From the MNRF One new fire was reported in the Northwest Region between Saturday and yesterday afternoon. Thunder Bay Fire #62 was a single tree blaze started by lightning. It is now “out,” along with three other fires in that district. This brings the current number of active fires in […]
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The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS–Case Keenum has carved out a place in the NFL as a capable backup quarterback–an undrafted former practice squad player who’s on his third team in six years. He was much more than a fill-in for the Minnesota Vikings yesterday afternoon, bewildering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]
The Associated PressDan Gelston LOUDON, N.H.–Kyle Busch saw little but billowing white smoke that engulfed the track and blinded enough drivers that it caused a tremendous wreck that sunk his toughest competition. In his No. 18 Toyota, the driver nicknamed “Rowdy” knew there only was one way to handle the […]
The Associated Press DETROIT–Eduardo Escobar may be having the most unpredicted success on the surprising Minnesota Twins. Escobar hit his 20th home run, and Jorge Polanco also went deep, as Minnesota dumped the Detroit Tigers 10-4 yesterday to complete a four-game sweep that moved the Twins closer to securing a […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Jose Bautista looked up, tears welling in his eyes, as he thought about his curtain call in the ninth inning of yesterday afternoon’s game. “I think the fans were expecting it and you gotta give them what they want,” he said with a slight smile. Bautista, […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson ATLANTA–Justin Thomas is the FedEx Cup champion–a surprise to no one who saw him power his way to scoring records, his first major at the PGA Championship, and more PGA Tour victories than anyone this season. Standing next to him at the trophy ceremony was Xander […]
The Canadian Press REGINA–Charleston Hughes wanted to remind the Saskatchewan Roughriders who runs the show in the CFL’s West Division. The outspoken Hughes didn’t mince words following his team’s 15-9 victory over the host ‘Riders yesterday. “Not only do we have the most dominant front four in the league, our […]
Joey Payeur Muskie running back Sekina Scheibler (25) forcefully cleared West Kildonan defensive back Justin Petrishen out of the way as part of his 253-yard rushing day in Fort High’s 14-13 loss to the visiting Wolverines on Friday.
Duane Hicks Shoppers Drug Mart again is “Growing Women’s Health” this fall. Until Oct. 6, the public can support its annual fundraising campaign for women’s health by making a donation of $1-$50 and put their name on the window. Proceeds will go to the Breast Health Network Program at Riverside […]
Joey Payeur Jeff Venzon of the Fort Frances Lakers, centre, wasn’t asking permission to set up shop in front of Thief River Falls Norskies’ goalie Brock Lefebvre despite the presence of defenceman Chris Pedersen during the first period of the Lakers’ 5-4 shootout loss here Friday night in their SIJHL […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–The Invictus Games got off to a rollicking start Saturday as scores of war-wounded athletes marched, limped, or wheeled their way to thumping martial music, dazzling lights, and supportive cheers into a downtown Toronto arena, where they heard Prince Harry praise them for the courage that […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–Three items, including a crucifix, that belonged to North-West Rebellion leader Louis Riel, which have been held by the RCMP for decades, soon will return to Métis possession. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Kevin Brosseau and Manitoba Métis Federation president David Chartrand signed a memorandum of understanding Saturday that […]
