The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–C.J. Gable wants to let his actions show the Edmonton Eskimos how thankful he is that they traded for him last month. The running back accomplished that yesterday when he had 16 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns as the Eskimos beat the Winnipeg Blue […]
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Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman Izzy Smith (#5) helped goalie Brett Akins prevent a goal by Bryce Litke of the Minnesota Iron Rangers during the second period of the host team’s 5-3 win here Friday night that snapped a five-game losing skid.
Duane Hicks Cde. Warren Anderson, left, first vice-president of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29, and Gary Lockhart walked toward the cenotaph to place a wreath during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony late Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Cemetery. Despite snow on the ground and chilly weather, the ceremony […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–A Montreal man said he and other residents were shocked and saddened after a war memorial was defaced with graffiti on Remembrance Day. Berj Merdjanian said he saw the lettering early Saturday morning when he went to work at his photo studio in the city’s Saint-Laurent borough. […]
The Canadian Press PORT HARDY, B.C.–First Nations’ protesters at a salmon farm off the northern coast of Vancouver Island are vowing to stay despite court action aimed at forcing them out. Marine Harvest Canada, which runs the farm, has asked the B.C. Supreme Court for an injunction to remove protesters […]
The Canadian PressRob Drinkwater EDMONTON–The Canadian government says it lacked the scientific evidence to determine if oilsands tailings ponds were leaking into waterways and hurting fish. But the government adds it continues to work on methods to determine if chemicals associated with bitumen in groundwater are natural, or the result […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The Ontario government has ordered the province’s colleges to create a fund to help students who may be experiencing financial hardship because of a faculty strike that has cancelled classes for a month. Advanced Education minister Deb Matthews said she has heard from students who are worried […]
The Canadian PressJoanna Smith OTTAWA–As Liberal MPs spend this week in their ridings, they are tasked with reminding Canadians what they have done since the last election as they start boosting their efforts to convince voters they deserve to stay. The co-ordinated blitz will involve visits to local businesses and […]
The Canadian Press TABER, Alta.–Alberta wildlife officials are investigating the discovery of close to 100 dead geese apparently dumped on a family’s farm. Twyla Valgardson said her husband, Wayne, was driving through their property near Taber on Wednesday when he noticed some dead birds scattered in the snow. She added […]
The Canadian PressJohn Cotter If a group of First Nations get their wish, Calgary will be renamed Wichispa Oyade–Stoney Nakoda terms that roughly translate to mean elbow town. The Stoney Nakoda have applied to have a long list of well-known places across southern Alberta changed to reflect traditional names given […]
Staff The former Acklands-Grainger building on Sixth Street West is being guarded by a private security firm after a fire there Saturday morning. The cause of the blaze has not been released but it’s clearly apparent the damage is extensive. The building had been under renovation. It was being converted […]
Jamie Mountain It’s been some tough sledding lately for the Fort Frances Lakers but things got a little brighter on Friday night. Forward Jack Bernie had a big night as the Lakers downed the Minnesota Iron Rangers 5-3 at the Ice For Kids Arena to snap a five-game losing streak. […]
