From the MNRF Two new fires were confirmed between Oct. 1-4 in the Northwest Region. Kenora Fire #52, located near Whitney Lake, is now “out” at 0.1 hectares in size. Thunder Bay Fire #49, located near Nelson Lake, also is “out” at 0.1 hectares. Meanwhile, two new fires were confirmed […]
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The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA—A new court ruling means a devout Muslim woman who chooses to cover her face now has a chance to become a Canadian and vote in the Oct. 19 federal election. The Federal Court of Appeal yesterday rejected a government request to put a recent decision […]
Staff Defenceman Brandon Zajicek likely will make his debut tonight when the Fort Frances Lakers host the Dryden GM Ice Dogs. Zajicek was signed to replace blueliner Craig Murray, whom Lakers’ head coach and general manager Wayne Strachan said has left the team. Zajicek, a 19-year-old from Albertville, Mn., split […]
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances has been advised by its Chief Administrative Officer, Mark McCaig, of his intention to retire effective Nov. 15. McCaig has worked for the town in various capacities over the past 39 years, and has served as CAO since 2003. He has served the […]
Heather Latter Fort High students spoke to representatives from Ontario’s 21 universities yesterday in the large gym as part of the University Information Program (UIP). Students were able to learn more about admission requirements, scholarships, residence, the application process, campus life, and much more.
The Canadian PressChinta Puxley WINNIPEG—A reserve cut off from the mainland and under a boil-water advisory for almost two decades is taking its case to the United Nations. Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, which straddles the Manitoba-Ontario boundary, became isolated a century ago during construction of an aqueduct that carries […]
The Associated PressTim Booth SEATTLE—With one big punch, Kam Chancellor showed his importance to the Seattle Seahawks. And once again, the Seahawks may have received another Monday night break from the officials in the same end zone where the infamous “Fail Mary” took place. Chancellor knocked the ball free from […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson INCHEON, South Korea—Phil Mickelson studied the line of the putt from both sides, then stood over an imaginary golf ball about halfway to the hole and gently swung his putter to make sure he had the right read. And it wasn’t even his shot. “The first […]
The Associated PressSteven Wine MIAMI—The new Miami Dolphins coach says talent is not their problem. Dan Campbell thinks the Dolphins need a more aggressive, intense, competitive environment—and he plans to provide it. Campbell was promoted yesterday from his job as an assistant when the Dolphins fired Joe Philbin just four […]
The Associated PressMike Fitzpatrick NEW YORK—Late in the season, as the N.Y. Mets closed in on their NL East championship, one opponent after another sat in the visitors’ dugout at Citi Field and commended manager Terry Collins. “Real happy for T.C.,” was the sentiment echoed by Atlanta skipper Fredi Gonzalez […]
Staff The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test results will be presented to Rainy River District School Board trustees at their regular meeting tonight at Rainy River High School. At total of 220 students attempted the test in March—a participation rate of 92 percent, which is comparable with the provincial participation […]
By Jason Dearen And Jennifer Kay The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The captain of the 790-foot El Faro planned to bypass Hurricane Joaquin, but some kind of mechanical failure left the U.S. container ship with 33 people aboard helplessly and tragically adrift in the path of the powerful storm, the […]
