Honourary Lt.-Col. Woody Linton, left, Kenora Mayor Dan Reynard, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Mayor and honourary Lt.-Col. Norbert Dufresne, Kenora MP Bob Nault and Commanding Officer of the 26th Field Regiment, Lt.-Col. Shawn Fortin posed in front of the new LAV III monument in Sioux Narrows on June 29. About 200 […]
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Jamie Mountain Brian Beachum proudly hoisted up the biggest bass that he and his father, Matthew, had caught as pair of an 8.70-pound Day 2 haul on Saturday at the 19th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament hosted by Lake Despair Lodge. The duo wound up in 31st spot with a […]
The Associated PressAndrew Soergel CHICAGO–Nearly one-quarter of Americans say they never plan to retire, according to a poll that suggests a disconnection between individuals’ retirement plans and the realities of aging in the workforce. Experts say illness, injury, layoffs and caregiving responsibilities often force older workers to leave their jobs […]
The Canadian Press SASKATOON–Canada’s 13 provincial and territorial leaders are in Saskatchewan this week, but for the first time in years, the annual gathering won’t have women at the table. “Symbolically, it’s very significant that there is no woman premier,” said Sylvia Bashevkin, a political science professor at the University […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson Toronto’s top doctor is sounding the alarm on the province’s loosened booze rules, saying the regulations that make it easier to purchase and consume alcohol don’t take health repercussions into account. A slew of recent measures from the Progressive Conservatives–including allowing alcohol to be served starting […]
From the MNRF
There were three new forest fires confirmed yesterday evening in the region. Fort Frances fire #12 is not under control at 0.1 hectares in size and is located near Price Lake, approximately 44 kilometres west of Atikokan. Kenora fire #45 is not under control at 0.5 ha. and is located […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Indigenous children face the highest rates of poverty in the country, with almost one in every two living in households with low incomes, says a new study that shows little improvement in the situation over the last decade. The study published by the Upstream Institute, written by […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario wants to give midwives across the province the ability to prescribe a wider variety medications, a move those in the profession say could help improve patient care. Health Minister Christine Elliott said yesterday that consultations are underway to expand midwives’ scope of practice with the […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell BLAINE, Minn.–Matthew Wolff made a 26-foot putt from the fringe for an eagle on the final hole to win the 3M Open at 21 under par on Sunday, beating Collin Morikawa and Bryson DeChambeau by one stroke in a tense finish to the first-time PGA Tour […]
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Town council approved a proposal at last night’s meeting that will enhance court security and provide cost certainty to the town. The proposal provides the OPP with direction to commence a recruiting process around the first week in October for two OPP special constables who will provide local court security. […]
Jamie Mountain Local instructor Al Christiansen looked on as Vai Lockman aimed to get the skill of learning a solid backhander locked down during a junior tennis introductory clinic held this morning at the Muli-Use Tennis Courts here. There will be one more session tomorrow morning for local youth starting […]
The Canadian PressLauren Krugel CALGARY–Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was met at his Calgary Stampede pancake breakfast by a handful of people voicing opposition to an education law that they say puts gay and transgender students at risk. Kenney was shaking hands and taking photos in a mostly friendly crowd when […]
