Press Release The Citizens for Backus/AB is pleased to invite the community to the non-profit organization’s annual meeting this Wednesday (Feb. 13) at 6 p.m. “We will be discussing the financial health of Citizens for Backus/AB,” executive director Ward Merrill said. “We invite Backus members and interested citizens to join […]
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From the OPP The Kenora OPP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two stolen snowmachines and a trailer. On Saturday around 7 p.m., police were notified of a theft that occurred at a business on Railway Street in Kenora. It is unknown when the theft occurred. The stolen […]
Jamie Mountain Jesse Thompson was set to release a shot while Anna Peters and Brayden Sabbe got ready to go hard on their brooms to sweep it down the ice during the Muskie mixed curling team’s win over the Red Lake Rams yesterday afternoon at the NorWOSSA championships at the […]
The Canadian PressDavid Alter TORONTO–Kawhi Leonard was challenged by his head coach to show some fire and when it mattered most, he came through. Leonard had a game-high 30 points, and hit the winning shot with 4.2 seconds left, as the Toronto Raptors edged the Brooklyn Nets 127-125 last night. […]
Staff The Muskie boys’ hockey team snagged a pair of road wins last week to improve their NorWOSSA record to 11-2. Facing the host Sioux Lookout Warriors (11-3) last night, the Muskies outlasted their high-powered offence in a 6-4 win. After a shot from the point by Connor Nelson on […]
From the OPP On Sunday, Feb. 3, the Kenora OPP received a complaint of a theft from a vehicle on Lake of the Woods near French Portage Narrows. Upon further investigation, it was determined a cottage was broken into in the area of Chapel Island and firearms were stolen. As […]
Duane Hicks Mike Bourre skilfully removed the pelt from a beaver during a trappers’ workshop Saturday morning at the Métis Hall here. The event, hosted by the Rainy River District Trappers Council, saw a good turnout of district residents of all ages. The workshop featured fur-handling demonstrations, contests, and raffles, […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The Liquor Control Board of Ontario is ramping up security measures at some of its locations across the province amid reports of an increase in brazen thefts at liquor stores. A statement from the LCBO on Saturday said it is adding security guards at select stores to […]
Duane Hicks Having received word that Resolute Forest Products intends to open the future of the local mill to a competitive bidding process that will close on March 15, town council will vote tonight on a resolution to demand Resolute Forest Products comply with the terms of the Sustainable Forest […]
It will be overcast tonight, with an overnight low of minus-11 C (12 F) and east-southeast winds gusting up to 18 km/h. Tomorrow will see occasional light snow, with a possible accumulation of three-six cm (about one-two inches). Look for a high of minus-seven (19) and low around minus-14 (seven), […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario government lawyers say the repeal of a modernized sex-ed curriculum does not discriminate against an 11-year-old transgender girl challenging the move, arguing teachers still can address topics like gender identity even though such issues no longer are a mandatory part of the lesson plan. Government […]
Jamie Mountain Marissa Kenny (#8) looked to win the face-off against Phoenix Delorme of the Dryden She-Devils during the first period of the Fort Frances Attack Scorpions’ 2-1 win in the PeeWee division’s bronze-medal game yesterday morning at the Ice For Kid in the Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association’s PeeWee […]
