Heather Latter “Alice,” portrayed by Chelsea Barron, visited the hall of strange doors in the second scene of “Alice@Wonderland” presented by Muskie Theatre last night at the Townshend Theatre. A modern re-telling of Lewis Carroll’s classic story, the roughly 70-minute play runs again there tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. […]
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Joey Payeur Todd Hamilton not only gave his regular starting goalie the night off, he gave himself one, too. Hamilton turned the reins over to assistant coach and teacher rep Tressa Galusha, who earned her first win behind the bench in leading the Muskie girls’ hockey team to a 15-0 […]
Duane Hicks Put on your ugly sweater and get yourself to Scott Street tomorrow because Santa Claus is coming to town! The Fort Frances Community Christmas Parade, which is set to get underway at 5:30 p.m., has shaped up to be one the grandest in recent years. “We have well […]
Staff Kathie Jackson and her crew hope it was just a bump in the road. The Fort Frances skip and her team of third Teresa McFayden, second Leanne Eluik, and lead Jackie McCormick suffered their first loss at the 2015 Travelers Curling Club Championships in Ottawa yesterday. Alberta downed Northern […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO—Canada’s homicide rate remained at its lowest level in five decades last year but aboriginals accounted for a disproportionate number of the victims, Statistics Canada reported on yesterday. Overall, police services across the country reported 516 killings in 2014 —four more than in 2013. The tiny […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO—Medical marijuana users in Ontario now are legally able to use vaporizers just about anywhere in the province. The Liberal government quietly exempted them this week from a law that bans the use of e-cigarettes anywhere regular cigarettes are prohibited. It means medical marijuana users can […]
The Canadian PressBruce Cheadle LONDON—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has used an interview with an influential BBC current affairs show in London to issue his most pungent retort yet to his Canadian detractors. Trudeau, 43, endured more than two years of Conservative party attack ads declaring him “just not ready” before […]
The Canadian Press Premiers across the country reiterated yesterday that their governments are prepared to accept thousands of Syrian refugees but some are raising questions about funding, particularly for housing. B.C. Premier Christy Clark noted Metro Vancouver’s housing prices are the highest in the country and funding details still need […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG—Only Henry Burris can arrive at the Grey Cup with a chip on his shoulder and a megawatt smile. The 40-year-old Ottawa Redblacks’ quarterback comes to the CFL title game having thrown for 361 touchdowns and more than 60,000 yards in his 16 years in the league. […]
Staff Eight different scorers made for a well-balanced attack as the Muskie boys’ hockey team blanked the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) 8-0 at the Ice For Kids Arena on Tuesday night. Sully Shortreed netted the lone goal of the first period. The Muskies (4-0) then exploded for six more […]
Joey Payeur Annalise Hayes’ quickest move all night was her attempted escape from a post-game interview. Considering what she accomplished on the ice, that’s saying something. Hayes netted a hat trick that sparked a 5-4 comeback win for the Muskie girls’ hockey team over the Dryden Eagles in the NorWOSSA […]
The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas GREEN BAY, Wis.—A prime-time game between the longtime NFC North rivals Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers usually is enough to make for must-watch viewing on U.S. Thanksgiving. It will have to compete tonight with Brett Favre returning to Lambeau Field. At halftime, Favre’s No. […]
