Staff The Muskie boys’ hockey team can’t seem to lose right now—and that’s just how they want it to stay. Fort High hosted the West Kildonan Wolverines (Winnipeg) for a pair of exhibition games here Friday and Saturday, romping to back-to-back victories of 14-4 and 11-0 while adding to a […]
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Mitch Calvert The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres had some rare success against the Fort William North Stars over the weekend. Despite losing their first four meetings this season, the Sabres grabbed three of a possible four points in back-to-back road games against the SIJHL’s front-runners thanks to a strong effort […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Howie Mandel, the Toronto-born host of the hit TV show “Deal or No Deal,” was to be released from a hospital in his hometown later today after being rushed there with an irregular heartbeat, a spokesman said. Lewis Kay issued an e-mail statement refuting early reports that […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Recent biochemistry graduate Poorya Nazari isn’t too worried about landing a job in today’s tough market. The Toronto-area man knows how to play poker. The 22-year-old recently returned home from a trip to the Bahamas $3 million (U.S.) richer. He spent about $700 to gain entry into […]
Duane Hicks As the town continues to work on its 2009 budget, council agreed last night to institute an interim tax levy. Just as in previous years, the interim levy is equal to about half of the total amount of taxes property owners paid in 2008. Interim tax levies are […]
Duane Hicks A change in Greyhound bus service between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay for the winter months will leave district passengers trying to get to Winnipeg either very inconvenienced or looking at other travel options. Effective today, Greyhound no longer will offer a 10:15 a.m. bus from Winnipeg to Thunder […]
Peggy Revell Tiny Morgan Skillen was held up in the water by her mother, Sarah, during this morning’s “Starfish” program at the Memorial Sports Centre. Filled with songs, and other activities, the program helps introduce infants to being in water while teaching parents/caregivers about water safety. While the “Starfish” program […]
