By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK — The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It’s been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report. Lower smoking rates are translating into fewer deaths. Advances in early detection and treatment also are having a positive […]
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Bob Shine lunged to get his forehand on the ball during his 3-0 loss to fellow Thunder Bay resident Sean Cameron in the men’s ‘A’ Open final Sunday afternoon at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s 32nd-annual La Place Rendez-Vous Open. It was the first tournament title for Cameron, who denied […]
Jamie Mountain Hunter Jean locked in on where he wanted to put his serve during the junior ‘B’ final Sunday afternoon at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s 32nd-annual La Place Rendez-Vous Open. Evan Wright claimed the division title with four wins while Jean wound up second.
Jamie Mountain Nikki Bagacki looked to dig out and return a low shot during her match against Mary-Beth Tkachuk on Sunday afternoon during the Sunset Country Squash Club’s 32nd-annual La Place Rendez-Vous Open at the Memorial Sports Centre. Bagacki and Tkachuk were tied with 10 points apiece in ladies’ ‘B’ […]
Submitted Shelby Larson with a pair of beautiful perch caught recently from Lake of the Woods.
of Michael Christianson/Dryden Observer Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman Dane Bateman (#96) looked to strip the puck away from Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ forward Evan Walls during his squad’s 6-1 loss there Saturday night. The Lakers will look to get back on track tonight versus the host Thief River Falls Norskies […]
Jamie Mountain Nicholas Ducharme of the Red Lake Gladiators looked to bust his way past his Lake of the Woods Bears’ opponents and towards the goal during the third period of his squad’s 7-1 win in the final of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s annual Bantam ‘A’ tournament at […]
Economic focus is in the news more than ever these days and everyone seems like they’re searching for ways to tighten their purse strings, especially at this time of the year when the Christmas credit card bills are rolling in. There are ways, however, to expand your knowledge in the […]
Press Release Backus Community Center in International Falls again will offer a hot chili meal as part of Icebox Days on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 2-4 p.m. on the stage. The cost is $8 (U.S.) for a large bowl of chili and $5 for a smaller bowl (all meals include […]
Press Release The provincial government has unveiled valuable resources to help farmers reduce the risk of barn fires this winter–the time when most barn fires occur. “As a former volunteer firefighter who has witnessed the devastation caused by barn fires, I am always saddened to hear when we face these […]
It was a happy start to the New Year for Wade Modeland of Atikokan, who won the $2,000 up for grabs on Jan. 1 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Doug Agar (Fort Frances) won the $100 for Jan. 1. Winning $30 for Jan. […]
Dianne Lipinski and Samuel and Jean Arbuckle of Fort Frances were among the $50 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for January. Winning $75 were Frank Robinson and Debbie Fletcher of Dryden, and Mike Desemules of Red Lake. The other $50 winners included Sandy […]
