By Sara Moulton The Associated Press Big provisions are required to watch the big game, and nothing’s more substantial than a burger, even in its mini form ‚Äî the slider. Indeed, if you plan to serve a variety of dishes for the Super Bowl, sliders are more sensible than the […]
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Staff Fort Frances native Megan Carlson had a big hand in helping the Lynn University Fighting Knights capture top team honours at their first-annual Sprint Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla. on Saturday. With 705 points, the Knights easily outdistanced the second-place East Stroudsberg (Pa.) Warriors, who finished with 473. Carlson […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY—Shaw Communications is selling its media division to Corus Entertainment for $2.65 billion—a deal that will help fund the telecom company’s purchase of Wind Mobile. Shaw Media includes the Global Television network and 19 specialty channels, including HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, and Showcase—formerly part of the […]
Press Release If you are ready to make a difference in your community, want to be part of the solution, and embrace new challenges, this is your time to join the Treaty #3 Police Service. Interested applicants for police officer positions are invited to attend an information session with our […]
Staff It was a busy weekend for the Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association both here and out of town. The Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Calder Legal Eagles hung in with the Gillons’ Atoms (FFMHA) before falling 1-0 on Saturday. Several teams from the FFGWHA then headed to Dryden for the […]
Staff The Kenora Thistles once again were a thorn in the side of the Fort Frances Bantam ‘AA’ Canadians. Jacob Frankcom netted a pair of goals, including the game-winner four minutes into the third period, to lead the host Thistles to a 3-1 win over the Canadians in the final […]
Staff They’re heading for home—and for home-ice advantage, as well. The three Muskie curling rinks served notice that they plan to defend their respective NorWOSSA titles to the end as all showed well at the league qualifier in Sioux Lookout, which wrapped up Tuesday. With only one loss each, the […]
The Associated Press The brutal 1820s frontier saga “The Revenant” landed a leading 12 nominations for the 88th-annual Academy Awards while the acting categories again were filled entirely by white performers. The strong showing today for “The Revenant,” including a best actor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio and best supporting actor […]
The Associated PressJill Lawless LONDON—British actor Alan Rickman, a classically-trained stage star and sensual screen villain in the “Harry Potter” saga and other films, has died. Rickman’s family said that the actor died early today in London at age 69 after a battle with cancer. Daniel Radcliffe, who played opposite […]
The Associated Press HOUSTON—The Houston Rockets finally are on a roll, playing the way they expected to—but didn’t—to start the season. James Harden had 27 points and 11 assists as the Rockets got their season-high fifth-straight win—a 107-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. “We’re playing for each other. […]
The Canadian PressKyle Cicerella TORONTO—Toronto coach Mike Babcock knew his team was in trouble once they had to climb out of an early hole. Rookie Joonas Korpisalo made 41 saves, and Boone Jenner opened the scoring in the first period, as the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets held on for a […]
Staff Nearly three dozen men and women have been nominated to run for Couchiching chief and council in the Feb. 24 election. The four nominations for chief include incumbent Sara Mainville, along with Louis “Smokey” Bruyere, Scott McPherson, and Brian Perrault. The 31 nominated for council are (in alphabetical order) […]
