The Associated PressNick Perry WELLINGTON, New Zealand–Scientists in New Zealand said yesterday they’ve found fossilized bones from an extinct monster penguin that was about the size of an adult human and swam the oceans some 60 million years ago. They said the previously undiscovered species is believed to have stood […]
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The Associated Press RICHMOND, Va.–Police in Virginia say more than 50 television sets have been mysteriously placed on front porches in a neighbourhood outside Richmond. Henrico County police Lt. Matt Pecka said residents found older model televisions outside their front doors Sunday morning. He told the Richmond Times-Dispatch that video […]
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Seine River First Nation in Northwestern Ontario will benefit from new economic opportunities thanks to a Government of Canada investment of more than $1.15 million in support of two local projects. The funding was announced yesterday by Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the […]
The Associated PressDan Elliott GREELEY, Colo.–A drone soared over a blazing hot cornfield in northeastern Colorado on a recent morning, snapping images with an infrared camera to help researchers decide how much water they would give the crops the next day. After a brief, snaking flight above the field, the […]
The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO–The San Francisco school board voted Tuesday to preserve but cover up a public high school mural depicting slavery and the killing of a Native American. After a public outcry, the board voted 4-3 to reverse its June vote to paint over the “Life of Washington” […]
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Since becoming aware of an agreement that prevents the idle mill here from being restarted, local MPP Greg Rickford said he will fight for a positive outcome for the town, in a statement released yesterday morning. “Our government is committed to making the forestry sector in Ontario open for business […]
Sam Odrowski Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak, right, joined elected officials from Alberton and Fort Frances yesterday afternoon at Kehl bridge to announce over $330,000 in federal funding to replace the Kehl bridge deck with a twin culvert bridge. The funding will also assist in resurfacing two kilometres of […]
Marc Stuempfle In a highly contested battle, Cameron Lidkea of CJ Contracting, left, tried to recover on defence and regain possession as he chased down Lucas Koomans of Centra Pipelines. The tight defensive play paid off for CJ Contracting as the men went on to earn their second straight Borderland […]
Ken Kellar Matt Veldhuisen, left, and Eric Veldhuisen of Velhuisen Construction, RRDSSAB board chair Debbie Ewald, RRDSSAB CAO Dan McCormick, Buddy Loyie, Smokey Bruyere, UNFC executive director Sheila McMahon and UNFC president Mike Jones officially broke ground on the new indigenous-led child care centre being built across from the St. […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will see an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Expect a high of 24 (75) and a low of 12 (54). Friday will be partly sunny. Expect a high of 26 (79) and a low of 14 (57). […]
Submitted Sisters Zaila and Phoenix Rose generously donated four backpacks last month, joining the many individuals and businesses on board with this year’s “Backpacks for Kids” campaign. Organizers are aiming to get at least 250 backpacks full of school supplies this year.
Sam Odrowski A group of women joined together at the Rainy Lake Square for a “latch mob” following their march from the Fort Frances Public Library on Thursday in an effort to advocate for public breastfeeding during “World Breastfeeding Week.” The group hopes to build confidence in mothers and help […]
