Duane Hicks A group set out on a 5K walk along the waterfront here Saturday as part of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts’ annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” The event, which started and ended at the Sorting Gap Marina, brought in an impressive $10,060. A second group set out […]
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The Canadian Press AKULIVIK, Que.–A woman who saw police fatally shoot a man suspected of killing three people in this northern Quebec village says she hasn’t been able to sleep since Saturday’s incident. Meeko Aliqu said she ran outside of her home after her 17-year-old son told her there had […]
The Associated PressTim Booth SEATTLE–Over three days that felt more like home games, the Toronto Blue Jays got depth from its starting pitching and, of course, another handful of home runs to find themselves back on the cusp of finally reaching the break-even mark. Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is asking for assistance from the public. On Saturday around 8:30 a.m., officers were advised of an attempted robbery of a male on the 400 block of Scott Street. The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. The suspect is […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–A federal New Democrat has lost his bid to force his way into the race to replace Tom Mulcair as party leader, but the wider ramifications might be the judge’s ruling that the inner workings of Canada’s political parties are not immune to court scrutiny. In […]
The Associated PressTeresa M. Walker NASHVILLE–Sidney Crosby is bringing the Stanley Cup back home to Pittsburgh for a second-straight year. He’s bringing another MVP trophy, too. Patric Hornqvist scored with 1:35 left, and Matt Murray made 27 saves for his second-straight shutout, as the Penguins became the first team in […]
The Associated Press LONG POND, Pa.–Ryan Blaney was stationed in “Victory Lane” with a headset on as a guest pit reporter just the day before at Pocono Raceway. But to get there again, on his own in the No. 21 Ford, he’d have to zip past a pair of hardened […]
The Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn.–The first few shots of Daniel Berger’s final round didn’t give much clue that his second-straight victory at the St. Jude Classic was only a few hours away. He hit his drive on No. 1 into the rough, sent his next shot into the rough far […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario is offering public servants a four-year contract extension with 7.5-percent raises, which would avoid possibly contentious bargaining before the next provincial election. The roughly 35,500 public-sector workers and correctional staff represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union are set to vote on ratification June 20-22. […]
of the RRFDC Todd Wood was among the Fort Frances Power Corp. crew members who donated their time and expertise to hang flower baskets along King’s Highway last week as part of the annual “Project Petunia” initiative. A total of 50 hanging baskets featuring red-and-white petunias have been put up […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–New Democrats are proposing a change to parliamentary rules aimed at ensuring only non-partisan individuals become the independent watchdogs who oversee crucial activities such as government spending, ethics, lobbying, and federal elections. The NDP will use an opposition day tomorrow to move push for a multi-party committee […]
Duane Hicks Jim Hudson, left, chatted with Sight & Sound owner Derek Jackson during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Business After Hours” event yesterday evening at the newly-renovated Scott Street business. The Tbaytel mobility dealer has received a makeover both inside and out in preparation for the launch of […]
