The Canadian PressSpencer Harwood VANCOUVER–A new radio telescope has allowed space-watchers to see bursts of light travelling from a far-away galaxy in a discovery they say could open new doors in understanding the universe and the study of star systems. The revolutionary radio telescope housed in an observatory south of […]
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The Associated PressMary Esch ULSTER PARK, N.Y.–In most of the world, donkeys are beasts of burden. But the only job of the long-eared denizens of Donkey Park is to nuzzle, bray, and beguile the diverse group of people who find comfort in their company. Donkey Park is the creation of […]
The Canadian Press JASPER, Alta.–Six people have died, including two tourists from the U.S., following a highway crash in Alberta’s scenic Jasper National Park. The collision happened about 5 p.m. on Tuesday on the Icefields Parkway near the Honeymoon Lake campground, about 60 km south of the Jasper townsite. A […]
It will be clear to partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of 13 C (56 F) and west-northwest winds gusting up to 11 km/h. Tomorrow will be mainly sunny and hot, with a high of 30 (86) and low around 15 (59). Look for west winds gusting up to […]
From the OPP On Sunday around 1:40 a.m., a member of the Rainy River District OPP was on patrol near Reid Avenue in Fort Frances when he observed a Highway Traffic Act offence. The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver. He subsequently was arrested and taken […]
Stock car racing action goes Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Emo Speedway, with hot laps at 7 p.m. and the first race at 7:30 (weather permitting). Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for seniors/students, with those aged nine and under being free. The Rainy Lake Conservancy will hold its […]
Staff A kick in the pants seems to be just what the top-ranked Fort Frances Braves needed. After suffering their first loss of the Rainy River District Fastball League season last Thursday night in the opening game of the East Division final (a 10-4 setback to the second-seeded Sight & […]
The Canadian PressDavid Alter TORONTO–The Boston Red Sox and their high-powered offence was just too much for a pitcher who was tried out as starter due to a depleted roster. “He was facing the hottest team in baseball. I didn’t think he got out of control by any means,” Toronto […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Twyla Howarth, left, and Lori King teamed up for a game of pickleball yesterday morning at the tennis courts next to Fort High. The sport, which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, is played with solid paddles, a plastic ball, and on a smaller court, with […]
Stephanie Hagenaars A Tai Chi workout was held in the Rainy Lake Square yesterday morning led by instructors Carole Mackintosh, left, Le Truong, Sheri De Gagne, and Karen Gagne of the Fort Frances Tai Chi Club. The hour-long session will be held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. until the end […]
Sam Odrowski Well over 100 people turned out to the Rainy Lake Square yesterday evening to enjoy a free concert by local band Rough Cut Pine. They played a two-hour set from 6-8 p.m. that provided entertainment to everyone who pitched a lawn chair at the square.
The Canadian Press BURNABY, B.C.–Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh took aim at the Liberal government’s investment in the Trans Mountain pipeline, and its lack of spending on housing and Pharmacare, while announcing he’ll run for a seat in Parliament in Burnaby, B.C. Singh announced yesterday his candidacy for the riding […]
