The Fort Frances Senior Centre is asking town council to support, in principle, helping it acquire a larger facility that would meet current and future programming needs.

In a letter to council, Diane Maxey, chair of the Fort Frances Senior Centre Board of Management, explained that activity there has increased over the past few years.

SASKATOON—A radio ad airing in Saskatchewan is asking listeners whether Canadians are being told the whole truth about residential schools.

The radio spot, which aired recently across multiple private radio stations, was made by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, a Winnipeg-based think-tank.

WINNIPEG—The federal government says it will provide more than $154 million to the Manitoba Métis Federation as the group works towards self-government.

The government said in a statement Saturday that the federation will use some of the money to improve the social and economic well-being of the Manitoba Métis community.

NORRISTOWN, Pa.—A judge declared Bill Cosby a “sexually violent predator” today as a first step toward sentencing the 81-year-old comedian for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman over a decade ago.

The classification means Cosby must undergo monthly counselling for the rest of his life and report quarterly to authorities.

GATINEAU, Que.—Residents from across Canada's national capital region who were hit by Friday's devastating tornadoes have started rebuilding their homes—and their lives.

Festus John worried about his future yesterday in a Gatineau, Que. community centre that had been transformed into an emergency shelter for hundreds of people unable to return home.

OTTAWA—Federal Liberals have rejected a request by opposition MPs to delve into the issue of whether it's appropriate for a politician to routinely use the Constitution's controversial notwithstanding clause to override a court's decision.

TORONTO—Premier Doug Ford slammed his predecessor's handling of Ontario's books yesterday, calling it the “biggest government scandal in a generation,” as he announced plans for a special committee that would dig further into the province's fiscal situation.

OTTAWA—Confusion over the number of irregular migrants that have been removed from Canada led to an apology yesterday from Border Security minister Bill Blair—and attracted fresh calls from Opposition MPs for more action to address ongoing border woes.

CALGARY—The odds are stacked against Sami Niku when it comes to cracking an experienced Winnipeg Jets' blueline this season.

But the 21-year-old Finn is showing he's not far away.

Niku and Nikolaj Ehlers, who notched the overtime winner, each scored twice last night as Winnipeg won 5-4 over the Calgary Flames.

CJ Suess rounded out the scoring for Winnipeg.

TORONTO—If last night's game marked the last for Marco Estrada in a Blue Jays' uniform, he wasn't pleased with how it ended.

Estrada, who will become a free agent at the end of the season, allowed four runs on seven hits—including two solo homers—as the Jays fell 5-3 to the Houston Astros to open their final home series of the year.

TAMPA, Fla.—It was not the way Ben Roethlisberger would draw it up but the Pittsburgh Steelers will take it.

Look for occasional rain and drizzle tonight, with an overnight low of two C (35 F) and west winds gusting up to 13 km/h.

Tomorrow will see brief afternoon showers, with a high of 12 (53) and low around four (39).

Look for west-southwest winds gusting up to 18 km/h.

A little rain is forecast for Thursday, along with a high of 10 (50) and low dipping to minus-one (30).

Get ready to laugh.

“Monday at the Manor”—a comedy in two acts written and directed by Tracy Gibson—will be performed Oct. 18-20 at La Place Rendez-Vous.

It's been six years since Gibson and company staged the dinner theatre performance, “Bridie & Company,” and the local playwright felt it was high time to get back to the stage.

A group of 65 girls from across Northwestern Ontario attended Sunny Cove Camp from Sept. 20-23 for a weekend of empowerment, building positive self-esteem, and leadership skills.

The annual “I Am Awesome (And I Know It)” self-esteem retreat for young women brought in girls aged 11-16 from Rainy River District, as well as Dryden, Kenora, and Thunder Bay.

Members of the Rainy River District OPP will be out patrolling district roadways, specifically targeting seat belt offenders during the fall seat belt campaign from Sept. 26-Oct. 5.

Some 257,475 seat belt charges have been laid over the last 10 years, with 25- to 34-year-olds being issued more charges (63,846) than any other demographic.

