Staff A returning point-producing machine joined a red-hot goalie, an unsung forward trio, and an overtime hero in moving the Fort Frances Lakers to the cusp of the next round of the SIJHL playoffs. The Lakers made themselves right at home in the Ralph Engelstad Arena the past two nights–earning […]
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The Associated PressMark Didtler DUNEDIN, Fla.–Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista says the lower back stiffness that prevented him from playing for the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic last weekend no longer is an issue. Bautista was in the original lineup for yesterday’s spring training game against Detroit. […]
Joey Payeur It wasn’t the preferred path into the quarter-finals but the Muskie girls’ hockey team will take it. The 11th-seeded Muskies lost 6-0 to the top-ranked and two-time defending champion St. Michael Warriors this morning in their final Pool ‘A’ game at the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ championship in Stratford. But […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The federal government plans to spend $7 billion over the next decade to help ease the burden of child care costs–part of a slew of new long-term spending targeting families. The details outlined in yesterday’s federal budget estimated that child-care spending could create 40,000 new, subsidized […]
Staff Lisa Penner and her Northern Ontario rink need to take their rock-throwing skills to the next level immediately. Skip Peggy Taylor’s Kenora-based team, featuring Penner at third, were in a three-way tie for second place in the championship pool entering play today at the 2017 Everest senior women’s curling […]
The Associated PressBeth Harris LOS ANGELES–The eagle has landed on top. The United States routed Puerto Rico 8-0 to win its first World Baseball Classic in four tries last night behind six hitless innings from Marcus Stroman. The Americans planted their eagle statue mascot on the mound in celebration–a blue […]
The Canadian Press BEIJING–Team Canada skip Rachel Homan tuned up for the playoffs in style today by beating Italy and Denmark to remain unbeaten at the world women’s curling championship. Homan and her team of third Emma Miskew, second Joanne Courtney, and lead Lisa Weagle closed out round-robin play with […]
Tonight will see on-and-off rain and drizzle, along with an overnight low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy, with a high of four (39) and low around minus-three (27). A mix of sun and clouds is forecast for Saturday, along with a high again of four (39) […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson AUSTIN, Tex.–Defending champion Jason Day lasted only six holes at the Dell Technologies Match Play until a heavy heart forced an early departure. Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth might not be far behind. The opening round of golf’s most unpredictable tournament took a stunning turn yesterday […]
Staff After winning a mother of a tie-breaker, Hailey Beaudry of Fort Frances and Erin Tomalty from Nestor Falls almost became children of destiny. The two former Muskie curlers, playing skip and lead, respectively, for the Lakehead University Thunderwolves, wound up with the silver medal following a 7-4 loss to […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio ST. CATHARINES, Ont.–An Ontario man accused of killing his seven-year-old stepson and badly injuring a banker with whom he once had professional dealings managed to flee 2,000 km over four days before being arrested, police said yesterday. Niagara Regional Police Chief Jeff McGuire said the nationwide […]
Joey Payeur This pre-game face-off last night at the Ice For Kids Arena signalled the ceremonial start of the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship. Taking part in the proceedings were Immaculata Saints’ captain Jacob Bays, left, Lucille Morrisseau (representing Couchiching First Nation), Coun. Ken Perry (representing Fort Frances), Lori-Ann Shortreed […]
