The Canadian Press REGINA–An elementary school teacher from Regina has been named one of the top “strongwomen” in North America. Tracey Halladay, 34, placed third in the recent competition to find North America’s Strongest Woman, placing behind two American competitors. By day, she teaches third and fourth graders at McDermid […]
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The Associated PressStephen Hawkins FORT WORTH, Tex.–Jordan Spieth always gets good vibes at Colonial, so his return to Hogan’s Alley as defending champion might be coming at an opportune time. “This is a great spot to kind of start a new momentum train and get off the bogey train I’ve […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The federal government is pouring more money into the bug-addled Phoenix payroll system in hopes of getting closer to solving the ongoing boondoggle–and it’s blaming the previous Conservative government for the extra cost. The Liberals will spend $142 million over two years to hire 200 temporary […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–Two women who endured years of sexual harassment as RCMP employees expressed mixed emotions as a landmark class-action suit against the force yesterday edged toward final court approval. Speaking after a settlement hearing, the women expressed hope their long battle would pave the way for a […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–British Columbia entered a new stage of political uncertainty yesterday as the final vote count from an election held more than two weeks ago confirmed the province’s first minority government in 65 years. But with the balance of power firmly in his grasp, Green leader Andrew […]
Joey Payeur Heather Johnson of the Fort Frances Mud Dogs wasn’t about to let this grounder get by her at first base during her team’s 16-7 win over the Fort Frances Angels yesterday evening in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action at the St. Francis Sports Field.
Joey Payeur Muskie Cole Magill, left, and Connor Nelson, right, were giving a good case of claustrophobia to Aiden Bibeau of the Dryden Eagles during Fort High’s 4-0 shutout of the Eagles in the NorWOSSA boys’ soccer final yesteday in Kenora.
Staff Whether she was standing on the mound or at the plate, Rachelle Yeo gave the Fort Frances Angels a devil of a time all game. Yeo went 3-for-3 with five RBI while tossing six solid innings to spearhead a 16-7 victory for the Fort Frances Mud Dogs in Rainy […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–The Ottawa Senators have had a knack for doing the unexpected this post-season. They’ll need to do it one more time to advance to their first Stanley Cup final in a decade. The Senators take on the defending champion Penguins in Pittsburgh tonight in Game 7 […]
The Associated Press STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo.–A bear with a sweet tooth ripped off the bumper of a car used to deliver doughnuts in Colorado, then tried to claw its way through the trunk to get inside. Moose Watch Cafe owner Kim Robertson said she and her husband discovered the bumper-less […]
Staff A total of 21 residents of Fort Frances and surrounding areas, including Atikokan, Mine Centre, and Emo, will receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award in a ceremony tomorrow night. It will take place at 7 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. The recipients will be recognized for their dedication and […]
The Associated Press BOSTON–It took 10 games and halfway through the third round of the NBA playoffs before the Cleveland Cavaliers finally encountered their first true dose of resistance this post-season. After cruising to a 2-0 Eastern Conference final lead over Boston, the Cavs were humbled at home in a […]
