The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA—Parliamentarians are being urged to amend a proposed new law on medically-assisted dying by the children of the woman whose suffering was central to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the ban on assisted death. Lee and Price Carter say their late mother would not […]
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The Canadian Press UNITED NATIONS, N.Y.—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined world leaders today to help formally ratify a global treaty on climate change. Putting his signature to the Paris accord was the easy part. The hard part comes next: reducing Canada’s greenhouse-gas emissions by 30 percent over the coming decades. […]
The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE—After a wild first inning, it appeared as if the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles finally found their offensive mojo. But the Jays never added to their early outburst while Baltimore waited until the latter stages before rallying for a 3-2 victory last night. Manny […]
The Associated PressJoe Kay CINCINNATI—Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs pitched his second no-hitter in a span of 11 regular-season starts—shutting down the Cincinnati Reds in a 16-0 rout last night. The reigning NL Cy Young winner threw the first no-hitter of the season. Arrieta (4-0) struck out six, walked […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts wrapped up its 76th-annual edition today. The Instrumental Division, which ran yesterday and today, was adjudicated by Nancy Nowosad of Winnipeg, who maintains a busy schedule as a teacher of piano, saxophone, and theory, as well as a workshop/masterclass […]
Submitted World champion Tina Turner tribute artist Luisa Marshall will be performing next Thursday at the local Legion. She is stopping here on a tour to raise awareness of PTSD.
Heather Latter Rainycrest dietary manager Dwayne Hunking handed over a cup of bean salad to a disguised Ruth Caldwell yesterday during the Rainycrest Volunteer Appreciation Mexican Fiesta in Hallett Hall there. The luncheon featured a tasty taco salad meal from the “cantina,” followed by dessert, as well as some prizes […]
Staff The top high school curlers in the province will congregate here in just under two years’ time. It was confirmed today that Fort Frances will be the site of the 2018 OFSAA curling championships—marking the first time since 1981 the community has hosted the event. Fort Frances Curling Club […]
Duane Hicks World champion Tina Turner tribute artist Luisa Marshall will be performing at the Fort Frances Legion next Thursday (April 28) as part of her cross-Canada “Hope Beyond Thunderdome” tour. Legion vice-president Warren Anderson said the local branch is excited to host Marshall, who is performing at Legions from […]
By R.B. Fallstrom THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS—The Chicago Blackhawks finally got a goal from one of their top stars. Patrick Kane’s first of the playoffs saved the defending Stanley Cup champions’ season. Kane scored on a backhander early in the second overtime as the Blackhawks avoided first-round elimination with […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts wrapped up its 76th-annual edition today. The Piano Division was adjudicated by Jane Petroni, who teaches piano privately in Winnipeg and through the Prepartory Department of the University of Manitoba. Piano (April 20) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic, Grade […]
By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press A 17-year-old Honduran-American activist called for a youth movement to eradicate poverty and preserve the planet. The president of the tiny Pacific island nation said urgent funds are needed to develop his country and prevent the devastating impact of climate change. Actor and […]
