Chris Marchand – Dryden Observer Muskie Kennedi Handberg wound her way through the foliage en route to a 17th-place finish in the high school girls’ open five-km cross-country race yesterday in Dryden.
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The Canadian Press TORONTO—Ontario’s Liberal government says it will hold hearings across the province to get feedback on ways to close the wage gap between men and women. Nearly 30 years after Ontario passed legislation requiring “equal pay for work of equal value,” women still earn between 12 and 31 […]
The Canadian PressChinta Puxley WINNIPEG—Manitoba’s child-welfare system is being called a “national disgrace” as the province continues to come under fire for having more than 10,000 children in care. Conservative Opposition critic Ian Wishart said the system is in crisis while the NDP government ignores the problem and makes excuses. […]
Heather Latter Alyx Duffy of Egale Canada spoke to members of the local “Celebrating Diversity” committee during its meeting Wednesday afternoon. He and his team later facilitated a workshop for parents and community members about creating safe and inclusive school communities for LGBTQ students, which was hosted by the Rainy […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER—The Canadian Medical Association and the federal government apply a far more rigid standard to prescribing marijuana than other drugs, resulting in negative—or even deadly—consequences, say experts from the B.C. Centre for Excellent in HIV/AIDS. Medical marijuana is held to a different standard than other prescription […]
Heather Latter St. Francis principal Darlene Fejos Rousseau, left, posed with Tara Henttonen and Danielle Spuzak of the United Native Friendship Centre, Jillian Cousineau, Alacea Yerxa, and Kennedi Gosselin of the student council, and Joy Lockman of the Fishes and Loaves Soup Kitchen with the school’s donation to the UNFC […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The Emo Legion is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving supper this Sunday (Oct. 11). The menu consists of ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salads, buns, cranberries, and desserts, with the cost being $15 for adults and $7 for kids 10 and under. Pre-ordered take-outs also available. • • […]
Press Release Due to a number of residents experiencing upper respiratory symptoms at Rainycrest Long-Term Care, an outbreak has been declared. Despite significant reductions in the number of existing and new cases, a visiting restriction will continue to be in place until further notice. Family members are asked to restrict […]
Duane Hicks Sunset Country Ford staff, including Jamie Beasant, left, Terry Mueller, Tamara Ouellet, Cliff Marsh, and Brittany Strachan, gave a jump start this morning with donations to the dealership’s “We Scare Hunger/Free the Children” food drive. Drop by the dealership to donate a non-perishable food item and enter your […]
Staff Why not be thankful for your democratic freedom this Thanksgiving weekend and vote in the advance poll for the federal election? Advance polls are open today through Monday (Oct. 9-12) from noon-8 p.m. at the Copper River Inn in Fort Frances and the rec centre in Rainy River. Remember […]
Staff In a race named after turkeys, Jenny Hammond and her Muskie teammates’ performance was the farthest thing from resembling the traditional Thanksgiving bird. Hammond’s first-place finish in the high school girls’ open division propelled the Muskies’ all-female cross-country running team to top spot in the division at the Dryden […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Advantage Texas Rangers. The underdog AL West champions, no strangers to being written off, spoiled the Blue Jays’ long-awaited return to the post-season yesterday afternoon by beating Toronto ace David Price en route to a 5-3 win. Rangers’ manager Jeff Banister sent Cole Hamels, his marquee man, […]
