The Canadian Press VANDERHOOF, B.C.–A logging truck driver in British Columbia was taken by surprise when he saw four legs sticking out of the snow off the side of a road. Wayne Rowley, 54, said he was driving down a forest service road near Vanderhoof last Thursday when what appeared […]
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The Associated PressDan GelstonMark Long DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.–Chase Elliott won a popularity contest before he even won a Cup Series race. Elliott was the overwhelming favourite to be crowned the sport’s next most popular driver. Although the actual award will be handed out in nine months, fellow NASCAR drivers polled […]
The Canadian Press PYEONGCHANG–After settling for silver in the men’s 5,000 metres, Calgary speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen lamented he didn’t have more in the tank to challenge Dutch great Sven Kramer for gold. His tank was full of high-grade octane today as Bloemen dominated the competition in the men’s 10,000 metres […]
The Canadian PressDavid Alter TORONTO–All it took was a subtle change of the forward lines to unlock some new-found offence. Nazem Kadri picked up his fourth-career hat trick, and recorded a career-high five points, as the Toronto Maple Leafs doubled the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 last night. Kadri’s line, consisting […]
Jamie Mountain Nicole Avis and her children, Aspen and Kiplan, enjoyed making some homemade pizza yesterday at the “Valentine’s Pizza Party” hosted by the Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub at the “Circle of Life” building on Mowat Avenue. Those on hand were able to build pizzas to their own liking […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Indigenous Services Canada has set up a new call centre to help First Nations’ children get services and supports under the child-first jurisdictional policy known as “Jordan’s Principle.” The centre will provide families with direct access to agents who will start the intake process and connect them […]
Submitted Joan Christensen, who plays the society page editor, rehearsed her lines for the upcoming stage production of “It Can’t Happen Here,” a 1935 novel by Minnesota-born novelist Sinclair Lewis, presented by the Borealis Bards in collaboration with Icebox Radio Theatre.
An article in yesterday’s Times omitted a name. Ashley Payne should have been included as a member of the Muskie girls’ curling rink that won silver at the NorWOSSA playoffs earlier this week. The Times regrets any disappointment or inconvenience this omission may have caused.
“The Big Gay Mexican Mardi Gras,” presented by Borderland Pride, is set for Thursday, Feb. 15 from 7-10 p.m. at Barajas Mexican Grill in Internationals Falls (1323 3rd St.) This is an all-ages event, with admission being free. Questions can be directed via e-mail to borderlandpride@gmail.com or find Borderland Pride […]
The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Patrick Brown’s denial of sexual misconduct allegations went up another notch yesterday as the former leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives challenged his accusers to go to police and file formal complaints. In a lengthy Facebook post, Brown also accused CTV News of defamation for broadcasting […]
Press Release For most of the past century, Americans have wondered if an authoritarian politician ever could be elected to high office in the United States. Could a persuasive individual assume dictatorial control? An answer often offered was made famous by a 1935 novel by Minnesota-born novelist Sinclair Lewis entitled […]
The Associated PressTerry SpencerKelli Kennedy PARKLAND, Fla.–An orphaned 19-year-old with a troubled past and an AR-15 rifle was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder this morning after being questioned for hours by state and federal authorities following the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. in five years. Fourteen wounded […]
