By Kimberly Pierceall The Associated Press LAS VEGAS The Miss Universe contestant from the Philippines is this year’s winner but for one brief moment Sunday evening, it appeared as if it might be a repeat win for Colombia. Colombia contestant Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo was already wearing the crown as this […]
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By Lindsey Bahr The Associated Press LOS ANGELES To say that the force is strong with this one is an understatement. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” brought in a galactic $238 million over the weekend, making it the biggest North American debut of all time according to studio estimates on […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Closing arguments in the trial of Sen. Mike Duffy will be heard Feb. 22-March 4. Judge Charles Vaillancourt said he wants to see written submissions from the Crown and the defence in advance. He hopes that will focus their arguments and perhaps reduce the two weeks set […]
The Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.—A new report says temperatures in the world’s lakes are rising more than in the oceans or the atmosphere, which could worsen problems such as algae blooms and oxygen-deprived dead zones where fish can’t survive. The study combined satellite and ground measurements of 235 lakes […]
The Associated Press ST. LOUIS—Rams’ players saw the signs, heard the chanting, noticed the volume was turned up. The effort was inspired on what could have been the final home game for the franchise in St. Louis. “It was a great atmosphere,” quarterback Case Keenum said after the Rams beat […]
The Canadian PressStephen Whyno TORONTO—Things are going so poorly for Jonathan Bernier that even the shots that should sail wide are beating him. This time it was a puck off the shin of teammate Peter Holland that went past Bernier as the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the San Jose […]
Submitted Judy Koski, from the Church of the Lutheran Hour, handed over a donation to Corrine Colvin of the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope on Sunday. The congregation there held a drive, collecting slippers, robes, pajamas, and personal needs items for those staying at the shelter.
The Associated PressTom Withers CLEVELAND—The wife of U.S. PGA champion Jason Day was treated and released from a hospital after LeBron James crashed into her during an NBA game last night. Ellie Day was taken from Quicken Loans Arena, with her head immobilized, to MetroHealth Medical Center. She was released […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—The OPP yesterday laid criminal charges against two top aides to former premier Dalton McGuinty in a gas plants scandal that cast a cloud over his final days in power. David Livingston, McGuinty’s former chief of staff, and Laura Miller, the deputy chief who went on to […]
Staff It was a makeup night but Mary Kay was nowhere to be found. The Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League spent its last evening of action before its two-week holiday break getting caught up on games previously postponed. How I Set Your Mother continues to rule the roost with 69 […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA—The modest amount of tax money expected from legalized marijuana sales should go to addiction and support programs, the prime minister says. There’s potential for “a bit of revenue” from a revamped pot regime, but the federal government isn’t looking for a financial windfall, Justin Trudeau […]
Submitted Caren Fagerdahl worked on a Christmas centrepiece during a workshop at the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday led by Jennifer Coats. Watch for new and exciting workshops to be held there in the new year.
