The Associated PressJanie McCauley OAKLAND, Calif.–Kevin Durant is growing a little tired of questions about his ability to play defence. “Underrated?” Durant responded when recently asked about the perception of his ‘D.’ “My coaches don’t feel like that.” Neither does he, and KD’s menacing 6’9″ presence from the paint to […]
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From the OPP Police have identified a man who drowned last week at Sparkling Lake in the Upsala area. Last Tuesday, two males were camping and fishing on Breeze Point Island when they noticed their boat floating away. Daniel Hesselberg, 57, from Onalaska, Wis., tried to retrieve the boat but […]
Joey Payeur There were spills and thrills aplenty as the United Native Friendship Centre continued its youth lacrosse program last night at the ’52 Canadians Arena with Game 1 of the best-of-three series between White Lightning and Banana Splits in the age nine-11 category. Another best-of-three series involving the two […]
Kiera Kowalski Taryn and Kade Oster helped their dad, Brad, hoe a plot of dirt at the Kids’ Garden Club yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Community Garden in the north end. After preparing the plot, the family divided the section into rows and planted seeds.
The Canadian PressLaura Kane WHITEHORSE–Relatives who poured out heart-wrenching stories of their missing or murdered loved ones in Yukon say the national inquiry must keep listening and adapting as it moves on to other communities. The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls heard its first public […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River District School Board will hold its last regular meeting of the 2016-17 school year tonight at 7 p.m. in the Education Centre here. Trustees will vote to approve the Strategic Plans Goals for 2017-22, a required plan that is reviewed annually and provides direction to […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario is planning to revamp its ambulance system to redirect some patients with less pressing needs to places other than emergency rooms. The government yesterday anounced its new system would start rolling out in March, 2018 and would better priorize calls based on patient need. It said […]
The Associated PressTeresa M. Walker NASHVILLE–Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup final debut for the ages. For now, he insists he’s happy enough just to sit on the floor as long as he plays. An undrafted […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The union representing workers at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario has taken another step toward a potential strike. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says it has requested a no board report from the Ministry of Labour. Once the ministry issues such a report, a union […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario is planning to revamp its ambulance system to redirect some patients with less pressing needs to places other than emergency rooms. The government yesterday anounced its new system would start rolling out in March, 2018 and would better priorize calls based on patient need. It said […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The Liberal government is changing sexual assault law to make it clear that an unconscious person cannot consent to sexual activity, part of an effort to bring legislation up to speed with the courts–and the times. Justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould also wants to expand rape shield provisions […]
Duane Hicks Rainycrest resident Calvin Jourdain and Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, planted “Seeds of Hope” in the courtyard garden of the Special Care Unit there Friday afternoon. The “Forget Me Nots” they planted will bloom there perennially, not only beautifying the […]
