The Associated PressBarry Wilner SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Peyton Manning gave himself a chance to have “Super” ending to his career, and Von Miller and the Denver defence made the plays to secure the title for the Broncos. Manning and Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton were harassed all game yesterday, but the Broncos […]

Staff They took the scenic route to Sault Ste. Marie but they’re on their way. The Fort Frances rink of skip Anika Beaudry, third Tory Beaudry, second Jillian Cousineau, lead Katrina Slomke, and fifth Ashley Payne won the last-chance West region qualifier in Nipigon over the weekend to advance to […]

The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Canada’s fighter jets will end their fight in Iraq and Syria within two weeks, and be replaced by what the Liberal government is calling an expanded mission focused on training local security forces and helping to rebuild the shattered region. Canadian bombs will stop falling by Feb. […]

Joey Payeur Brandon Bodnar leads the SIJHL in two major statistical categories—and he’s a back-up goalie. Such is the terrific netminding depth of the Fort Frances Lakers, who got 21 saves from their rookie goalie in blanking the English River Miners 4-0 on Saturday night at the Ice For Kids […]

From the OPP On Feb. 4 around at 12:50 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 east of Fort Frances. Officers located the motor vehicle within the Town of Fort Frances. The driver, a 31-year-old Thunder Bay man, was showing […]

Joey Payeur Muskie defenceman Byron Stewart poured coffee for Janice Gushulak during the team’s annual tea and bake sale Saturday at the Fort High cafeteria. The fundraiser was a rousing success, with all the tables full for most of the afternoon.

Staff It wasn’t a matter of if but when. The Muskie boys’ hockey team locked up first place—and home-ice advantage throughout the NorWOSSA playoffs—after a pair of dominating weekend wins at the ’52 Canadians Arena. Fort High (12-0) scored the last seven goals Friday night to put away the Red […]

By Barry Wilner The Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Peyton Manning gave himself a chance to have a Super ending to his career. Von Miller and the Denver defence made the plays to secure the title for the Broncos. Manning and Panthers quarterback Cam Newton were harassed all game Sunday, […]

By Foster Klug And Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of The U.N. Security Council on Sunday strongly condemned North Korea’s launch of a long-range rocket that world leaders denounced as a banned test of dangerous ballistic missile technology and another “intolerable provocation.” The U.N.’s most powerful […]

By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. health officials issued guidelines Friday to prevent the sexual transmission of the Zika virus, telling men who have been to outbreak areas to use condoms during sex with pregnant women. The guidance also suggests the men might consider abstaining or using […]

By Katie Workman The Associated Press They sound simple. Crostini, that is. Slices of bread that have been brushed with olive oil and toasted, then topped with something that need be no more complex than a sprinkle of salt and a generous rub with a fresh garlic clove. Of course, […]

Staff The bullet train is back on track. How I Set Your Mother rebounded from a rare imperfect showing the previous week to post yet another maximum six-point effort last night to solidify its hold atop the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League. The league leaders improved to 94 points on […]