Staff Time marches on for the Muskie boys’ soccer dynasty while the Muskie girls’ title streak had its time run out due partly to an official case of bad timing. The boys’ squad jumped out to a 3-0 lead by halftime en route to a 4-0 win over the Dryden […]
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The Canadian Press MONTREAL–An injured dog found buried alive on Montreal’s South Shore appears to be in stable condition as police and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigate what happened to the animal. The Monteregie SPCA said in a Facebook post that the dog, a Boxer […]
Kiera Kowalski Work has begun at the future site of the Rainy Lake Square on the 200 block of Scott Street. RML Contracting of Thunder Bay has been prepping the site in preparation for work to begin in earnest next week, which is scheduled to be completed by mid-August. The […]
From the OPP Members of the Kenora OPP, with the assistance of Scenes of Crime Officers, are investigating a number of break-and-enters that were reported over the weekend. On Sunday, police received a report that sometime over the winter months, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a number of seasonal residences […]
Nicholas Donaldson Erica Lemelin (Crossroads) captured first place for “The Hill” at the annual Rainy River District speech contest held last night at the Robert Moore School gym. Maya Davis (Robert Moore) took second with “The ‘R’ Word” while Steven Dueck (Donald Young School) claimed third place with his speech, […]
The Canadian PressLauren Krugel CALGARY–Alberta’s child and youth advocate says the suicide of a 15-year-old indigenous boy reinforces how crucial it is that the voices of children in provincial care be heard. A report by Del Graff published yesterday recounts the short and troubled life of the boy, called Levi […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson TORONTO–Temperatures this summer are expected to feel like “whiplash,” and may swing between hot and cool over the course of the season, a top meteorologist says. The Weather Network released its summer forecast on Tuesday and chief meteorologist Chris Scott said it may feel like being […]
Staff It had to rank up there with two of the best days in the history of the Muskie track-and-field program. The Fort High contingent won 13 medals, while finishing sixth out of 15 schools with a total of 191 points, at the NWOSSAA championships that wrapped up yesterday in […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontarians will be paying a net $21 billion over the next three decades to get short-term savings under the Liberal government’s hydro plan, which is designed to make the province’s bottom line look better, two watchdogs said yesterday. Both the financial accountability officer and the auditor […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Firefighters spent the night battling a large and stubborn six-alarm blaze at a recycling facility near the city’s waterfront. Fire Chief Matthew Pegg said the blaze began just before 1 a.m. on Cherry Street and “escalated through the alarm levels very quickly.” There were no reported injuries […]
The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas MILWAUKEE–Ryan Goins left a strong impression in what might be his last game as the Toronto Blue Jays’ regular shortstop. A grand slam could help Goins continue to get playing time once the injured Troy Tulowitzki returns to the lineup. Goins’ sixth-inning grand slam was […]
The Associated Press BALTIMORE–After becoming the first team this season to win a series at Camden Yards, the Minnesota Twins wanted more. Beating the Baltimore Orioles twice in a row simply wasn’t good enough for these upstart Twins, who entered yesterday’s series finale determined to complete a sweep. That’s precisely […]