A British Columbia man has been fined for an offence under the Ontario Fishery Regulations.

Wayne Jensen, of Vancouver, pleaded guilty and was fined $3,250 for possessing an over-limit of walleye.

Creating a fire safety plan, and having all the proper alarms in place, has become more important now than ever before.

“Thirty years ago, you had approximately 15-17 minutes to escape a house fire,” noted Chapple, Emo, La Vallee & Alberton Fire Chief Josh Colling.

Guthrie United Church will host its annual “Harvest Supper” this Sunday (Sept. 30) beginning at 5 p.m. at the Devlin Hall.

The menu will feature turkey, ham, and all the fixings—plus all those wonderful pies!

Admission is $18 for adults and $12 for kids aged six-12 (those five and under eat free).

Members of the Rainy River District OPP would like to encourage the public to help prevent child sexual abuse and risk of victimization in our communities.

The OPP has partnered with the Canadian Centre of Child Exploitation (Canadian Centre) to protect children from those who would do them harm.

Fort Frances council will take a look at a request from the Township of Emo to use the town's recycling depot.

“As you may know, the plant that recycles paper and cardboard in International Falls shut down earlier this spring,” Emo CAO/clerk-treasurer Bridget Foster wrote in a letter dated Sept. 19.

About 30 members of Unifor Local 324 voted 88 percent in favour of a new first contract with Weechi-it-te-win Family Services that also was ratified by its board last Thursday.

Weechi-it-te-win Family Services is an indigenous-based child welfare agency located near Fort Frances that serves Anishinaabe residents from 10 area First Nations across the Kenora and Rainy River districts.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has recorded more than 6,000 deaths of residential school students out of the estimated 150,000 children who attended.

Statistics show the odds of a child dying in the residential school system was higher than that of a Canadian soldier dying in World War II.

Fort Frances native Haven Labbe visited the Swiss and French Alps late last month in an attempt to climb several peaks more than 4,000 metres in height.

She embarked on the trip to help fundraise for the Fort Frances Women's Shelter of Hope and spread awareness about the organization.

The Fort Frances Legion Br. #29 and Ladies Auxiliary filled the Legion Hall on Saturday afternoon to honour and recognize members who reached a milestone in their service.

The awards were held differently than in years past, with them being done jointly instead of individually for the branch and auxiliary.

The Chapple, Emo, La Vallee & Alberton Fire & Emergency Service is running its annual recruitment drive up until this Sunday (Sept. 30).

The service currently is looking to fill five vacant positions in Alberton, two in Chapple, two in Emo, and two in La Vallee.

Chief Josh Colling encourages anyone in these communities with an interest to submit an application.

Those staying at local hotels and motels will be paying a little more in the future after town council voted Monday night to adopt a new four percent municipal accommodation tax (MAT), effective Jan. 1, 2019.

The Fort Frances Homelessness initiative is in search of brave souls willing to participate in a sidewalk “sleep-out” to raise money and awareness for a good cause.

About two dozen individuals so far have signed up for “The Longest Night of the Year” event, which is slated to run along Scott Street next Friday (Oct. 12) from 9 p.m.-6 a.m.

Forty years after opening its doors at 259 Scott St., the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is now more than ever a “vibrant and thriving” part of the community.

An exhibit marking the Fort Frances Museum's 40th anniversary, and the 120th anniversary of the building which houses it, was opened with a wine-and-cheese reception last Wednesday afternoon.

October is Healthy Workplace Month and the Northwestern Health Unit is inviting you to participate in our sixth-annual Workplace Wellness Challenge!

Last year, 80 workplaces across the region, including 800 employees, took part in the challenge—and we hope to see even more in 2018.

Cracking the top 10 two years in a row was nice for Doug McBride and Steve Ballan.

But they wanted a little more this time around.

The district duo teamed up once again and mastered the waters of the Rainy River in claiming the 20th-annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament title on Saturday with a two-day haul of 24.02 pounds.

Here are the sunrise and sunset times for Sept. 27-Oct. 3:

It was a week of mixed results for former Muskie Chelsea Kabatay and the rest of the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs women's volleyball team.

