Staff The Muskie cross-country team was nothing short of impressive in its season-opening meet yesterday. The junior girls’ squad, comprised of Ashlyn Beck, Greta Fedoruk, Grace Kowal, and Jaida Norris, easily took gold in its division by grabbing three of the top-five finishes at the SSSAA Time Trials in Thunder […]
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From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP wants you to confirm who you’re dealing with before sending any money anywhere for any reason. The ever-popular Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other agency-related extortion threats have continued to sustain significant financial losses by unsuspecting victims. In 2017, this extortion and […]
From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. There currently are 22 active fires in the region, all of which either are listed as “under observation” or “under control.” The forest fire hazard is “low” across most of the region, with a few […]
The Associated PressTom Withers CLEVELAND–Sam Darnold once thought he would be wearing an orange helmet just a few shades brighter than his hair colour. But the former USC star wasn’t precisely what the Browns were looking for in a franchise quarterback in the NFL draft. Darnold checked most of the […]
The Canadian Press MOOSE JAW, Sask.–A Saskatchewan family once again is searching for their missing dog after a case of mistaken identity. On Tuesday, Brennen Duncan was reunited with a white Kuvasz that was found near Moose Jaw. Duncan was certain the dog was his beloved “Georgia” that had run […]
It will be rainy and blustery tonight, with an overnight low of four C (39 F) and north-northeast winds gusting up to 44 km/h. Tomorrow will see morning showers giving way to a sun-cloud mix, with a high of 14 (57) and low around two (35). Look for northwest winds […]
By Matthew Pennington The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A better-than-expected outcome of the summit between the two Koreas immediately kick-started stalled negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang, boosting President Donald Trump’s high-stakes push to get the North to give up its nuclear weapons by the end of his first term in […]
Look for patchy clouds tonight, with an overnight low of eight C (46 F) and northeast winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will see occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 14 (57) and low way down to three (37). Winds will be east-northeast gusting up to 20 km/h. […]
Sam Odrowski The “Coats for Kids” campaign is returning for a fourth year here. Its purpose is to make sure no child is without a proper jacket during the winter months. “Our goal is to alleviate the pressure that families face during Christmas time,” said campaign volunteer Nathan Cousineau. The […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, in partnership with more than 40 service agencies across the district, conducted a count of homelessness over two weeks from April 5-18. This count was part of a province-wide effort to gain a better understanding of homelessness in communities across […]
Duane Hicks There’s no doubt about it: Betty’s has made its mark over the years in the local business community. The Scott Street business was honoured with the inaugural presentation of the Test of Time Award last Wednesday night during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards at […]
Press Release The provincial government is taking steps to ensure Ontario’s roads are safe for everyone. Effective Sept. 1, there now are tougher penalties for careless driving and endangering pedestrians. Drivers convicted of careless driving causing bodily harm or death will face: •fines from $2,000-$50,000; •six demerit points; •a driver’s […]
