Saturday is a big day for anglers across Sunset Country as it marks the opening weekend of a new walleye season. It’s a busy weekend on area waters as many folks are itching to get back in the boat after a long winter. The appeal of a feed of fresh […]
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The Associated Press NEW YORK–A couple of urban island-dwellers have found buried treasure in their backyard–but so far the pirates are nowhere in sight. WCBS says a safe containing about $52,000 worth of property, including diamonds, gold, jade, and soaking wet cash, has been uncovered on Staten Island. Matthew and […]
From the MNRF Three new forest fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Red Lake Fire #22 is located near the community of Pikangikum. The 0.5-hectare blaze was reported in the early afternoon and listed as “not under control” at last report. Fort Frances Fire #5, another […]
Press Release Be advised that the Fort Frances Fire/Rescue Service has issued a complete fire ban for the Town of Fort Frances. All outside burning is prohibited, including brush and grass burning, backyard fire pits, or cook stoves that use solid fuels (wood or charcoal). Burn permits also have been […]
Staff The Northwestern Catholic District School Board will vote tonight to approve a $2.01-million commitment to the new consolidated school build at the St. Francis School site here. The consolidated school will combine St. Michael’s and St. Francis to create one school where students can get their education from kindergarten […]
From the OPP On May 7, members of the Sioux Lookout OPP were flagged down by a female driving a truck. The female, who was 36 years old from Sachigo Lake First Nation, told officers the reason she flagged them down was she wished to tell on her drug dealer […]
The Associated Press HOUSTON–Kevin Durant continues to deliver in the post-season for the Golden State Warriors. He scored 37 points last night to lead the Warriors to a 119-106 win in the long-awaited showdown with the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference final. But if it were […]
Staff The $35.9-million municipal budget for 2018 received final approval from town council last night, with bills to be sent out at the end of June. Tax payments will be due on July 31 and Aug. 31. Council approved the 2018 budget, and passed all relevant bylaws, at its meeting […]
The Canadian Press NIAGARA FALLS, Ont.–The Progressive Conservatives would cancel some business support programs if they form government next month but keep others, Doug Ford’s campaign said yesterday. The Tory leader was in Niagara Falls, Ont. to talk about his plan to attract and retain business in Ontario, including lowering […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a couple who used homemade remedies instead of seeking medical attention for their son who died of bacterial meningitis. David Stephan and his wife, Collet, were found guilty in 2016 of failing to provide the necessaries […]
Duane Hicks Paige McFayden, left, looked on as classmate Aiden Godbout explained to town council the binational watershed stewardship initiative they and the rest of Jody Bonner-Vickers’ Grade 8 class will be undertaking on May 30 along the riverfront here. The class will be using a metal stencil to paint […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton WINNIPEG–Jonathan Marchessault gave a blunt assessment of the Vegas Golden Knights’ pedestrian effort in Game 1 of the Western Conference final. The winger backed up his strong words in impressive fashion last night to help write the latest chapter in the first-year club’s surprising story. Marchessault […]
