Duane Hicks Parking meters at the rear of the new Rainy Lake Square are a step closer to reality. Town council will be presented with a recommendation at its regular meeting tonight to approve a parking rate of $1.25/hour for the meters, as well as to direct administration to draft […]
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Jamie Mountain Greg Swire and Don Copenace proudly held up their Day 2 haul, weighing in at 12.45 pounds, that helped the duo claim the title at the 18th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament held Friday and Saturday at Lake Despair Lodge. The tandem’s two-day total of 29.19 pounds topped […]
The Canadian PressDhiren Mahiban TORONTO–Ryan Borucki’s introduction to the big leagues hasn’t been easy but the rookie left-hander is embracing the challenge. Borucki went seven innings, allowing just one earned run, in picking up a no-decision as the Blue Jays fell 2-1 to the Yankees in 10 innings yesterday afternoon. […]
The Canadian Press LONDON–Canadian Milos Raonic is heading to the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the third year in a row. The No. 13 seed defeated unseeded American Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 in the fourth round today. Once again, Raonic was dominant with his serve. McDonald didn’t have a […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Rachel Mackereth, a Science North “Bluecoat” from Thunder Bay, discussed the difference between weather and climate with a large group of children last Thursday at the Fort Frances Public Library. All ages were welcome to attend “Make it Move,” a three-hour program filled with games, educating the audience […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police says it is unlikely to reach its goal of having 2,000 officers trained to spot drug-impaired drivers when marijuana becomes legal later this year. Last fall, the agency representing about 90 percent of police agencies in Canada warned the […]
The Associated PressJay Cohen Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Mookie Betts form a dream outfield for the American League. Bryce Harper and Max Scherzer make up a not-so-gracious welcome committee for the NL. Power in the centre of power. A capital-sized All-Star Game. Baseball unveiled the rosters for its mid-summer […]
From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP are asking for the public’s assistance in recovering some stolen property. On July 4 around 11:02 a.m., members of the OPP responded to a call of a stolen outboard motor. The motor, described as a 25 h.p. Yamaha, is valued […]
The Canadian PressLauren Krugel CALGARY–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made the Calgary Stampede rounds, with his first stop being at MP Kent Hehr’s pancake breakfast. Hehr lost his cabinet post earlier this year after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct with women. Trudeau has been dogged by negative headlines […]
Sam Odrowski Pastor Brian Keffer of the Zion Lutheran Church here stood with parish children who helped plant a Dwarf Lilac tree during the church’s 100th anniversary celebration that followed the 10:30 a.m. service held back on June 24. A barbecued lunch also was enjoyed by parishioners who attended the […]
The Canadian PressAndy BlatchfordMia Rabson OTTAWA–U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy to Canada told guests at her cosier-than-usual Fourth of July party in Ottawa last night that the countries’ strained relationship will overcome the tough times. Ambassador Kelly Craft delivered the message with the U.S. and Canada locked in an unprecedented […]
The Canadian Press LONDON–Eugenie Bouchard’s four-match winning streak is over–and so is the Canadian’s run at Wimbledon. The 24-year-old native of Westmount, Que. lost 6-4, 7-5 to No. 17 seed Ashleigh Barty of Australia in the second round of the grass-court major today. Bouchard, won three qualifying matches to get […]
