“Girls’ Night Out” goes today (Nov. 15) at participating downtown merchants, with many staying open until 8 p.m. In celebration of Louis Riel Day, a flag-raising ceremony will be held on Friday, Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Civic Centre, with a free luncheon to follow at the Sunset […]
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The Associated PressLeanne Italie NEW YORK–Mercedes or Mustang? John Deere or Jeep? Electric ride-ons for kids are busting out all over this holiday season. Target will add nearly a quarter-million square feet of new space for toys across more than 500 stores. Some of that real estate will show off […]
Staff Talk about opening with a bang. The Muskie girls’ hockey team used a four-goal performance from Issy Taylor to rout the Kenora Broncos 14-1 in their NorWOSSA regular-season opener Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Jill Calder added a hat trick in the lopsided victory. It was […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–The Pistons delivered for coach Dwane Casey in his return to Toronto. But Detroit left it late–rallying from a 19-point deficit to edge the Raptors 106-104 last night on Reggie Bullock’s buzzer-beater before 19,800 at Scotiabank Arena. Jose Calderon, a former Raptor, in-bounded the ball under […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his finance minister yesterday, saying allegations of sexual misconduct against the veteran legislator referenced in a book by former Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown are nothing but a “disgusting smear campaign.” Ford threw his support behind Vic Fedeli in a series […]
Sam Odrowski Senior water treatment plant operator Randy White showed St. Francis students a sample of polyelectrolyte during their tour of the town’s water treatment plant Thursday. He explained that the thick and sticky chemical is added to water to help remove suspended solids and make it more clear.
The Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis.–Running back Aaron Jones’ break-out game led to a breakthrough performance in the red zone for the Green Bay Packers. In Sunday’s 31-12 victory over the Miami Dolphins, Jones rushed for a career-high 145 yards and two touchdowns. With Jones taking some of the pressure […]
The Associated PressJohn Leicester SEVRES, France–The kilogram is getting an update. No, your bathroom scales won’t suddenly become kinder and a kilo of fruit still will weigh a kilo. But the way scientists define the exact mass of a kilogram is about to change. Until now, its mass has been […]
Sam Odrowski Since March, the Family Drop In Centre at 272 Scott St. has provided friendship, clothing, food, and quality conversation to members of the community who may be struggling. But the centre, which is run by volunteers, will be shut down by the end of February if it does […]
Sam Odrowski The final cattle sale of 2018, which took place Saturday at the sales barn in Stratton, brought a close to another great season. The farmer owned and operated livestock auction saw 669 head of cattle fetch just under $650,000. The five sales of 2018 generated close to $7 […]
Press Release Since 2016, Rainy River First Nations and the Royal Ontario Museum have been engaged in a collaborative effort to return ancestors and sacred objects that were removed from the community during excavations of the burial mounds in the 1950-’70s. The ROM recognizes its participation in these past excavations […]
Sam Odrowski Provincial representative Troy Kadikoff laid a wreath at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held Sunday morning at the Fort Frances cenotaph. About 150-200 people came out to show their respects for those who served our country. See more photos A6.