The squad split its four games, winning both matches last Wednesday before dropping both on Saturday.

RRCC (4-6) started with a sweep of Gogebic Community College, winning by scores of 25-19, 25-23, and 25-22.

It appears—at least early on—as though the Fort Frances Lakers would like to put two-straight years of finishing fifth in the SIJHL standings behind them.

The Lakers kicked off the 2018-19 regular season in impressive fashion over the weekend with pair of road wins.

The Muskie junior girls' basketball team got off to a great start last Thursday afternoon in their NorWOSSA regular-season opener against the visiting Dryden Eagles.

The offence was clicking and the defence was holding firm as the black-and-gold built a 17-0 lead about midway through the second quarter.

The Muskie senior girls' basketball team didn't let a loss the previous day get them down but instead went out and dominated at a one-day exhibition tournament in Dryden on Friday.

On Nov. 26, there will be a better way for hunters and anglers across Ontario to get their Outdoors Cards and hunting and fishing licensing products.

“The new fish and wildlife licensing service that we are launching in November will make getting outdoors easier for hunters and anglers,” said Natural Resources and Forestry minister Jeff Yurek.

They say defence wins championships but the Muskie football team also is finding out it can win you games early on in the season.

A week after blanking the host Tec Voc Hornets 42-0, the black-and-gold's defence came up huge yet again in a 14-8 victory over the previously-undefeated Elmwood Giants on Friday afternoon in their WHSFL home-opener.

It's been a tale of two different seasons so far for the Muskie junior and senior boys' volleyball teams.

The juniors have roared out of the gate, winning their NorWOSSA season-opener 3-2 (25-15, 20-25, 25-19, 22-25, and 15-12) against the visiting Dryden Eagles last Thursday afternoon before claiming the title at the Kenora Invitational Tournament over the weekend.

With hunting season underway, the Rainy River District OPP is reminding hunters that safety needs to be a first priority.

There are a number of ways hunters can keep themselves, and those around them, safe. These include:

Members of the Muskie golf team were able to card some better scores at the second event of the NorWOSSA regular season last Thursday at the Beauty Bay course in Kenora but they'll need some luck if they are to qualify for NWOSSAA here next week.

Raya Lebel (at left) held a solid stretch before getting into the yoga activity that was part of the “I Am Awesome (And I Know It)” retreat held at Sunny Cove Camp from Sept. 20-23. The yoga was held inside a sealed tent to keep everyone dry due to the rainy conditions that persisted for most of the weekend.

TD Canada Trust volunteers Mari Thibault, left, Heather Gill, Korreli Brant, Amanda Stevens, Katie Trigg, Matthew Price, and Samson Busch shared big smiles at J.W Walker School after testing out their green thumbs during “TD Tree Days” on Saturday. A volunteer from both the Dryden and Kenora TD branches made the trek here to help with the environmental endeavour.

Part of the new exhibit features photos of the museum building from over the decades. The aerial perspective allows viewers to see what other buildings in the vicinity have come and gone in all the years the 120-year-old local landmark has been standing.

Doug McBride and Steve Ballan were nothing but smiles and full of jubilation after claiming the 20th-annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament title on Saturday. The district duo topped the 100-team field with a two-day haul of 24.02 pounds, giving them the $20,000 first-place cheque and their first win at the tourney since 2005.

La Place Rendez-Vous owner Paul Noonan urged council Monday night to postpone imposing a municipal accommodation tax (MAT) until accommodation providers had more time to study the impact.

Haven Labbe scaled a large rock formation at the Saas-Grund during her trip, which was her first real rock climb outside of a gym.

Haven Labbe carefully crossed a bridge during her climb of the Jegihorn in Saas-Grund during her trip to the Swiss Alps this summer. The climb she embarked on was part of the “very difficult” route and put her mountaineering skills to the test. She is clipped into the steel cables running parallel to the bridge for safety.

