Jamie Mountain Evan Kabel of the Toe Dragons blasted a shot on the Can-Am Selects’ net during his squad’s 4-3 overtime win in PeeWee division’s gold-medal game Sunday afternoon at “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). Kabel notched a goal in that one to help the cause.

From the MNRF A Michigan resident has been fined $13,050 for possessing an over-limit of walleye. William Krueger, of East Tawas, pleaded guilty and was fined $13,050 for possessing more walleye than allowed under the Ontario Fishery Regulations. He also was suspended from fishing in Ontario for 10 years. Court […]

John Sivonen of Team Canada tried a three-pointer during his squad’s 101-75 loss to Team USA during the Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League’s inaugural all-star game last Tuesday night in the Fort High gym. The league also hosted a “mediocre” game prior to that, which Team 40-plus took by a […]

Staff Sitting in third place after the 10-game preliminary round last Wednesday, Jeff Watts knew he had to win his first “stepladder” match on Saturday afternoon at the annual provincial Open championships held in Azilda (Sudbury) to guarantee himself a medal. He also knew a trip to the national roll-offs […]

Staff Which local musicians would you like to see performing on the Rainy Lake Square stage this spring and summer? Now’s your chance to have your say. An online public survey was launched yesterday to determine performers for two of the five concert dates in the “Rainy Lake Series” that […]

Sam Odrowski Cassandra Armstrong, singing “Ben” by Don Black and Walter Scharf, was among the opening performances that kicked off the annual Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts this morning at Knox United Church here. The Vocal Division continues through Thursday, followed by Drama and Speech Arts (April […]

The Canadian Press TORONTO–Aeroplan parent company Aimia Inc. apologized yesterday for a survey it circulated in mid-March that “offended” customers with questions on immigration and marriage. But one expert said the queries shouldn’t be much of a surprise because they pop up in plenty of other surveys. The apology came […]

The Canadian PressDonna Spencer LAS VEGAS–After a win that felt like an escape, Brad Gushue was thinking about bubbles and how to get in one. The Canadian skip felt lucky to steal a point in the 10th end for an 8-7 win over Italy’s Joel Retornaz at the men’s world […]

The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–He’s the Liberal MP for a large, rural Ontario riding with lots of gun owners but Bob Nault says he’s not worried about a voter backlash over the government’s new firearms bill. The Conservatives say the legislation unfairly would target law-abiding hunters and target shooters with […]

The Canadian PressKyle Cicerella TORONTO–Auston Matthews pushed his point streak to seven games last night. Linemate William Nylander was the main reason why. The duo each had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 to match a franchise record for points in […]