The Associated Press ST. LOUIS–The last time the Cubs went to the post-season three-straight years was in 1906-08. The World Series champions won the NL Central Division for the second-straight year with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals last night. Under .500 and trailing Milwaukee in the division […]
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The Associated PressJimmy Golen BOSTON–Rick Porcello struggled in his final playoff tune-up. No matter, he had another AL Cy Young winner to bail him out. Porcello gave up three runs in the first inning, and five in all, but David Price came out of the bullpen with four-straight outs to […]
The Associated Press MEXICO CITY–Civil defence officials in northeast Mexico say a light rain was accompanied by small fish that fell from the sky. Tamaulipas civil defence said in a brief statement that rain Tuesday in the coastal city of Tampico included fish. Photos posted on the agency’s Facebook page […]
The Canadian PressCassandra Szklarski TORONTO–Kids and teens should not drink sports or energy drinks, the Canadian Paediatric Society says in a new position released Tuesday that takes a stand against the sugary beverages. Dr. Catherine Pound, co-author of the statement and a pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, […]
Staff It wasn’t a masterpiece but two points aren’t always rooted in works of art. After a hot start, the Muskie junior girls’ basketball team slogged its way through the final three quarters for a 42-30 win over the visiting Dryden Eagles on Tuesday afternoon. Jamie Spencer and Grace Petsnick […]
Staff The local Legion has expressed some safety concerns to town council, including upgrading the crosswalk outside the building. “We feel that since this crosswalk is being used by seniors, as well as other citizens, some of whom use canes, wheelchairs, and walkers, crossing from the parking lot to access […]
An article in yesterday’s Times incorrectly stated the annual “Trunk or Treat,” organized by the “Project Safe Hallowe’en” committee, is slated for Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. In fact, Oct. 31 falls on Tuesday this year. The Times regrets any inconvenience this error […]
Staff The “Life Chain,” a time to silently reflect and pray on pro-life issues, will take place this Sunday (Oct. 1) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in downtown Fort Frances. Participants will line the north side of Scott Street from Armit Avenue to as far west as their numbers will allow. Each […]
The Associated PressAndrew Dalton LOS ANGELES–Hugh Hefner turned silk pyjamas into a work uniform, women into centerfolds, and sexual desire into a worldwide multimedia empire that spanned several generations of American life. With “Playboy,” he helped slip sex out of the confines of plain brown wrappers and into mainstream conversation. […]
From theSIJHL website The Fort Frances Lakers let a four-goal, third-period lead slip away late, including giving up two in the final minute of regulation, before prevailing 6-5 in a shootout over the host Dryden GM Ice Dogs on Tuesday night. The Lakers were flying to open the contest–jumping out […]
Duane Hicks The picture of the future Rainy Lake Square is becoming clearer on a daily basis. The stage is being installed this week, as are the paving stones. Trees and shrubs are anticipated to be on-site by the end of this week, with final curb work and planting bases […]
Nicholas Donaldson Andrew Tims, a project geologist for NuVision Resources ULC, was one of the speakers at the company’s exploration update yesterday morning at La Place Rendez-Vous. NuVision provided an update on the successful find of unique gold zones on its Cat Key property near Mine Centre, then took guests […]
