Duane Hicks Jobs, jobs, jobs. That’s one of the main needs Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak heard from the public last week during federal pre-budget consultations held in Thunder Bay, Atikokan, Rainy River, and Couchiching First Nation. “It’s the same in all of Canada—it’s jobs,” Rusnak replied when asked […]
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Heather Latter For Rhonda Snow, Saturday evening was meant to be an event to raise awareness and funds for her Ojibway Spirit Horses. But it became so much more than that when, as a complete surprise to her, she was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Rare Breeds Canada, […]
Joey Payeur It literally took all night for the Muskie girls’ hockey team to get home. But the arduous journey back was done with the knowledge a clear statement had been made. The black-and-gold gave a fearsome preview of what likely awaits the Sioux Lookout Warriors in the upcoming NorWOSSA […]
Duane Hicks Marietheres Metke decided what amenities she’d like to see in a future Rainy Lake Market Square yesterday during an open house to garner input on the project at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. About 65 people attended the come-and-go event, which ran from 4-7 p.m. Architecture firm Scatliff […]
Joey Payeur Isabel DeGagne was feeling the spirit of the loving season as she dropped off her Valentine’s Day card during the Fort Frances Nursery School’s visit to the local post office last Wednesday. Children and their guardians were treated to a Valentine’s Day party at Knox United Church afterwards.
Dave Ogilvie The Fuhrer family, along with many families and friends, enjoyed a fantastic pancake-and-sausage breakfast upstairs at the arena in Emo on Monday morning. Other Family Day activities there included a photo scavenger hunt, photo booth, skating, a movie, and other crafts and games.
Andrew Willner was making plans on the fly to try and find a way past former Laker Aaron Wesley-Chisel during the first period of the host squad’s 5-2 win over the Thunder Bay North Stars on Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Chris Lowe Dear editor: I totally agree with the letter in last Wednesday’s paper written by Peter and Linda York regarding the selling of the property on Front and Nelson Streets to a contractor in Thunder Bay. I thought the mayor and council were willing to support the Assisted Living […]
By Ben Walker The Associated Press NEW YORK Now appointed America’s top dog CJ, the German shorthaired pointer. CJ won best in show at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night, beating a couple of top favourites at a nearly packed Madison Square Garden. The 3-year-old CJ bested 2,751 […]
By Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press NEW YORK Wesley the Dandie Dinmont terrier could feel confident of at least one win at the Westminster Kennel Club, since he was the only contestant for best of his venerable breed. But while Dandies have been part of Westminster since its 1877 beginning, […]
By J.M. Hirsch THE ASSOCIATED PRESS If you’re still using teriyaki sauce from a bottle, you’re doing it all wrong. And you’re depriving yourself of the awesomeness that is homemade teriyaki. I didn’t set out to master DIY teriyaki sauce, but my 11-year-old suddenly started craving the stuff. Not even […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL Air Canada has signed a letter of intent to purchase 45 of Bombardier’s CS300 aircraft with options for an additional 30 planes. Based on the list price of the CS300, Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) says a firm order would be worth about $3.8 billion. Once a firm purchase […]
