street. Baker said […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–Blake Wheeler was more impressed with his team picking up a victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions than his individual performance. Wheeler had a first-period hat trick, and added an assist in the third, as Winnipeg dumped the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-1 yesterday. “It’s all about getting […]
The Associated PressBen Walker HOUSTON–When the winning run finally came sliding across home plate on Alex Bregman’s single, more than five unforgettable hours after the first pitch, a frantic Carlos Correa sprinted toward his Houston Astros’ teammates in the middle of the diamond. Arm in the air, pure elation all […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–Alberta’s newly-annointed conservative leader is wasting little time in pursuing his desire to go head-to-head with NDP Premier Rachel Notley. Less than 24 hours after winning 61 percent of the vote in the fledgling United Conservative Party leadership, former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney already has […]
Staff Muskie centre Jill Calder (#19) won the face-off cleanly as the black-and-gold rolled to an 8-0 shutout of the Kenora Broncos on Saturday afternoon as part of the annual Scott Clendenning Memorial Showcase at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Muskies opened with a 2-0 loss to the Thunder […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers suffered a weekend sweep at the hands of the host Thief River Falls Norskies. A Boe Bjorge power-play goal with just over 1:30 left in regulation time saw the Norskies nab a 3-2 win Saturday night at the Ralph Engelstad Arena for their 12th-straight victory […]
Duane Hicks Andrea Avis showed off the mountain of candy and other treat donations all ready to be given out during tomorrow’s “Trunk or Treat” event at the Fort Frances Public Library parking lot. From 5-7 p.m., trick-or-treaters are urged to drop by and visit the 26 vehicles that have […]
Staff Get your costumes ready, dress warm, and bring your appetite for treats! The fourth-annual “Trunk or Treat” is set to go tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. at the parking lot of the Fort Frances Public Library. Youngsters are urged to drop by and get treats from participants who will have […]
