The Canadian PressGeordon Omand OTTAWA–Members of Parliament broke into applause yesterday after singing the new, gender-neutral lyrics to “O Canada” in the House of Commons, just hours after the change became law. The new wording became official earlier in the day–capping off a years-long effort to make the anthem more […]
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The Canadian Press MONTREAL–Federal Natural Resources minister Jim Carr said yesterday his government is ready to help the country’s newsprint industry after the U.S. Department of Commerce slapped a tariff on 25 Canadian paper plants. Carr told a conference on forest industry products that Canada will continue fighting at the […]
The Canadian PressDavid Alter TORONTO–Frederik Andersen got the better of the Nashville Predators–again. Andersen made 44 saves through regulation and overtime, then stopped six skaters in the shootout as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged Nashville 3-2 last night at Air Canada Centre. He’s now 7-1-0 all-time against the Predators. “Freddie […]
The Associated PressSamuel McNeil DHOFAR DESERT, Oman–Dressed in stark white spacesuits against the backdrop of a desolate, auburn terrain of stony plains and sand dunes, two scientists test a geo-radar by dragging the flat box across the rocky sand. Communication from mission command in the Alps is delayed 10 minutes […]
Staff It was a successful mission again for the Muskie court teams yesterday against the host Kenora Broncos. All four squads came away victorious to help solidify their standings heading into the NorWOSSA playoffs. The Muskie junior boys’ basketball team came away with a 52-44 triumph to improve their league-leading […]
The Canadian PressKelly Geraldine Malone EDMONTON–Spear-hunting is being banned in Alberta following outcry after a viral video showed an American hunter killing a black bear with a spear. The province has updated hunting rules to ensure big-game animals do not suffer unnecessarily and to discourage reckless hunting. “Albertans know that […]
From the OPP On Jan. 31, the Pikangikum Police Service requested the assistance of the OPP with a sudden death investigation in the community of Pikangikum First Nation. Earlier that day, Pikangikum Police Service officers had been contacted regarding an infant male who had been brought into the nursing station […]
Duane Hicks Causeway General Insurance Brokers Ltd. donated 30 plush bears and moose to the Rainy River District EMS yesterday at the Causeway office in downtown Fort Frances. The stuffed animals will be kept on ambulances and used at emergency scenes, where they will be given to children to help […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent It’s winter and that can mean wanting to hibernate. But the Emo Legion always has a large number of activities to take part in. Cribbage is played there every Wednesday at 7 p.m., with the cost being $5/player (a light snack is provided). Meanwhile, seniors’ carpet bowling […]
Duane Hicks Grade 1 student Abby Gosselin (top left) painted 100 dots–10 dots of 10 different colours–in a pattern during a “100 Days” activity yesterday morning in teacher Jennifer Burns’ class at Robert Moore School. Students across the district were doing all sorts of creative activities tied to their 100th […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit is looking for organizations that engage youth up to age 12 to register for theme four of the “Healthy Kids Community Challenge.” “Theme four of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge, ‘Power off and Play!’ focuses on reducing recreational screen time for children,” said Jaclyn […]
Duane Hicks Town council has given the go-ahead to put in a new sidewalk on the 300 block off Scott Street. The project, estimated to cost about $302,000 in this year’s capital budget, will include the installation of paving stones exactly like the ones on the 200 block, as well […]
