The Associated Press PARIS—The Belgian extremist suspected of masterminding the deadly attacks in Paris died a day ago, along with his female cousin, in a police raid on a suburban apartment building, French officials said today, adding it still was not clear exactly how he died. The body of Abdelhamid […]
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The Canadian PressRoss Marowits MONTREAL—Resolute Forest Products is stepping up efforts to counter dwindling demand for paper by accelerating its entry into the North American tissue business. The Montreal-based company expects to become the continent’s 10th-largest tissue-maker—joining Canadian rivals Cascades and KP Tissue—with the acquisition of Florida-based Atlas Paper and […]
The Canadian Press REGINA—Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says the province will establish a refugee settlement centre to co-ordinate the arrival of Syrian refugees there. The announcement comes just days after Wall said the federal government should suspend its plan to bring in 25,000 Syrian refugees by year’s end because of […]
Joey Payeur Fort High co-op student Kevin Metke mixed together chemicals to create a colour wall while demonstrating some of the skills he learned while assigned to help out in the school’s science department. Metke was one of about 40 students showcasing their work placements this semester during “Co-op Display […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph HAMILTON—Once again, Orlondo Steinauer has some shuffling to do. Defensive end Eric Norwood is doubtful for Sunday when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Ottawa Redblacks in the East Division final. Norwood reportedly suffered a season-ending knee injury in last weekend’s 25-22 home win over the Toronto […]
The Canadian PressJohn Korobanik EDMONTON—The Edmonton Eskimos are confident a three-week layoff will work in their favour as they prepare to host the Calgary Stampeders in Sunday’s CFL West final. Teams finishing first in the West, and being off the semi-final week, have just a 5-5 record over the past […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO—A man beaten by police in an incident caught on videotape earlier this month filed a lawsuit yesterday alleging two officers attacked him without provocation and used excessive force during an illegal arrest. Police then added insult to injury by scorning family members who complained about […]
Joey Payeur If a month-and-a-half of practice wasn’t enough for the Muskie boys’ hockey team to be ready to play Tuesday night, the unexpected reappearance of their head coach and his partner definitely was. Jamie Davis was in his customary position behind the Muskie bench—and his squad gave him and […]
Duane Hicks The town has put out a request for proposals to develop a market square on Scott Street. Chief Building Official Travis Rob said the town is looking for a reputable architecture firm to design an open-air market square at the site of the former Rainy Lake Hotel. Rob […]
By Dave Kolpack The Associated Press FARGO, N.D. Wednesday’s news that the University of North Dakota’s new nickname would be Fighting Hawks was greeted matter-of-factly by some UND players and coaches. The mascot received 57 per cent of the vote compared to 43 per cent for Roughriders in the two-name […]
Germany’s largest trade union IG Metall opening joint US office with United Auto Workers NASHVILLE Germany’s largest trade union is opening a joint office with the United Auto Workers in Tennessee to promote labour issues at German automakers and suppliers in the southern United States. Frankfurt-based IG Metall estimates that […]
By Elizabeth Karmel The Associated Press The weekend before Thanksgiving usually is my holiday gift-making weekend. Most years, my mother and I make wild persimmon fruitcakes, which we wrap in bourbon-soaked cheesecloth. They are so delicious. But this year, I’ve decided to start a spicy new tradition. I am going […]
