The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA—The federal infrastructure minister says his government is willing to cut the strings on new infrastructure cash to help cities repair and build roads, bridges, sewers, and public transit facilities. The Liberal government has been under pressure from big-city mayors to loosen restrictions on promised infrastructure […]
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Joey Payeur It was like somebody stuck the game from two nights earlier in a photocopier. The Muskie girls’ hockey team again overcame a quiet start to beat the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) 6-1 last night for the second time in three evenings—this time at the ’52 Canadians Arena. […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Janelle Kaemingh used a lightning-fast first stride to eventually blow past Carissa Heino (13) and captain Megan Kasprick of the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints to score shorthanded for the game’s opening goal in the second period of Fort High’s 6-1 win in NorWOSSA action last night at […]
The Canadian PressRoss Marowits MONTREAL—Resolute Forest Products is facing the threat of expulsion from the group that manages a widely-used international forest certification system. The Forest Stewardship Council said yesterday that its international board will decide in March whether to recommend that its 800 members vote to remove the Quebec-based […]
Joey Payeur It started ugly and didn’t finish pretty, but it was two points Darryl Galusha gladly will take. After his team fell behind 7-0, came back to lead midway through, and then had to hang on at the end, the Muskie junior boys’ basketball team pulled out a 42-38 […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO—Moments after his 1,000th NHL game and 546th win, Maple Leafs’ coach Mike Babcock laid out his long-range blueprint. Asked if he had another 1,000 games in him, Babcock cited his contract with Toronto. “Well, I’ve got this year and seven more here,” he noted. “And […]
The Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Rickie Fowler overcame some bad shots for a share of the lead yesterday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Phil Mickelson compounded his mistakes and fell back. After an hour-long frost delay at chilly TPC Scottsdale, Fowler played the first six holes in five-under. A group […]
The Associated PressArnie Stapleton SANTA CLARA, Calif.—They both visualized Adam Vinatieri growing up—these even-keeled kickers who are hoping to emulate “Mr. Clutch” in Super Bowl 50. Maybe it’s not the mighty legs of Cam Newton or the beautiful mind of Peyton Manning that will decide who wins Sunday when the […]
By Lauren La Rose The Canadian Press TORONTO As the founder of savings blog Coupon Nannie, Dana Calder is always looking for a good bargain and she’s had plenty of company lately. The number of questions on her Facebook page have skyrocketed since January, and she says most of the […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press So you’ve decided to host an Oscars party this year, but you aren’t sure what to serve. Because obviously you want something extra fancy, something that will allow you to shine nearly as brightly as those folks on the red carpet. My advice is […]
Staff Voting is underway for the 20th-annual Rainy River District Business Awards. Visit www.fortfranceschamber.com to vote for the most deserving businesses and individuals from more than 35 nominees in nine different categories. The online voting process will run until this Sunday (Feb. 7) at 11:59 p.m., with awards to be […]
Press Release Organizers of the fifth-annual Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival have partnered with the “Relay for Life” to hold their events together on Saturday, June 25 at the Sorting Gap Marina in Fort Frances. “Boundary Waters could not be happier with the partnership,” said festival organizer, foundation secretary, and […]
