Joey Payeur Hanna LeDrew, left, and the rest of the Muskie girls’ hockey team finished off the Sioux Lookout Warriors in the NorWOSSA semi-final last night with a 4-1 victory in Game 2 there.
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The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–It was one of the most awkward moments in the history of the Oscars, of television, in entertainment–heck, maybe in American history. And somehow Warren Beatty, Hollywood’s ultimate smooth leading man, was at the centre of it. The producers of “La La Land” were nearly done […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Canada’s immigration minister says he’s not yet convinced a recent increase in the number of asylum-seekers crossing the border illegally from the United States constitutes a growing trend. That’s despite concerns raised by Manitoba that the situation may be getting out of hand. In the days and […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–New research suggests that providing universal coverage for more than 100 prescription medications could save Canadians as much as $3 billion per year. A paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal today says providing all Canadians access to 117 essential medications would cover gaps that […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer ST. CATHARINES, Ont.–Already at the top of their game, Rachel Homan says her curling team was pushed to a new level to win this year’s Canadian women’s curling championship. Ontario’s 8-6 win in an extra end over Manitoba’s Michelle Englot in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts […]
The Canadian Press Schools across Canada are grappling with the uncertainty of U.S. travel restrictions and how that affects upcoming student trips across the border. A travel ban instituted by President Donald Trump on citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries and Syrian refugees may be on hold as it works its […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–Two games since they re-jigged their roster, the Toronto Raptors are marching back up the Eastern Conference standings–despite the absence of all-star guard Kyle Lowry. DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points, and newcomer Serge Ibaka had 18 points and 10 rebounds, as the Raptors beat the Portland […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.–Rickie Fowler didn’t care about pretty. He cared about winning. Staked to a four-shot lead, Fowler hit one putt into a sprinkler hole and a tee shot into the water. But when his lead was cut to one shot, Fowler answered with two […]
Staff It was a long journey but a productive one. The three-time defending NorWOSSA champion Muskie girls’ hockey team finished off the host Sioux Lookout Warriors 4-1 last night to sweep their best-of-three semi-final 2-0. Fort High, which won the opener 5-1 here Thursday night, now awaits the outcome of […]
Joey Payeur For the second time in eight days, the volleyball court in the big gym at Fort High was the scene of jubilation. The Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team earned their second trip to OFSAA in the past three seasons by sweeping the Thunder Bay champion Westgate Tigers 2-0 […]
Duane Hicks Susan Flemming, left, and Dwayne Hunking were among the 125 people who celebrated Mardi Gras on Saturday night at the Copper River Inn. The dinner was a fundraiser for the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau, bringing in just over $2,000 to help repair the roof of the old CN […]
The Associated PressJenna Fryer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.–Kurt Busch had a monster start to the season with a last-lap pass to win the crash-filled Daytona 500. Busch is sponsored by Monster Energy, which kicked off its first season as the title sponsor for NASCAR’s top series yesterday with the season-opener. It […]
