Staff The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has some chefs lined up for its annual “Great Canadian Chili Cook-Off” this Wednesday (Sept. 16) but is leaving the door open a little longer for those who may be hesitating. Chamber executive director Jennifer Soderholm said seven teams have signed up to […]
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Staff Town council will vote Monday night to approve an agreement with JMX Contracting Inc. for the demolition of the Rainy Lake Hotel. The Gormley, Ont. contractor had submitted a bid of $597,432.96 to take down the vacant building. This amount includes a $100,000 contingency allowance, a $25,000 structural engineering […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK—The Toronto Blue Jays and N.Y. Yankees have to wait another day for the start of their AL East showdown. The opener of the four-game series between division-leading Toronto and the second-place Yankees was postponed because of rain last night more than an hour before the […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA—Shelby Miller doesn’t want to talk about frustration as he endures one of the toughest streaks in Braves’ history. “You would think so,” he said. “But you have to keep going out there and grinding.” Miller lost his 13th-consecutive decision, and failed to win for his 21st-straight […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK—Serena Williams had to wait to try to continue her bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam after her U.S. Open semi-final was postponed yesterday because of rain in the forecast. The top-seeded Williams was supposed to face 43rd-ranked Roberta Vinci of Italy last night at Flushing […]
Heather Latter A group of walkers yesterday took part in “A Mile in My Moccasins”—an awareness walk to acknowledge and support individuals, children, families, and caregivers affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The event, hosted by the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre in collaboration with the FASD Community Partners of […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Power Corp. is looking for local residents with a knowledge of the electrical industry to serve on its board of directors. FFPC CEO and president Joerg Ruppenstein said two of the five current directors’ terms soon will be up and the board is seeking applicants. […]
The Associated Press BOSTON—David Ortiz hit his 498th career home run, a three-run shot to cap a four-run third inning, as the Boston Red Sox dumped AL East-leading Toronto 10-4 last night, sending the Blue Jays to just their second series loss since late July. Mookie Betts had a solo […]
Joey Payeur The old and the new collided on this play as veteran blueliner Sam McKinnon ended up getting the better of rookie goalie candidate Ziggy Skead during the first day of tryouts for the Muskie girls’ hockey team Tuesday at the Ice For Kids Arena. The hopefuls have a […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON—With a chance to gain ground in the NL East race, Drew Storen and the rest of Washington’s relievers had a series to forget. Storen yielded Yoenis Cespedes’ go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, moments after pinch-hitter Kelly Johnson connected for a tying shot off Stephen Strasburg, […]
The Associated PressGregory Katz LONDON—It was a day for the history books. But it was not in her majesty’s temperament to make much of a fuss. Yesterday around 5:30 p.m. (local time), Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in Britain’s proud and often turbulent history—dating back more than […]
The Canadian Press VANCOUVER—Three types of Smirnoff Ice coolers have been recalled in B.C. following a Canada-wide warning about possible glass contamination. Smirnoff’s supplier, Diageo Canada, voluntarily recalled several of the alcoholic drinks last week because of the possibility they may contain small pieces of glass. The Canadian Food Inspection […]
