The Canadian Press INVERNESS, N.S.—The organizer of a wildly-popular fundraising game that has drawn thousands of people to a small Cape Breton town will bring the event to an end on Oct. 3, saying “Chase the Ace” simply has grown too big. Cameron MacQuarrie said if no one wins the […]
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Duane Hicks Legion Br. #29 president Ray Watson, far left, and vice-president Warren Anderson, far right, presented local OPP Community Services Officer Cst. Guy Beaudry, Peggy Loyie, executive director of Rainy River District Victims Services Program, and EMS Deputy Chief Ed Carlson with “Poppy Puppies” on Tuesday evening. Some will […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Ontario’s Liberal government hopes to have six packs of beer for sale in at least 60 grocery stores by Christmas, and in 450 supermarkets within three years. A 10-year agreement between the government and foreign-owned Brewers Retail, which owns 447 Beer Store outlets, will keep the same […]
The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—Ontario’s Liberal government is promising a “top to bottom” review of the way it delivers home- and community-based health care following a critical report from the province’s auditor general. The government “needs to take a hard look” at the $2.4 billion spent annually by community care […]
From the OPP A telephone scam has resurfaced in Rainy River District. Recently, individuals have received telephone calls similar to the “Emergency or Grandparent Scam” that has occurred in the past throughout Canada and the U.S. In the typical scenario, a grandparent or elder receives a phone call from a […]
From the MNRF At this time of year, with hunting, outdoor recreation, and rural cottage and resident clean-up, people are reminded to manage all outdoor fires safely and watch for firefighting personnel working on wildfires. For further tips on how to be FireSmart, visit ontario.ca/firesmart While no new fires were […]
Press Release The local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary met Sept. 9, with 32 members in attendance. We hope everyone had a good summer. The Legion ladies now will be busy preparing for the annual Remembrance Day Tea—and will need every member’s assistance to make this worthy event the huge success it […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON—On paper it looked like no contest but the rookie-laden Winnipeg Jets gave the mainly veteran Edmonton Oilers all they could handle last night. Matt Hendricks scored the winner on a late penalty shot, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a pair of assists, as the Oilers remained perfect […]
Joey Payeur It will be home sweet home for the Muskie boys’ golf team. Tyson-Skylar Morrisseau’s first-place finish, a third from Graeme Kitt, and a 10th from Kendyn Faragher fuelled the Muskies to a second-place showing in the team competition with a combined score of 354 at the NorWOSSA final […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong TORONTO—Blue Jays’ catcher Russell Martin was just trying to make solid contact when he stepped to the plate with two runners on in a tight one-run game against the N.Y. Yankees last night. When Andrew Bailey’s inside fastball leaked out over the plate, Martin turned on […]
Joey Payeur Welcome home, Dylan Kooner. One of two veteran forwards, along with Carter Chorney, announced Tuesday as having rejoined the team, Kooner wasted no time proving his worth. His short-handed goal in the second period helped lift the Fort Frances Lakers (1-0) to a 5-3 win over the English […]
By Rachel Zoll The Associated Press Pope Francis told U.S. bishops Wednesday they should avoid “harsh and divisive” language and create a church with the warmth of a “family fire,” as he laid out a vision for American Catholicism far from the defensive stands on social issues that have put […]
