Staff Steve Gushulak of Fort Frances General Supply, left, and Kiwanian Robin Wright read out the winner of the “Trip of the Month” draw for December this morning at International Travel Services here. Chief Will Windigo of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation won a trip to Dublin, Ireland valued at $4,500. Next […]
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The Associated PressScott Charles NEW YORK–The Winnipeg Jets knew it was only a matter of time until their relentless offensive eventually would break through and overcome a three-goal deficit. Mark Scheifele scored to start Winnipeg’s third-period comeback, then got the deciding goal in the shootout as the Jets rallied to […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–Who says the British are reserved? A couple who lost an engagement ring down a Times Square utility grate, returning home thinking it was gone forever, are effusive in their praise for the New York City police officers who found it in the muck eight feet […]
The Associated Press HOUSTON–George H.W. Bush is ready to embark on his final journey to Washington as the nation salutes the 41st president for his lifetime of public service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended with four years as president, and was characterized throughout by what […]
Duane Hicks Bristol Moen was all smiles as she posed for a photo with Santa Claus late yesterday morning at the Rainy Lake Square. About 100 children dropped by to meet the jolly old elf, get their photo taken by Travis Glowasky of Studio Gibbous, and enjoy hot chocolate compliments […]
The Associated PressKyle Hightower FOXBOROUGH, Mass.–The Patriots have thrived in the final month of the season since Bill Belichick and Tom Brady’s arrival. They’re hoping their 24-10 victory over the Vikings is the start of another memorable December. Tom Brady passed for 311 yards and a touchdown, and Bill Belichick […]
Staff For the second-straight year, Team U.S.A. shone the brightest as it downed Team Canada 8-6 in the SIJHL’s annual all-star game last night at the Ice For Kids Arena here. The U.S. opened the scoring in the “Border Battle” about midway through the first period when Jaedin Ness (Fort […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Canada Post employees have been legislated back to work after more than five weeks of rotating strikes but that isn’t stopping their brethren from picking up picket signs to support them–and once again slowing the mail in the process. Just after the federal government passed a law […]
The Canadian Press WHITEHORSE–Tests will be performed on the body of a grizzly bear to try to find out why it killed a woman and her 10-month-old daughter in Yukon earlier this week. Environment Yukon spokeswoman Roxanne Stasyszyn said it’s hoped the examination will offer some clues about what motivated […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Union leaders and politicians who talk about saving a General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ont. are selling “false hope,” Doug Ford said yesterday, as the leader of the union representing the affected autoworkers accused the premier of undermining efforts to fight the job cuts. Ford held […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s provincial agencies, including the LCBO, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., and Ontario Power Generation, now will need the government’s direct approval for any wage settlements reached through collective bargaining. In a memo to cabinet sent this week, Treasury Board president Peter Bethlenfalvy said the agencies must […]
Staff It was a night of firsts in Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League action Tuesday night at Fort High. The first game saw the Muskies taking on winless Arctic Cat. Sporting a much shorter bench, and a much better overall game, Arctic Cat came out of the gate strong in […]
