Joey Payeur Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Andrew Willner was robbed by Steinbach Pistons’ goalie Bennett Garber on this third-period scoring chance during the Lakers’ 4-2 loss in pre-season action Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers visit the Pistons in a rematch this Friday.
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The Canadian PressMurray Brewster OTTAWA—The Conservatives stumbled as the federal election reached an unofficial milestone yesterday—dropping two candidates from their slate in the important Greater Toronto Area battleground after embarrassing videos surfaced in the mainstream media and online. Jerry Bance, who was running in Scarborough Rouge Park, was the first […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG—A southern Ontario fire chief is being hailed for risking a possible injury in order to stop a runaway truck in a Winnipeg shopping centre parking lot. Brian George, who lives in Strathroy, west of London, was heading home Saturday after visiting his daughters in northern Manitoba. […]
From the MNRF Ontario firefighting resources are scaling back as the autumn season approaches and fire activity slows. FireRanger crew members ended their contracts in the first week of September. Senior crew members are extended until Sept. 20, and extensions can be added if the fire situation increases. However, later […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—A re-elected Conservative government would create an endowment fund for museums that would match the money the institutions raise privately. The party announced Sunday that the endowment fund would be based on a similar program already in place for the arts. A Conservative news release said the […]
Duane Hicks Laurie Beadle enjoyed delicious pancakes Saturday morning at the popular free pancake breakfast hosted by local MPP Sarah Campbell at the Legion here. A Labour Day tradition started by former MPP Howard Hampton almost 30 years ago, this year’s meal was prepared and served by the Legion Ladies’ […]
The Associated PressKen Powtak BOSTON—The Toronto Blue Jays are trying to slug their way to an AL East title. They’ll need better pitching than this, though. Jackie Bradley Jr. had four hits and four RBIs, and Rick Porcello pitched into the eighth inning, as the Boston Red Sox beat the […]
The Associated Press DARLINGTON, S.C.—Joe Gibbs couldn’t help but beam about this team victory. Carl Edwards drove superbly, crew chief Darian Grubb made stellar calls with his car two laps down, and the No. 19 crew got the car out of the pits in first when it counted most. The […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson NORTON, Mass.—Four months ago, the question was whether Rickie Fowler was winning as much as he should. Three victories later, no one can question how he wins. At The Players Championship, he finished birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie and then won a three-hole playoff over Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner. […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich NEW YORK—Andy Murray watched a 130 m.p.h. ace zoom by to create a two-set deficit at the U.S. Open, then sat in his change-over chair and cursed at himself over and over and over. A little later, Murray cracked his racket against the court once, breaking […]
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS—Teddy Bridgewater leading the huddle, taking the snaps, and surveying the field. Adrian Peterson powering his way through the line. The Minnesota Vikings finally can send the fulcrum of their offence onto the field at the same time. The combination came together one year late, but there’s […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers dug themselves a hole from which they couldn’t quite climb out. Luke Amsbaugh tallied twice as the Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) doubled the Lakers 4-2 in pre-season action Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers (0-2) were down 1-0 after the first period, […]
