The Canadian PressLinda Givetash TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C.–A piece of dinosaur skull unearthed in northeastern British Columbia earlier this month is the first of its kind discovered in the province, an expert says. The fossilized tyrannosaur skull was found near Tumbler Ridge, in an area that has produced hundreds of dinosaur […]
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Nicholas Donaldson The light rain Saturday afternoon wasn’t ideal for an outdoor event but it didn’t stop dancers at the annual Rainy River First Nations’ pow-wow. The gathering began with opening ceremonies and a royalty pageant on Friday and ran until Sunday, June 18 at the Manitou Rapids pow-wow grounds […]
The Canadian PressJoanna Smith OTTAWA–The Liberal government has unveiled its strategy on gender-based violence, proposing to spend the bulk of the cash allotted to create a centre of excellence within Status of Women Canada to both study and try to solve the problem. Status of Women minister Maryam Monsef said […]
The Associated Press BROOKLYN, Mich.–Three times, Kyle Larson needed to outrace the rest of the contenders on late restarts. That’s a task he’s proven he can handle at Michigan International Speedway. Larson took control on a restart with five laps to go, and held off Chase Elliott yesterday for his […]
Joey Payeur Ian Tookenay was swinging for the fences in an effort to get the Sight & Sound Wolves back on even ground against the host Barwick Blue Knights in Rainy River District Fastball League action yesterday evening. But Tookenay’s hard one-hopper to pitcher JJ Landry was the final out […]
The Associated PressRussell Contreras ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.–Typewriter enthusiasts gather at an Albuquerque restaurant to experiment with vintage Smith Coronas. Fans in Boston kneel in a city square and type stories about their lives during a pro-immigration demonstration. A documentary on typewriters featuring Tom Hanks and musician John Mayer is set for […]
Joey Payeur Kali McCormick of the Crossroads Tornadoes wasn’t about to give a free shooting lane to her J.W. Walker Wildcats #3 opponent during the Rainy River District Athletic Association’s Grade 2/3 soccer showcase yesterday at the St. Francis Sports Field here. Teams from Robert Moore and St. Michael’s also […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–One of the navy’s four submarines was hit by another naval vessel yesterday while docked at CFB Esquimalt in British Columbia. A naval spokesman said HMCS Chicoutimi was docked in the harbour when an Orca-class training vessel that was moving at low speed bumped up against the […]
Duane Hicks Britainee Kellar, left, and her son, Connor, enjoyed strawberry shortcake and a nice chat with her grandmother–and Connor’s great-grandmother–Betty Batiuk, during the annual “Strawberry Social” yesterday afternoon at La Verendrye Hospital. Hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, the popular fundraiser also included baking, books, plants, and a […]
The Canadian PressJessica Smith Cross TORONTO–Ontario’s doctors, who have been without a physician services agreement for three years, are set to vote this weekend on a tentative deal that would send contract disputes with the government to binding arbitration. Seven other provinces and the Northwest Territories set physician compensation through […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS–After going deep twice in a game for the first time in his big-league career, Chris Gimenez still has more mop-up relief appearances this season than home runs. Wait, maybe the Minnesota Twins have this whole thing backward with their back-up catcher. “Hopefully I’m one of […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–Residents of four Manitoba First Nations displaced by flooding in 2011 have settled a class-action lawsuit with the province and federal government. Flooding six years ago forced out several thousand residents from Lake St. Martin, Dauphin River, Little Saskatchewan, and Pinaymootang First Nations–some hpf whom have not […]
