Heather Latter Curtis Boivin, left, Hue Eldridge, and Curran Strachan were “books” for the second-annual “Human Library” event at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Tuesday night. Held in partnership with the local Celebrating Diversity committee, the event allowed people to “borrow” the “books” for conversation to learn […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The police officers, first responders, and citizens who responded with such bravery and compassion to the killings of two Canadian military members a year ago exemplified what Canada is, Gov. Gen. David Johnston said today. Johnston joined soldiers, veterans, dignitaries, and hundreds of ordinary citizens at the […]
Duane Hicks Marra McPherson got some treats from Glenna Rea of Webb’s Wholesale and Margaret Robinson of Hershey Canada during the 11th-annual kids’ Hallowe’en scavenger hunt at Walmart. More than 300 costume-clad children ventured through the store collecting treats and safety tips in each department.
Staff Ashley Croswell scored a season-high 14 points to pace the Muskie senior girls’ basketball squad to a 55-21 rout over the Kenora Broncos in NorWOSSA action here Tuesday. Claire Hyatt added 11 points for Fort High (5-0), which tightened its grip on first place and also won its 25th-straight […]
Staff There is a first time for everything—and what a time it will be. The Muskie cross-country running team made school history yesterday by qualifying its all-female squad for the OFSAA championships for the first time after a stellar day at the NWOSSAA meet in Thunder Bay. Fort High finished […]
The Associated PressNick Mendola BUFFALO, N.Y.—Evander Kane and the Buffalo Sabres brought relentless pressure last night. The payoff came just in time. Kane tied it with 4:29 left with his first goal for Buffalo as the Sabres came back to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in a shootout. “We […]
The Associated PressLindsey Tanner CHICAGO—The American Cancer Society now says women should start mammograms later in life and get fewer of them—a stance that puts the trusted group closer to an influential government task force’s advice. In new guidelines out Tuesday, the cancer society recommends most women should begin annual […]
Staff The doorway bearing the name “Rainy Lake Hotel” was the last piece of the front wall to be demolished yesterday afternoon. By about 4:15 p.m., nothing was left standing. JMX Contracting will continue to work there for the near future, tearing down the walls left standing next to Brockie’s […]
Staff The creator and director of the documentary, “Forgetful Not Forgotten,” will be telling his story about his father’s early onset of Alzheimer’s disease next Tuesday (Oct. 27) at the Townshend Theatre here. Chris Wynn will make a free presentation from 7-8 p.m. and everyone is invited (doors open at […]
The Associated Press MOSCOW A Russian military unit will be permanently stationed in the Arctic by 2018, the defence minister said on Thursday. Sergei Shoigu told Russian news agencies on Thursday that the “creation and arming” of the Arctic military unit should be completed by 2018. Shoigu also said Russia […]
By Michael Weissenstein The Associated Press HAVANA Cuba announced Wednesday that it is launching a long-term plan to preserve its sharks in co-operation with a U.S. environmental group, part of a rapidly accelerating partnership between the two countries aimed at preserving their shared waters in the Gulf of Mexico and […]
By Leanne Italie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK How do you wrangle a kitten-scale football field full of furry paw-thletes? With a tiny little ball on a string dangling from a great big TV camera. The Hallmark Channel, with help from host Beth Stern and Feline Football League Commissioner Boomer […]
