The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C.–The Postal Service Creed covers rain, snow, heat and gloom of night, but it says nothing about snakes on a mailbox. One North Carolina postal worker who encountered that very thing said the mail delivery could wait until the snake was delivered elsewhere. The Charlotte Observer […]
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The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s legislature will no longer host a Canada Day celebration, as the government cancels a decades-old tradition with declining attendance. The government is instead putting up to $80,000 toward free admission at attractions around the province, said Premier Doug Ford’s executive director of communications. The first […]
The Associated PressBeth Harris SANTA MONICA, Calif.–The Milwaukee Bucks fell two games short of the NBA Finals. They won big at the NBA Awards. A tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Most Valuable Player honours, Mike Budenholzer won Coach of the Year, and Jon Horst took Executive of the Year last night […]
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The gastroenteritis outbreak in the Special Care Unit (SCU) at Rainycrest Long Term Care remains in effect for the Special Care Unit as well as the east and west units of the home. All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities are cancelled until further notice. All visitors are restricted to […]
Tonight will be mainly clear with a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and warmer. Expect a high of 27 (81) and a low of 13 (55). Thursday will see a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 28 (82) and a low […]
The Canadian Press LONGUEUIL, Que.–David Saint-Jacques returned to Earth yesterday after more than six months aboard the International Space Station. The native of Saint-Lambert, Que., has set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a Canadian at 204 days. The Canadian astronaut was joined by NASA astronaut Anne McClain […]
The Associated Press PASCAGOULA, Miss.–A historical marker has been placed near the river where two men in southern Mississippi said they were abducted by aliens in 1973. News outlets report the city of Pascagoula dedicated the marker Saturday at Lighthouse Park. Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker said they were on […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–The Yankees’ most recent power feat qualifies as “obscure” to manager Aaron Boone. Just not unexpected. Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton stretched New York’s home run streak to a record-tying 27 games, and the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-8 last night. Hicks and Stanton […]
Staff With first half action coming to a close in the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League, it was time for some make-up games. The Fort Frances Mud Dogs welcomed the Fort Frances Her-icanes to the St. Francis Sports Field on Monday night in order to make-up a game that […]
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With Canada Day and local Fun in the Sun celebrations less than a week away, organizers of the annual Canada Day parade here are still welcoming participants with open arms. The event, put on by the Rainy River Future Development Corporation, will again take to the streets on Monday morning, […]
Jamie Mountain Dylan Tessier of Devlin, left, and Summer Kardal of Thunder Bay got some big air during the MX3 Beginner race on Saturday afternoon. Tessier nabbed top spot on the podium in the division on both Saturday and Sunday.
Jamie Mountain Kevin Gemmell of the Dawson Tigers was just a few seconds too late in making a play at home plate to stop this Sight & Sound Wolves run from scoring during his squad’s 13-11 loss last Thursday night in Rainy River District Fastball League action at VanJura. The […]
