The Associated Press OSLO–The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded today to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, a group of mostly young activists pushing for a global treaty to ban the cataclysmic bombs. The award of the $1.1-million prize comes amid heightened tensions over both North Korea’s aggressive development […]
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The Canadian PressBob Weber Inuit leaders and hunters are angry over European plans to launch a satellite that would drop a rocket stage likely to contain highly-toxic fuel in some of the most ecologically-sensitive waters of the Canadian Arctic. “The fact space agencies are willing to use the Pikialasorsuaq/North Water […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Crown-Indigenous Relations minister Carolyn Bennett held back tears as she announced an agreement in principle with survivors of the ’60s Scoop. The agreement provides up to $750 million in compensation for individuals classified as status Indians and Inuit. It also includes an investment of up to $50 […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Matt Nichols has seen a lot unexpected things happen in the final stretch of a CFL season. What the Blue Bombers’ quarterback doesn’t want to occur tonight is his 10-3 Bombers losing to the 3-10 Hamilton Tiger-Cats. “I’ve been around this league long enough that when […]
Duane Hicks Merna Major, left, spoke with Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, earlier this morning at one of the information booths set up at the Fort Frances Seniors’ Centre (Sister Kennedy Centre). The event also included several presentations on topics such as […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY–An antlered midnight-rambler is a bit of a social media star after casually walking through a Calgary light-rail transit station. Calgary Transit said a moose showed up on its closed-circuit television cameras early this morning as it ambled along a pedestrian overpass near the tracks. The transit […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Just days after it was unveiled, the space for the dedication plaque at the National Holocaust Monument is empty–marked only by bolt holes. The plaque’s now in for a rewrite after failing to mention Jews or the Jewish people, the prime targets of the Second World War […]
Duane Hicks “Pop Vegas” thrilled the crowd, including many dancing youngsters, with a high-energy performance yesterday evening to wrap up the “Rainy Lake 150” concert series on the 200 block of Scott Street. The band performed top 40 hits from the past 30-plus years, covering artists ranging from Michael Jackson […]
The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government yesterday introduced legislation to allow politicians to jump from one party to another–a move that should end stalling tactics by ousted former Tory Steven Fletcher. Justice minister Heather Stefanson introduced a bill that would lift a ban on so called floor-crossing–where politicians […]
The Fort Frances Lakers will host the Minnesota Iron Rangers in SIJHL action today (Oct. 6) at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for kids 12 and under. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will hold its […]
The Associated PressKristie Rieken HOUSTON–Jose Altuve had just arrived in the Astros’ dugout after launching his third home run of the game when George Springer grabbed his right biceps and examined it, as if searching for an explanation for his teammate’s extraordinary pop. “He makes sure he stays on top […]
The Associated PressJohn Wawrow BUFFALO, N.Y.–Canadiens’ goalie Carey Price looked his familiar formidable self. And newcomer Jonathan Drouin delivered on offence in leading Montreal to a season-opening 3-2 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres last night. Price stopped 43 shots through overtime and denied all three of Buffalo’s shootout attempts […]
