From the OPP Shortly after 5 p.m. yesterday, members of the Rainy River District OPP were called to a single motor-vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Watten Township. Officers attended the scene and conducted an investigation. As a result, a 33-year-old Sioux Lookout woman was charged with operating a motor […]
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Jamie Mountain Dakota Cooper of the Fort Frances Canadians looked to jam one past International Falls Broncos’ goalie Caleb Joslyn during the host team’s 5-2 win in yesterday’s final of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s annual Atom ‘AA’ tournament. Cooper later notched a goal while Hunter McLean and Landon […]
Duane Hicks Warrant Officer Robin Everett spoke with civilian Dwayne Hunking about winter camping at the 116th Independent Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery’s training exercise, “Frosty Gunner,” on Saturday afternoon by the Fort Frances Curling Club. The public was welcome to drop by, learn more about enlisting in […]
Jamie Mountain The Sunset Country Métis Council and the Métis Nation of Ontario Healing and Wellness Branch held a “Paddle into the New Year” event Saturday at the Sunset Country Métis Hall, where they had posters set up with MNO program information. The event also included a free meal for […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–MPs on the cocktail circuit must be cautious about alcohol consumption as Parliament Hill looks to put an end to inappropriate behaviour and tackle sexual misconduct, says Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett. So, too, should political staff members, adds a woman who once worked for the […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland BATTLEFORD, Sask.–Jury selection in the trial of a Saskatchewan farmer accused in the fatal shooting of an Indigenous man is to begin in Battleford, Sask. today. Gerald Stanley is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Colten Boushie. The 22-year-old was shot in August, 2016 […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s interim Progressive Conservative leader says he is shocked and disgusted by sexual assault allegations reported against the party’s former president. Vic Fedeli said he takes the allegations against Rick Dykstra, who resigned late yesterday, very seriously. Fedeli vowed he will take steps to ensure the workplace […]
The Canadian PressDavid Friend Nova Scotia soprano Barbara Hannigan toasted her first Grammy Award with a glass of wine in Hamburg, Germany. While it’s an ocean away from music’s biggest night in New York, Hannigan said that didn’t stop her from cracking open a bottle to celebrate her win for […]
The Associated PressJohn Pye MELBOURNE, Australia–As Roger Federer cried while accepting his 20th Grand Slam title, Rod “Rocket” Laver took a chance to snap a picture for posterity. Federer has won more major singles titles than any man, including a record-equaling six on the court that bears the great Rod […]
Staff Former Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty will not be running in the June 7 provincial election. Rafferty withdrew his candidacy Friday as the provincial NDP candidate in the Thunder Bay-Atikokan riding. The 64-year-old cited treatment for a recently-diagnosed serious medical condition as his reason for doing so. Rafferty […]
By Amanda Lee Myers The Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. — More than $50 million worth of gold bars, coins and dust that’s been described as the greatest lost treasure in U.S. history is about to make its public debut in California after sitting at the bottom of the ocean […]
The Associated Press BONN, Germany — Russia’s team has been banned from the upcoming Pyeongchang Paralympics because of its doping past. The International Paralympic Committee says about 35 Russians will be allowed to compete in five sports as neutral athletes at the games, which run from March 8-18. That mirrors […]
