The Canadian PressBill Graveland BATTLEFORD, Sask.–The son of a Saskatchewan farmer on trial for killing an indigenous man says his father looked like he was going to be sick after the shooting and told him the gun “just went off.” Sheldon Stanley told a jury at Gerald Stanley’s murder trial […]
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Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman Dustin Roitelman looked to block this pass attempt by the Thunder Bay North Stars during the second period of the squad’s 6-2 loss Tuesday night during the SIJHL’s annual “Showcase” held at the Ice For Kids Arena. Roitelman notched an assist in a losing cause. –Jamie […]
The Canadian PressEmanuel Sequeira PENTICTON, B.C.–Alberta’s Casey Scheidegger cruised to a 9-2 win over Quebec’s Emilia Gagne at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Scheidegger jumped out to a 5-0 lead after three ends, then shut the door with a deuce in the eighth end yesterday at the South Okanagan Events […]
The Canadian PressRob Maaddi BLOOMINGTON, Minn.–Wrestling masks have replaced the dog masks. The underdog Philadelphia Eagles are having fun with the media frenzy leading up to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. They’re staying relaxed and loose, and won’t be intimidated by their opponent’s incredible success. Three-time Pro […]
The Associated PressJohn Nicholson SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–Phil Mickelson and Jon Rahm got the party started early today in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. The former Arizona State stars will begin play with Xander Schauffele on the 10th tee at TPC Scottsdale just before 8 a.m. (local time). They will hit the […]
The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced questions on immigration, pipelines, and indigenous issues–and dealt with a few disruptions–during a town hall meeting with some 1,800 people at the University of Manitoba last night. Trudeau was asked by some people whether he would boost the number of immigrants […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The Senate has passed a bill to make the national anthem more gender neutral, fulfilling the dying wish of Liberal MP Mauril Belanger. The Senate has given its final approval to the legislation, which would change the second line of the anthem from “in all thy sons […]
The Canadian Press TABER, Alta.–A southern Alberta town has turned down a request from a community group to fly a rainbow “Pride” flag. Taber council also has approved a motion that calls for only the Canadian, Alberta, and Taber flags to be flown on town-owned designated community flagpoles, except in […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–Ontario doctors who have a moral or religious objection to treatments such as assisted dying, contraception, or abortions must refer patients to another doctor who can provide the service, after a court found it is necessary to guarantee that vulnerable patients can access the care they […]
Press Release Family-friendly comedian Daren Streblow will perform on Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at Betty’s in Fort Frances, J&D Foods in Littlefork, and City Drug and Backus in the Falls […]
Staff The proposed calendar for the 2018-19 school year could see students not back in class until after Labour Day. The public has until this Tuesday (Feb. 6) to provide feedback on the draft 2018-19 calendar, which can be seen online at www.rrdsb.com/school-calendar or www.tncdsb.on.ca. The calendar shows the first […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–The federal government says it immediately will begin fully funding the actual costs for child welfare agencies to allow them to help indigenous families without having to take kids away from their parents. Indigenous Services minister Jane Philpott has written to 105 indigenous child welfare agencies […]
