Expect occasional snow and flurries tonight, with an overnight low of minus-18 C (zero F). Tomorrow will be sunny but cold, with a high of minus-12 (10) and low around minus-19 (one below). One-two cm (up to an inch) of snow is forecast for Friday afternoon, along with a high […]
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By Katie Workman The Associated Press A perfectly cooked steak is what many people with good reason think of as a perfect meal. This is a classy take on a restaurant-quality steak dinner, and other than remembering to salt the steak ahead of time (not a deal breaker, but recommended), […]
By Aleksandra Sagan The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — Loblaw Companies Ltd. is offering customers a $25 gift card as a goodwill gesture after admitting the company participated in an industry-wide bread price-fixing arrangement. “This conduct should never have happened,” said Galen G. Weston, CEO, during a conference call with analysts […]
By Vin Cherwoo And Frank Eltman The Associated Press MINEOLA, N.Y. — The New York Islanders may be returning to the New York suburbs after a move to Brooklyn floundered. Several news organizations including Newsday reported Tuesday that the hockey team won a bid to build a new arena on […]
Jamie Mountain The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club held its annual general meeting Nov. 27, which saw some significant changes among its board. Jim and Kris Krag stated that after 10 years as president and secretary/treasurer, they did not wish to seek re-election. The club then asked for nominations, with […]
From the MNRF A Thunder Bay man has been fined $5,000 and suspended for illegal moose-hunting offences. Clarence Roberts was convicted and fined $5,000 for careless hunting, received a five-year hunting suspension, and must take the Ontario Hunter Education Course before he can purchase another Ontario hunting licence. He also […]
How well do you know your local butcher, baker, or candlestick maker? I realize that local candlestick makers are less prevalent than they use to be. But if you had one in your community, they would be just as important as your other local merchants. We all have heard that […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Dec. 10-16 were Jerry Bodnarchuk (Atikokan), Teresa Larson (Atikokan), Chris Dennis (Fort Frances), Kathy Moncrief (Kenora), Fred Foulger (Rainy River), Brenda Wickstrom (Fort Frances), and Kip Sharp (Stratton). Winning $30 for […]
Press Release Ontario is helping families afford the care they need to stay healthy by making prescription medications free for everyone age 24 and under. Health and Long-Term Care minister Dr. Eric Hoskins met with young mothers at Massey Centre in Toronto yesterday, where he launched “OHIP+: Children and Youth […]
Staff With half the season to go, Wayne Strachan still thinks the Fort Frances Lakers can turn their fortunes around. “We are going to have 28 games left to play [after the Christmas break],” the head coach and general manager noted yesterday in an e-mailed response to the Times. “I […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit reports a first case of Influenza A has been identified in a community in Kenora District. Having one case identified by the laboratory tells us that there are other, non-lab tested cases in the area, as well. With the holiday season approaching, the Northwestern […]
Press Release Alongside project partners and supporters, Confederation College celebrated an important milestone Friday. Its Technology, Education and Collaboration (TEC) Hub, currently under construction, is now fully enclosed, signalling significant progress on the project, with the building on track for its scheduled completion in the spring. Programming in the new […]
