The Canadian PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–Anyone who has been paying attention to the Conservative opposition knows what issue is at the fore–the controversial transfer of convicted murderer Terri-Lynne McClintic from a medium-security prison to an indigenous healing lodge. The Tories have been relentless in the House of Commons, raising the brutal […]
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The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario will spend $90 million this year to fund hundreds of hospital beds ahead of flu season, a measure the province’s health minister said will help address the issue of so-called hallway medicine. Christine Elliott said the funding will help Ontario’s hospital system deal with […]
Staff It was a successful day for two of the four Muskie court sports teams Tuesday in Dryden. Both the senior and junior girls’ basketball teams came away victorious while both boys’ volleyball squads stumbled. The senior hoopsters led the host Eagles 32-27 at halftime before cruising to a 63-51 […]
Snow is expected to develop later tonight, with a possible accumulation of one-three cm (about an inch). Look for an overnight low of zero C (32 F) and east winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will see a rain-snow mix, with a high of seven (44) and low around […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP would like to warn the public of a new extortion scam that is threatening consumers. This scam, which already has taken place in the Northwest Region, is as follows: You will receive an e-mail indicating that the sender has a video of […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton TORONTO–John Tavares let out a big sigh of relief during last night’s player introductions. The Toronto Maple Leafs did the same thing after an ugly win. Auston Matthews scored his second goal of the night at 1:01 of overtime as the Leafs eked out a 3-2 […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Allowing the display and advertising of vaping products in thousands of convenience stores across Ontario will lead to increased nicotine addiction among teenagers, a coalition of health groups warned the provincial government on Tuesday. The Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco, which includes the Canadian Cancer […]
The Fort Frances Badminton Club’s recreational program goes Fridays from 7-9:30 p.m. at FFHS starting on Oct. 5. Open to all ages, there is a $20 yearly fee or $2 per night (drop-ins welcome) and no pre-registration is required. “Tracks in the Snow,” an exhibit detailing the Muslim experience in […]
Duane Hicks Shelly Mallet, a Healthy Babies/Healthy Children worker at the United Native Friendship Centre here, properly installed a child car seat Friday morning during a free clinic at the Rainy River District EMS ambulance garage. The clinic, hosted by the Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub in conjunction with the […]
The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas MILWAUKEE–The bullpen day has come to October. The Milwaukee Brewers plan to open their first post-season series in seven years with a reliever. Manager Craig Counsell hadn’t decided who would go first when the Brewers host the Colorado Rockies in Game 1 of the NL […]
The Associated PressRonald Blum NEW YORK–Fans have been waiting for another one of these rumbles: baseball’s most-bitter rivals set to tangle again–this time as 100-win heavyweights in the playoffs. Munson vs. Fisk, Pedro vs. Popeye , ‘A-Rod’ vs. Varitek, and earlier this year, Brock Holt vs. Tyler Austin. The Boston […]
Duane Hicks The Mine Centre Singers held a special Gospel performance Saturday morning at the Rainy Lake Square. Despite the cool temperature, the young singers hit the high notes and delighted the small number of listeners in attendance. This was the second time the singers have performed at the Rainy […]
