The Associated PressRob Maaddi PHILADELPHIA–When Aaron Nola can’t stop Philadelphia’s skid, the Phillies are in trouble. Stephen Strasburg threw seven impressive innings, and Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman, and Juan Soto all homered, as the Washington Nationals beat the free-falling Phillies 5-1 last night to complete a three-game sweep. “We haven’t […]
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The Associated PressJenna Fryer CHARLOTTE, N.C.–A snoozer of a NASCAR season got a huge jolt of energy right before the playoffs with back-to-back wins by Brad Keselowski. Keselowski wasn’t a championship contender before the two crown jewel victories–at the Southern 500 and the Brickyard 400–pushed him into the title conversation. […]
The Canadian Press SASKATOON–Canada’s negotiating team yesterday spent several hours updating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the state of NAFTA talks and getting his marching orders for the days ahead. Foreign Affair minister Chrystia Freeland refused to go into any detail about the issues on which the prime minister needed […]
Duane Hicks Gord McQuarrie of Tim Hortons celebrated after being named Business of the Year (16+ employees) last night during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards at La Place Rendez-Vous. Chamber past-president Cathy Emes presented McQuarrie with the award on behalf of award sponsor Tbaytel.
The “Rainy Lake Series” of free concerts in the new Rainy Lake Square will conclude with The Old Salts performing today (Sept. 13) beginning at 6 p.m. The Fort Frances Lions Club’s TV Bingo (featuring a new game format) will resume today (Sept. 13) at 6:30 p.m. on Shaw Cable […]
There is a chance of a shower or thunderstorm tonight, with an overnight low of 13 C (55 F) and southwest winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will see gradual clearing, with a high of 21 (70) and low around 10 (50). Look for north winds gusting up to […]
The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas GREEN BAY, Wis.–Minnesota Vikings’ coach Mike Zimmer isn’t buying it. The Green Bay Packers can say all they want that quarterback Aaron Rodgers is day-to-day with a knee injury. The two-time NFL MVP will be given the whole week to get ready for this Sunday’s […]
Duane Hicks District businesses walked down the red carpet and into the limelight last night during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards at La Place Rendez-Vous. The local Tim Hortons, owned by franchisee Gord McQuarrie, was honoured with Business of the Year (16+ employees), sponsored by Tbaytel. […]
Sam Odrowski Shari Bujold, left, answered questions and helped Alexis Norris sign up her daughter, Amy, for the local badminton club during the “1-Stop Registration” event put on by KidSport in the arena auditorium on Thursday evening. Parents and children had the opportunity to learn about and register for more […]
Press Release This Friday (Sept. 14), the Backus Community Center in International Falls will host a “members only” ice-cream social, with music played on the concert Steinway grand piano on stage, as a launch to its 2018-19 performing arts season. Members, contributors, sponsors, and those wishing to become Backus members […]
Kiera Kowalski The Alaska Highway winds through Kluane National Park. To the left of the highway is what’s left of the Slims River. What once was a river flowing into Kluane Lake is now a barren stretch of dried mud and swirling dust due to climate change and global warming.
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent A men’s fellowship breakfast will be held Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. Come for a delicious breakfast while enjoying fellowship with old and new friends. Pastor Kasey, interim pastor at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo, will be our speaker. Men and […]