Harper Gunderson blew through a straw to quickly dry the paint on her new masterpiece at Sunny Cove Camp last Friday during one of the arts workshops at the “I Am Awesome (And I Know It)” self-esteem retreat for girls aged 11-16. The group of 65 girls each participated in a series of arts and craft workshops during the retreat that ran from Sept. 20-23.

A Fort Frances Police Department chief uniform was on display at part of the new exhibit. The police station was situated in the current museum location from 1968 until 1976, when the new Civic Centre was built.

Brittany Strachan, left, Rob Tovey, Beth Logue, and Lew Kempf on Thursday evening rehearsed a scene from “Monday at the Manor,” an upcoming dinner theatre production written and directed by Tracy Gibson. The comedy, set in a home for the elderly, will be performed Oct. 18-20 at La Place Rendez-Vous. See story on A5.

Haven Labbe gripped part of a mountain in Saas-Grand while embarking on a mountain climbing adventure in the Swiss Alps. She is seen here scaling the mountain via ferrata climb of the Jegihorn, which has an elevation of 3,206 metres.

Sheri De Gagne checked out an old textbook located on a desk in a portion of the exhibit where school-related artifacts are displayed. The current museum building initially was built as a schoolhouse in 1898 when the little school on Mowat Avenue no longer was adequate for the community's growing needs.

It wasn't just the adults who were able to get in on all the fishing fun at the 20th-annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament. A kids' mini-tournament was held early Saturday afternoon, in which the youngsters were able to fish off the docks at Hannam Park.

Dennis Favreau held up a largemouth and a smallmouth bass which were part of our catch this weekend out at Shoal Lake.

Bill Godin of Devlin tossed out some candies to the spectators on hand during the top-five boat parade of the RRWT held under the big tent at Hannam Park in Rainy River on Saturday afternoon. Godin and his partner, Leroy Wilson, wound up in seventh with a two-day total of 16.1 pounds.

Darryl Allan, who was assistant curator at the museum when it first opened its doors in 1978, shared some memories—including a few funny ones—and noted how far the museum has come over the past four decades.

Legion Ladies' Auxiliary to Br. #29 member Grace Angus shook hands with auxiliary president Alfreda Easton as she was recognized with a pin for her 60 years of service during an Honour and Awards Ceremony held Saturday at the Legion.

Carol Angus and Lisa Gibbs showed off the growing collection of food and cash coming into the local BDO Canada office for its “Drive Away Hunger” campaign. Donations will help out the Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen located at the Good Beginnings Fellowship on Mill Road here. BDO staff also will conduct a food drive tomorrow (Sept. 27) from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Legion Ladies' Auxiliary to Br. #29 member Mary Holland received flowers and a 50-year pin from Legion membership chair Cindy Noble at the Honours and Awards Ceremony held there Saturday.

Museum curator Sherry George said the museum has served the community well over the past four decades and looking forward, the building, collection, staff, and volunteers are “very capable of leading us into the future.”

Members of the Rainy River District OPP would like to notify the public of a scam that has been reported in the Fort Frances area.

Unknown parties fraudulently have acquired and distributed cheques belonging to a business in Calgary.

The culprit(s) have sent the cheques to seemingly random individuals, with one being sent to a residence in Fort Frances.

On Aug. 30, the Treaty #3 Police Service requested the assistance of the OPP with a suspicious death investigation.

An investigation was commenced with members from the Treaty #3 Police Service, OPP North West Region Crime Unit, and OPP Forensic Identification Services under the direction of Det. Insp. Darryl Sigouin of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

The local Legion Ladies' Auxiliary to Br. #29 met on Sept. 12, with 33 members in attendance.

An application for membership was presented and approved for Joyce Schulz.

The charter was draped for Mary Ducharme and her 51 years of service. She held offices of second-vice, first-vice, president, and past president.

The four Muskie court sports teams saw some mixed results Tuesday in Kenora.

The junior boys' volleyball squad improved to 2-0 in NorWOSSA play with a straight-sets win (25-13, 25-22, and 25-11) over the Broncos.

