The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–Three items, including a crucifix, that belonged to North-West Rebellion leader Louis Riel, which have been held by the RCMP for decades, soon will return to Métis possession. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Kevin Brosseau and Manitoba Métis Federation president David Chartrand signed a memorandum of understanding Saturday that […]
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The Canadian Press BALZAC, Alta.–Two semi-trailer truck drivers played a little blacktop rodeo when they used to their big rigs to safely steer a horse off a busy highway north of Calgary. RCMP said they got word around 4 a.m. today from an Edmonton woman who said her horse had […]
The Canadian Press QUEBEC–Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne contradicted the leader of one of Quebec’s opposition parties Friday, saying he misunderstood their private conversation and shouldn’t have publicly revealed its contents on the internet. On Thursday, the leader of the Coalition for Quebec’s Future (CAQ) published a tweet congratulating himself for […]
Duane Hicks Shoppers Drug Mart again is “Growing Women’s Health” this fall. Until Oct. 6, the public can support its annual fundraising campaign for women’s health by making a donation of $1-$50 and put their name on the window. Proceeds will go to the Breast Health Network Program at Riverside […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson ATLANTA–Justin Thomas is the FedEx Cup champion–a surprise to no one who saw him power his way to scoring records, his first major at the PGA Championship, and more PGA Tour victories than anyone this season. Standing next to him at the trophy ceremony was Xander […]
Joey Payeur Jeff Venzon of the Fort Frances Lakers, centre, wasn’t asking permission to set up shop in front of Thief River Falls Norskies’ goalie Brock Lefebvre despite the presence of defenceman Chris Pedersen during the first period of the Lakers’ 5-4 shootout loss here Friday night in their SIJHL […]
The Canadian Press REGINA–Charleston Hughes wanted to remind the Saskatchewan Roughriders who runs the show in the CFL’s West Division. The outspoken Hughes didn’t mince words following his team’s 15-9 victory over the host ‘Riders yesterday. “Not only do we have the most dominant front four in the league, our […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–A Progressive Conservative private member’s bill is seeking to jail or slap large fines on people using pill presses illegally to make counterfeit opioids. The bill from Michael Harris would fine anyone–besides pharmacists–using or possessing such machines up to $200,000 or send them to jail for up […]
The Associated PressJosh Dubow SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Coach Sean McVay walked into the post-game news conference and immediately asked, “Anyone have a beer?” He probably wasn’t the only person who wanted a drink after watching a surprisingly-thrilling Thursday night shootout between his Rams and the San Francisco 49ers that wasn’t decided […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Maurice Leggett and Jackson Jeffcoat aren’t salivating at the thought of going up against a third-string quarterback tonight. The Blue Bombers are hosting an Ottawa Redblacks’ squad that’s expected to be led by pivot Ryan Lindley, who would be making his first CFL start. “He has […]
Staff Not yet, Gillons’. That was the clear statement delivered by defending champion How I Set Your Mother, which took three points off Gillons’ last night in a battle of first-place teams in the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League. With another three-point win against Safe Sets, How I Set Your […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA–Kyle Stanley and Jordan Spieth got off to strong starts in the Tour Championship yesterday with entirely different goals in mind. Stanley ran off four-straight birdies on the front nine, one of them from 40 feet, and then added two more late in his round on a […]
