By Katie Workman The Associated Press I am a Football Mom. A New York City Football Mom, so Football Moms from, say, Texas or California might smirk at me a little. That’s OK. I recognize the difference. But no matter how competitive the league, there is always food involved ‚Äî […]

The Associated Press TORONTO — Sears Canada Inc. said Tuesday it is seeking court approval to liquidate its roughly 130 remaining stores, leaving approximately 12,000 employees without a job. The embattled retailer has been operating under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act since June. It said that it had failed to […]

By Matthew Brown The Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. — Attorneys for the Trump administration said a federal judge has no authority to second-guess a presidential permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline as they seek to stop a lawsuit that would block the project. Justice Department attorneys are due in […]

By Eric Risberg And Janie Har The Associated Press SONOMA, Calif. — Worried California vintners surveyed the damage to their vineyards and wineries Tuesday as wildfires sweep through counties whose famous names have become synonymous with fine food and drink. At the Gundlach Bundschu in Sonoma County, workers were not […]

Staff The Fort Frances Lakers will be gunning to put in a better defensive effort when they visit the Thunder Bay North Stars tonight. “We have to buy into our defensive game,” head coach and general manager Wayne Strachan said yesterday morning in an e-mailed response to the Times regarding […]

Emo held its first-ever “Run for the Donut” 5K on Saturday. Some 87 participants enjoyed the beautiful fall morning by running around Front Street and through the Lions Park before finishing near the pavilion in the park. Prizes and doughnut-shaped medals were awarded afterwards.

Staff Both Muskie boys’ volleyball teams returned from Dryden victorious in NorWOSSA action last Tuesday. The senior squad evened its record to 2-2 following a 3-1 win in the best-of-five showdown by scores of 25-19, 25-14, 21-25, and 25-20. “We had strong serving by a number of boys, but led […]

Submitted Muskie Emma Toriseva captured a bronze medal in helping the Grade 7/8 girls’ contingent to another team victory at the annual Turkey Trot Races in Dryden on Friday.

Dave Ogilvie Trent Wilson and Ashlyn Beck went stride for stride through Lions Park as they participated in the inaugural “Run for the Donut.” They topped the male and female divisions, respectively.

Staff Any good feelings stemming from the Muskie football team’s Homecoming win quickly were snuffed out this past Friday. The black-and-gold were trounced 64-14 by the East Kildonan Collegiate Reivers to drop to 2-3 in the Andy Currie Division (‘A’) with two games left in the regular season. Head coach […]

Duane Hicks Alex Marusyk, playing a guitar handcrafted by fellow Fort Frances native Joe Egan, entertained a full house last Wednesday evening at From the Grind Up here. The Vancouver-based musician and artist was home for about a week to catch up with friends and family, enjoy Thanksgiving, and go […]

Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Emo’s first “Run for the Donut” 5K held Saturday morning was deemed a total success by organizers. Some 87 eager participants enjoyed a beautiful fall morning while doing a double loop around Front Street and the Lions Park before finishing near the pavilion. The event was the […]