Submitted The Muskie boys’ rink pulled of a rare “eight-ender” during their 11-1 win over Medway HS in just four ends last night at the OFSAA boys’ and girls’ curling championships at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Skipped by Chris Silver and also including Jason Bazylewski, Daniel Vandenbrand, Owen Riches, […]
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The Canadian Press SASKATOON–A five-year-old autistic boy who fell into a pond on his first full day of school last fall and drowned was fascinated by water, according to a report released yesterday by Saskatoon Public Schools. Kindergarten student Ahmedsadiq Hussein Elmmi was found in a pond near Ecole Dundonald […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The Trudeau Liberals are being told to be careful in how they frame a national dialogue on racism to ensure it focuses on solutions, instead of sparking a contentious debate that could thwart federal efforts. The Liberals soon will launch consultations on a national anti-racism strategy […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–A hiking date on Vancouver Island for two friends turned into a life-saving rescue from the edge of a frigid waterfall that earned Janson Chapman a bravery medal and a lifetime partner. Chapman, a golf course greens keeper from Colwood, was one of 46 people honoured […]
From the OPP The “emergency scam” tactics have changed recently which catch unsuspecting victims offguard. In the typical “emergency scam,” the victim will receive a frantic phone call from someone claiming to be a grandchild or loved one. The caller desperately will explain that they are involved in some sort […]
Staff The playoffs seem to have given the Fort Frances Lakers new life. After ending the regular season on a seven-game losing skid, captain Julian Uhryniuk scored twice as the Lakers doubled the English River Miners 4-2 in the opener of their best-of-five quarter-final series last night at the Cochenour […]
Jamie Mountain Both the Muskie and Owl girls’ rinks have soared out of the gate at the OFSAA boys’ and girls’ curling championships being held this week at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Tory Beaudry’s Muskie rink, which also includes Ashley Payne, Andrea Schram, Katrina Slomke, and Lauren Penney, opened […]
Staff District musicians shouldn’t miss this chance for their big break. The Rainy River Future Development Corp. is hunting for local talent to perform at a monthly concert series at the new Rainy Lake Square here on Thursday nights from May through September, and the deadline for artists to take […]
By John Kekis The Associated Press Back to the madness of March and the Sweet 16, starring Loyola-Chicago, Kansas State, Syracuse and whatever other underdog you might want to throw in there ‚Äî maybe Florida State or Texas A&M. For drama, look no further than the South Region, where the […]
By Cassandra Szklarski The Canadian Press TORONTO — A new study suggests mothers who can’t afford enough food are more likely to stop breastfeeding before other moms, even though nearly all begin at a similar rate. University of Toronto researchers don’t delve into the reasons why, but conclude that financially […]
By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press It seems like mere moments after I get the last dish dried and put away, it’s time to make dinner again. Is it me or are the days actually getting shorter, whizzing by in a blur and then coming to a screeching halt at […]
By Matthew Brown The Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. — Declines in coal power plant construction in China, India and the U.S. are projected to push the heavily-polluting fuel over the edge but not fast enough to meet international climate change goals, environmental groups said Wednesday. Coal’s dominance as the fuel […]
