The Canadian Press When it comes to school lunches, variety is important to keep kids from getting bored. A healthy mix also provides different nutrients. “No one fruit or no one vegetable is going to give you everything that your body needs, so the more variety the better chances we […]
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The Canadian PressCraig Wong OTTAWA—It’s gut check time, financial advisers said this week as stock markets around the world went for a wild ride testing just how much risk investors are really comfortable with. The S&P/TSX composite index plunged more than 768 points in early trading Monday, then recouped all […]
The Canadian PressTamsyn Burgmann VANCOUVER—A natural gas operation that halted work after a 4.6-magnitude earthquake in northeastern British Columbia last week has been linked to the largest earthquake in the province that’s been attributed to fracking. Progress Energy, which is owned by Malaysia’s Petronas, paused its operations after the Aug. […]
Submitted A presentation will be held Tuesday (Sept. 1) at 7 p.m., at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo regarding the “Loving God, Blessing Israel” tour. Return Ministries, CMJ Canada, and Tikkun International began the tour Aug. 14, which will take them from Victoria, B.C. to St. John’s, Nfld. in […]
Press Release Today the Grassy Narrows First Nation declared a state of emergency over unsafe drinking water conditions in the community. The community is delivering bottled water door to door to ensure that their families, many of which have already been impacted by mercury poisoning, have safe drinking water. Drinking […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind residents to beware of a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam in which someone, claiming to be a representative from the CRA, calls to inform you that you owe the government money and that payment has to be made […]
Joey Payeur The Barwick Blue Knights were a mass of happy humanity after the final out of their 8-6 victory over the Rainy Lake Pirates in Game 2 of the best-of-three Rainy River District Fastball League championship at Oltsher Field in Barwick on Tuesday. Pearse Jackson, far left, had a […]
Press Release Registrations are now being accepted for a seniors’ fair being held Friday, Sept. 18 at the Sister Kennedy Centre here. To register, call the centre (274-7656), drop by the centre (401 Nelson St.), or call the Memorial Sports Centre (274-4561). The registration deadline is Sept. 15. Although there […]
Staff Joe Basaraba’s continuing hockey travels will now take him to the Sunshine State. The Fort Frances native signed on Tuesday with the ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears for the upcoming season. Basaraba, 23, split last season between the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones and the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage. The forward had […]
From the RCMP The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ontario is issuing public notice with respect to fraudulent telephone calls. The RCMP is warning of fraudulent telephone calls in which the caller identifies themselves as an RCMP officer calling to collect fines or income taxes or a variety of other […]
From the OPP Once again it is time for students to head back to school—and for motorists to be on the lookout for them and school buses. The Ontario Provincial Poli ce would like to remind everyone that school buses are back in service next week. Motorists must obey the […]
Joey Payeur The woman that stole the hearts of our nation more than 25 years ago while displaying her unforgettable on-ice artistry will be coming to Fort Frances to share her wisdom with the next generation of skaters. Elizabeth Manley, who won the silver medal in ladies figure skating at […]
