From the OPP On Saturday, members of the Rainy River District OPP responded to a report of a domestic dispute in Chapple Township. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle in the company of a three-year-old female. Officers then requested an Amber Alert through […]
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The Canadian Press SAINT-JEROME, Que.–Quebec provincial police say they’ve arrested a naked, handcuffed fugitive north of Montreal. Anthony Cliche escaped police custody early yesterday morning and ran away while wearing a pair of pants and handcuffs. Police said they don’t know why he was no longer wearing clothes when he […]
Press Release The Canada Border Services Agency would like to remind travellers to plan ahead for their travel this Victoria Day long weekend. The CBSA is anticipating increased traffic volumes at ports of entry in northern and eastern Ontario. Travellers can beat the border rush by crossing at a non-peak […]
The Canadian PressCarol Schram COLOGNE, Germany–Canada had to overcome a vocal partisan crowd and a fired-up Germany squad to keep its chances of a third-straight world hockey championship title alive. Mark Scheifele and Jeff Skinner scored as Canada survived a scare with a tight 2-1 win over the co-host Germans […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–A Times Square motorist accused of steering his car onto one of the busiest sidewalks in the U.S. and mowing down pedestrians has been charged with murder and 20 counts of attempted murder, police say. The New York Police Department said 26-year-old Richard Rojas, of the […]
Kiera Kowalski Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis and Couns. Ken Perry and John Albanese posed beside the big moose inside the tourism information centre here earlier this morning in celebration of its grand opening for the 2017 season. Other attractions opening in time for the Victoria Day long weekend include […]
Staff The Wolves are howling already. John Desaulniers picked up where he left off at the end of last season–firing a complete game while belting a home run to lead defending champion Sight & Sound to a 14-3 victory over the Couchiching Raiders in Rainy River District Fastball League action […]
From the OPP Today around 7 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP responded to a vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the Township of Coldwell. A westbound vehicle collided with the rear trailer wheels of an eastbound tractor trailer. Emergency services, including the Marathon Fire Department and Superior North Emergency […]
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–Members of Parliament will be burning the midnight oil next month as the Trudeau government rushes to pass a sheaf of bills before the summer break. Government House leader Bardish Chagger served notice yesterday of a motion to extend daily sitting hours for the House of […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA–John Gibbons thought Marcus Stroman might be the perfect choice to stop the Toronto Blue Jays’ skid after three-straight losses to Atlanta. The manager didn’t expect Stroman to provide such a lift with his bat, though. Stroman threw 5 2/3 strong innings, and hit just the second […]
The 47th-annual Manitou Fish Fry, hosted by the Rainy River First Nations’ chief and council, will be held today (May 19) starting at 4 p.m. at the RRFN pow-wow grounds (just north of the Highway 11/71 junction). Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Volunteers are greatly appreciated and donations […]
Press Release Regional Coroner Dr. Michael Wilson will be in the district next week to discuss his role as coroner, as well as the trends he has encountered in alcohol- and drug-related deaths in youth. Dr. Wilson will speak at Atikokan High School on Thursday, May 25 starting at 12:30 […]
