By Kim Chandler And Steve Peoples The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a stunning victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones won Alabama’s special Senate election, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump, who urgently endorsed GOP rebel Roy Moore despite a litany of sexual […]

By Katie Workman The Associated Press For the holidays, there are people who absolutely love a classic green bean casserole made with condensed soup, canned beans and packaged fried onions. I get the nostalgia. And the thought is a winning one: tender green beans enveloped in a creamy sauce and […]

By Steve Karnowski The Associated Press the group’s president, Michael Petefish, said in a statement. “We also need these new restrictions. Producers need to have the ability to adapt this product to their operations, and these additional guidelines will allow users to do just that in a safe and environmentally […]

Jamie Mountain Muskie forward Reece McQuaker looked to circle the puck from behind her own net during the third period of Fort High’s 5-2 win over the Dryden Eagles on Monday night at the Emo/La Vallee Community Centre. McQuaker had an assist on the night to help the black-and-gold’s cause.

Jamie Mountain This week sees both the Muskie girls’ and boys’ hockey teams with multiple games on their schedules. The girls’ kicked off action Monday night with an impressive 5-2 win over the Dryden Eagles at the Emo/La Vallee Community Centre. The victory avenged a 5-4 overtime loss the Muskies […]

Submitted byJanet Lambert On Monday, the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary hosted a Christmas luncheon for all the auxiliaries under the Riverside umbrella. Members from the La Verendrye, Emo, and Rainycrest auxiliaries were present, as well as Bill Gushulak and Deane Cunningham from the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. Judy Webster, […]

Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The Emo Legion’s annual $1,000 dance will take place this Saturday night (age of majority required). Call the Legion for more information at 482-2250. A 50/50 draw also will held that night so be sure to purchase a ticket. The money certainly would come in handy, especially […]

Jamie Mountain Local youths had a blast on the ice while participating in the Canada 150 “Skating Day” held Sunday afternoon at the ’52 Canadians Arena. The event, which was free to the community and ran from 1-3 p.m., featured free skating instruction, on-ice games, and face-painting, as well as […]

Jamie Mountain Junior Muskie Michael Vanderaa looked to stuff Connor Lind of the Atikokan Voyageurs on Friday during an exhibition tournament held here. The black-and-gold went on to win the game 29-15 en route to a perfect 4-0 record for the weekend. Also competing in the tournament were the Kenora […]

of Chris Marchand/Dryden Observer The Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team looked to return the ball during a game Friday in Dryden. Each year, a 12-team exhibition tournament is hosted there and the black-and-gold ended up claiming the silver medal.

Jamie Mountain Former OHL goalie Brock McGillis was at the Townshend Theatre last Wednesay to share with Fort High students his struggles of being a closeted pro athlete, as well as to share his empowering message of self-love and inclusion while also aiming to change the perceptions of LGBTQ athletes […]

Jamie Mountain Arctic Cat’s Joey Theriault tried a long three-point attempt during his team’s 54-42 loss to the Revco Renegades in Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League action last Tuesday night at Fort High. The league runs every Tuesday, with action beginning at 6:40 p.m.