The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS–Jeff Teague didn’t mince words. The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 101-93 loss to the lowly Memphis Grizzlies last night was devastating. “This is the worst loss, by far,” Teague said. “This was a must-win for us. Every game down the stretch is a must-win. “Against a team, take nothing […]
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The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The bad blood between the Ontario government and auditor general bubbled to the surface once again yesterday, with the Liberal energy minister downplaying a dispute between the auditor and the Crown corporation that manages the province’s electricity market. Glenn Thibeault said concerns raised by auditor general […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario’s Liberal government is promising to spend more than $300 million over three years to improve supports for children with special needs and hire more teachers, a pledge that comes just months ahead of the spring election. Premier Kathleen Wynne said yesterday that the money will […]
Sam Odrowski An Anishinaabe engagement session is coming to Fort Frances for those looking to learn more about treaty relationships, shared lands, and Anishinaabe history. The session is being hosted by the Seven Generations Education Institute, in conjunction with the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, this Thursday (March […]
The Associated PressJenna Fryer MARTINSVILLE, Va.–When snow at Martinsville Speedway gave NASCAR a rare day off, Clint Bowyer loaded his car with kids and drove them to North Carolina for a day at the Hall of Fame. As Bowyer returned to the track for yesterday’s rescheduled race, he told his […]
Bransen Campbell demonstrated his science project, “Hammer Time,” yesterday afternoon during the Grade 7/8 Fort High student science fair. Monika Ruppenstein (“Gender Stereotypes”) placed first while Joelle Bruyere (“What’s on Your Toothbrush”) and Michael Redford (“Mental Agility Using Tetris Ability”) placed second and third, respectively. Campbell got an honourable mention […]
Sam Odrowski Dr. Andrew Affleck spoke about current management trends for opiate use at the “Substance Awareness and Pathways to Healing” confrence at the Copper River Inn here yesterday. During his presentation, he discussed heroin use in Fort Frances, opioid-related mortality, opioid prescriptions in Ontario, naloxone, methadone, and a variety […]
The Canadian PressKelsey Patterson MONTREAL–Brendan Gallagher scored twice, including his 30th of the season, as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-2 yesterday. Paul Byron and Alex Galchenyuk also scored for Montreal (28-37-12). Carey Price made 26 saves for his first victory since Feb. 4. He was […]
The Associated PressJosh LedermanMatthew Lee WASHINGTON–In ordering the largest mass expulsion of Russian diplomats ever, the U.S. and its allies have upped the ante in an East-West spy game that dates to the Cold War and cast light on an unspoken but widespread practice in the cloak-and-dagger world: sending operatives […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–Criminals are using the darker corners of the internet, hard-to-track digital currency, and creative shipping techniques to sell illicit guns to Canadians, the RCMP is warning. The message comes as thousands of young people across North America demand an end to gun violence, and the Trudeau […]
The Canadian PressBill Beacon MONTREAL–Max Schrock tripled in a three-run eighth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 in pre-season baseball yesterday. A crowd of 25,335 turned out at Olympic Stadium for the first of a two-game set to close out the pre-season, with the […]
Jamie Mountain Adam Withers scored 8:02 into overtime to lift the Fort Frances Lakers to 2-1 win over the English River Miners in Game 4 of their best-of-five quarter-final playoff series last night at the Ice for Kids Arena. With the victory, the Lakers won the series 3-1 and now […]
