The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The release of the number of students seeking a tuition refund after a five-week-long strike cancelled classes at Ontario’s colleges could be delayed as much as a week, the provincial government said. A day after the province said the numbers would be made public yesterday, Advanced […]
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The Canadian Press SASKATOON–A fundraiser with scantily-clad women that has been held annually for 35 years is being discontinued at a time of heightened awareness around gender-based violence and sexual harassment. The Saskatoon chapter of the service organization Canadian Progress Club says on its website it no longer will hold […]
Duane Hicks Move over, Fort Frances Choraliers–there’s some “new kids” in town. The “Hallett Hall Choraliers,” a singing group comprised of Rainycrest residents, will perform their third-annual Christmas concert there this Wednesday (Dec. 13) at 2 p.m. Director Diane Maxey said the group, which has been practising once a week […]
Jamie Mountain All four Muskie court sports teams kicked off their NorWOSSA seasons yesterday against the host Kenora Broncos. The senior boys’ basketball team came away with a 71-58 triumph. Aaron Bujold led the way with 20 points while Cole Kowalski, Kobi Ward, and Garrett Hyatt each had 13. It […]
Staff How I Set Your Mother, Duck and Dive, Kiss My Pass, and Gillons’ all garnered the maximum six points in Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League action last night. Safe Sets, The Volley Llamas, and Take a Hit all took three points. Scared Hitless nabbed two points while No Diggity […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin fought back tears as she said goodbye yesterday following more than a quarter-century on Canada’s highest court. McLachlin is hanging up her robes after hearing more than 2,000 Supreme Court cases, including a final one on interprovincial trade. She concluded with some […]
Nicholas Donaldson Two different groups will receive the Northwest Catholic District School Board’s recognition of excellence during its regular monthly meeting, which goes tomorrow beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the board office here. First will be Mme. Quesnel’s Grade 2 French Immersion class at St. Michael’s School. The recommendation from […]
The Associated PressPaul Newberry ATLANTA–With the season potentially hanging in the balance, Deion Jones leaped high in the air–about as high as he could go. He then stretched even higher, snatching the ball away before it could reach the intended target. Holding on for dear life with both arms, the […]
Staff The SIJHL announced late yesterday make-up dates for a pair of Fort Frances Lakers’ games that were postponed due to inclement weather. The match-up between the Lakers and Dryden GM Ice Dogs, originally scheduled for Nov. 4, now will be held Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Dryden. As […]
By Kyle Potter And Thomas Beaumont The Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Sen. Al Franken’s departure from the Senate solves one problem for Democrats, demonstrating their will to push out one of their own when sexual harassment allegations pile up. Now they must worry about keeping one more […]
By Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press A blood test five years after breast cancer treatment helped identify some women who were more likely to relapse, long before a lump or other signs appeared, a preliminary study found. It was the largest experiment so far to use these tests, called liquid […]
By Elizabeth Karmel The Associated Press Chicken and Rice is having a moment. Whether you make the Spanish staple, Arroz con Pollo or make up your own version, it is soul-satisfying and perfect for the cooler weather. A few weeks ago, I made a version of Arroz con Pollo that […]