Fort High teacher Joshua Spooner shared a smile as he got his hair cut by Kim Daley this morning at FFHS to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. Spooner got the most votes from students to be selected to have his head shaved. Runner-up Owen Johnson later volunteered to have his beard shaved after much coaxing from the crowd of Fort High students and staff.

TORONTO—Ontario residents will be able to smoke recreational cannabis wherever the smoking of tobacco is permitted, the Progressive Conservative government said yesterday, loosening rules established by the previous Liberal regime.

TORONTO—Ontario residents will be able to smoke recreational cannabis wherever the smoking of tobacco is permitted, the Progressive Conservative government said yesterday, loosening rules established by the previous Liberal regime.

TORONTO—Ontario's Progressive Conservative government said it will halt a planned increase to minimum wage that was scheduled to kick in next year, following up on a promise made during the spring election campaign.

Labour minister Laurie Scott said yesterday the minimum wage will remain at $14 an hour rather than rising to $15 as planned by the previous Liberal government.

OTTAWA—The number of articles generated by community newspapers in Canada has declined by almost half over the last decade, and many news organizations are trending toward not-for-profit business models to make up for a dramatic decline in advertising revenues, two studies released Tuesday reveal.

TORONTO—A suvey for the Nature Conservancy of Canada indicates Canadians feel happier when they are connected to nature but fewer are making the effort the get out of the house.

The online survey of 2,000 Canadians found 87 percent of respondents felt happier, healthier, and more productive when connected to nature.

LOS ANGELES—Kirk Cousins was an eager young quarterback and Sean McVay a precocious offensive co-ordinator when they got together in Washington.

After they collaborated on two tremendously-productive seasons, the partnership led to big things for both men: McVay became the NFL's youngest head coach in Los Angeles while Cousins got an $84-million contract in Minnesota.

MONTREAL—If the pre-season is any indication, the Toronto Maple Leafs' power play could wreak havoc this season.

Toronto's star-studded first power-play unit scored two goals as the Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 last night to improve to 5-1-0 in pre-season play.

ST. LOUIS—Fortunately for the Milwaukee Brewers, they didn't slip up.

The Brewers clinched their first playoff spot since 2011 by ensuring at least a spot in the NL wild-card game, helped last night when a rookie St. Louis pinch-runner suddenly fell on his way to the plate in a 2-1 win over the contending Cardinals.

SEATTLE—Oakland Athletics' manager Bob Melvin said he wasn't paying much attention to the out-of-town scoreboard at Safeco Field during his team's 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners last night.

No matter, Melvin and his team got the result they wanted.

TORONTO—John Gibbons got a chance to say goodbye yesterday at Rogers Centre as the Toronto Blue Jays made the long-expected announcement that the longtime manager would not return for the 2019 season.

General manager Ross Atkins made it official at an afternoon news conference before the team closed out its home schedule with a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros.

It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of zero C (32 F) and northwest winds gusting up to 20 km/h.

Tomorrow will see morning showers giving way to gradual clearing, with a high of five (41) and low around minus-five (23).

Look for west-northwest winds gusting up to 24 km/h.

Riverside Health Care will hold its next open board meeting today (Sept. 27) at 6 p.m. in the boardroom at La Verendrye Hospital.

A story in Thursday's Daily Bulletin incorrectly stated the Muskie golf team would not have any representatives at the NWOSSAA championships tomorrow (Oct. 2) at Kitchen Creek.

Saturday night's outcome may not have turned out in their favour but taking three of four games to start the season still is commendable.

After claiming their home-opener 6-5 against the Minnesota Iron Rangers on a late goal by Noah Loveday on Friday night, the Lakers fell 5-3 to the Thunder Bay North Stars here the following night for their first loss of the season (3-1-0-0).

The Muskie football team is looking like the one to beat this season in the WHSFL's seven-team Currie Division ('A').

A 41-0 crushing of the host Lorette Scorpions on Friday afternoon gave the black-and-gold (3-1) their third-straight win.

