Jamie Mountain Talk about going out with a bang. The Muskie boys’ curling rink, comprised of Grade 12 players Chris Silver, Jason Bazylewski, and Daniel Vandenbrand, along with Owen Riches and Ben Olson, won OFSAA gold with a 6-3 win over Widdifield (North Bay) in Saturday afternoon’s boys’ final at […]
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The Canadian PressGregory Strong NORTH BAY, Ont.–Canada’s Jennifer Jones won tight games, blowouts, and even pulled out some victories that easily could have been losses at the world women’s curling championship. She found a new way to win in yesterday’s final by catching a remarkable break in an extra end. […]
Staff Fort Frances native Ian Tookenay scored just 1:21 into overtime to lift the host Fort Frances Lakers to a 2-1 victory over the English River Miners on Saturday night in Game 3 of their best-of-five quarter-final playoff series. The Lakers now lead the series 2-1 and have English River […]
Staff The playoffs seem to have given the Fort Frances Lakers new life. After ending the regular season on a seven-game losing skid, captain Julian Uhryniuk scored twice as the Lakers doubled the English River Miners 4-2 in the opener of their best-of-five quarter-final series last night at the Cochenour […]
The Canadian Press SASKATOON–A five-year-old autistic boy who fell into a pond on his first full day of school last fall and drowned was fascinated by water, according to a report released yesterday by Saskatoon Public Schools. Kindergarten student Ahmedsadiq Hussein Elmmi was found in a pond near Ecole Dundonald […]
Jamie Mountain Both the Muskie and Owl girls’ rinks have soared out of the gate at the OFSAA boys’ and girls’ curling championships being held this week at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Tory Beaudry’s Muskie rink, which also includes Ashley Payne, Andrea Schram, Katrina Slomke, and Lauren Penney, opened […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The Trudeau Liberals are being told to be careful in how they frame a national dialogue on racism to ensure it focuses on solutions, instead of sparking a contentious debate that could thwart federal efforts. The Liberals soon will launch consultations on a national anti-racism strategy […]
Sam Odrowski Patti Boileau of the Fort Frances Curling Club, left, and Laurie Moxhan of Cater 2U hosted booths during the annual bridal show hosted by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts here. About two dozen brides had registered for the event, which featured a wide variety of vendors offering just about […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Premier Kathleen Wynne said yesterday her government will spend $2.1 billion over the next four years to rebuild Ontario’s mental health system–the latest in a string of funding announcements the opposition parties are calling an attempt by the Liberals to bolster their re-election chances. Wynne, whose […]
The Associated PressTom Withers CLEVELAND–The standings show the Eastern Conference’s top team plays in Canada. The best player remains in Cleveland, Ohio–and LeBron James reminded Toronto he’s king. Playing without five teammates and his coach, James scored 35 points and added 17 assists–his last setting up a late three-pointer by […]
Duane Hicks Dr. Marialisa Woodgate yesterday perused the selection of books at Revco Carpet during its annual fundrasier book sale, which continues today through tomorrow from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon. No more book donations are being accepted but the public can drop by the […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson AUSTIN, Tex.–Rory McIlroy put together another flawless back nine, running off five-straight birdies. This time, it wasn’t enough. Former U.S. Amateur champion Peter Uihlein built a 5-up lead against McIlroy and held off his late charge with enough key shots of his own in a 2-and-1 […]
