The Associated PressSeth Borenstein Before crashing into Florida, Hurricane Irma set all sorts of records for brute strength as it flattened Caribbean islands and swamped the Florida Keys. Irma’s assault so soon after Harvey’s deluge of Houston marked the first time the U.S. was hit by two Category 4 storms […]
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Joey Payeur Sekina Scheibler could not be stopped Friday as he ran around–and through–the host Maples Marauders for 309 yards and six rushing touchdowns in the Muskies’ 42-18 victory in Winnipeg to open their WHSFL season in the Currie Division (‘A’).
Nicholas Donaldson Tait Brothers Contracting installed specially-made pink drainage tile west of Pinewood on Saturday for “Layin’ Pipe in the Fight,” a unique breast cancer fundraiser that also involved a barbecue and penny table. The event, a collaboration with Brielmann Ag and Prinsco Canada that raised $19,350 for breast cancer […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario is the first province out of the gate with a detailed plan to sell and distribute recreational marijuana when Ottawa legalizes it next summer. The Liberal government announced Friday that it will sell marijuana in as many as 150 dedicated stores run by the province’s […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones SUDBURY, Ont.–The man at the centre of bribery allegations against two Ontario Liberals believed they were offering him opportunities within the party and not government appointments, court heard Friday. Pat Sorbara, the Ontario Liberal Party CEO at the time of the allegations, and Gerry Lougheed, a […]
The Canadian PressGeordon Omand VANCOUVER–Federal NDP leadership hopefuls lined up yesterday to take shots at rival Jagmeet Singh during the eighth and final debate in the campaign to replace outgoing leader Tom Mulcair. Singh, an Ontario legislator, is the only one of the four candidates who is not a federal […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says a former banking executive will help guide the province’s bid to become the home of Amazon’s new corporate headquarters. The online retail giant announced last week that it planned to establish a second North American office, and many cities already have expressed […]
Staff Fort Frances Lakers’ fans got their first glimpse at what could be in store for their team this season–and got to stick around even longer than they expected. Joel Nagy’s shootout marker gave the Minnesota Iron Rangers a 4-3 victory over the Lakers in the first SIJHL pre-season game […]
Staff The Muskie golf squad teed off on its opponents in fine style Friday. Fort High nabbed first place in the team event at the NorWOSSA season-opener in Sioux Lookout. The squad posted a combined team score of 361, led by Cole Kowalski (86) and Kendyn Faragher (87). Kaleb Bruyere […]
Joey Payeur The Muskies’ execution of the “victory formation” at game’s end was a little shaky. That can be excused, though, when it’s the first chance a team has had to do it in 706 days. Fort High ended an 11-game winless drought by rolling over the Maples Marauders 42-18 […]
Staff Don’t lace up those skates just yet. The Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association announced earlier today the start of its Development Week camp will be delayed by one day. It was supposed to start today at the Couchiching Arena but the ice at “The Duke” won’t be ready for […]
Staff Troy Norman will look back on 2017 when it’s all said and done and probably not be able to stop smiling. The Fort Frances resident captured his second major fishing tournament of the season, teaming with Andy Carlson of Emo to win the annual “Bassin’ For Bucks” event in […]