Bob Saunders hauled some cedar planks over fellow Rainy River Valley Field Naturalist Club member Mike Hammond, who drilled nails into the boards to keep them in place on Saturday. A handful of club members and volunteers worked on their project of adding just over 300 feet of cedar to the boardwalk at the Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail in Alberton.

WASHINGTON—Canadian dairy farmers have panned the renegotiated trade pact between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, saying the new deal will undercut the industry by limiting exports and opening up the market to more American products.

TORONTO—Ontario's emissions testing program for older passenger vehicles will be dismantled next year and replaced with a new system that will focus on heavy-duty vehicles such as transport trucks, the government said Friday.

TORONTO — Canada was back in a revamped North American free trade deal with the United States and Mexico late Sunday after weeks of bitter, high-pressure negotiations that brushed up against a midnight deadline.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays found success with a new pitching formula.

Ryan Yarbrough got his rookie-leading 16th win as the Rays turned another bullpen game into their 90th victory, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 yesterday afternoon.

GREEN BAY, Wis.—This is more like it for the Green Bay Packers.

The offence built a big lead as quarterback Aaron Rodgers gutted through another game with a brace on his injured left knee.

The defence, meanwhile, had seven sacks and pitched a shutout for the first time in eight seasons.

CONCORD, N.C.—Jimmie Johnson saw an opportunity to snap a 58-race losing streak and went for it.

It cost him a shot at an eighth NASCAR championship and allowed Ryan Blaney to steal a surprise victory in the debut race of the “roval” at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Had Johnson just settled for second, he'd still be in the playoffs.

EDMONTON—The Winnipeg Blue Bombers made a case for the defence and dramatically improved their playoff prospects in the process.

The Bombers (7-7) forced seven turnovers in a convincing 30-3 win over the Edmonton Eskimos (7-7) on Saturday night.

“It felt good but it is a team effort,” said Winnipeg defensive back Kevin Fogg, who was responsible for two turnovers.

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France—Europe waited two long years for that one moment when the Ryder Cup was back in its hands.

Exactly when it happened yesterday was unclear, making it all the better.

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korean troops entered the heavily fortified border with North Korea on Monday to remove mines under tension-reducing agreements reached last month. Seoul says North Korea is expected to begin its own demining as well.

STOCKHOLM — The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to two researchers from the United States and Japan for advances in discovering how the body’s immune system can fight off the scourge of cancer.

The 9-million-kronor ($1.01 million) prize will be shared by James Allison of the University of Texas and Tasuku Honjo of Kyoto University.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, right? In the same vein, I propose that when fall gives us pumpkins, we should make toasted pumpkin seeds. We have to scoop them out anyway when we cook the squash, so why not turn them into something delicious instead of tossing them into the garbage?

It will be partly to mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of two C (35 F) and south winds gusting up to 11 km/h.

Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy, with a high of 13 (55) and low around eight (46).

Look for south winds gusting up to 15 km/h.

Rain is forecast for Wednesday, along with a high again of 13 (55) and low dropping to minus-two (28).

No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by mid-afternoon yesterday.

There currently is just one active fire in the region.

Fort Frances Fire #24 was listed as “being observed” at 2,810 hectares in size at last report.

The forest fire hazard remains “low” across the region.

Kiwanian Dr. Bob Lidkea and Carmen Ou, an optometry intern working at Lidkea Optometry here, drew the October winner of the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club's “Trip of the Month” at International Travel Services yesterday. Pia and Brian Beers from Fort Frances won a trip to New York City valued at $3,600. Next month's draw is a trip is a Bahamas cruise ($4,000).

Brooke Lelonde, left, and Cadance Sinclair, right, made sure Emma Wilson's newspaper wedding apparel, complete with bouquet, was ready to be modelled on the runway during “Tween Club" yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library. Tweens used their imagination to put on the library's first "Project Runway” newspaper fashion show.

St. Michael's School students, educational assistant Mrs. Hamilton, and teacher Mrs. Vamdanbrand showed their support for “Orange Shirt Day” by wearing orange yesterday.

TORONTO—The Ontario government says it is moving to ensure people who receive mercury disability payments are properly compensated by retroactively indexing payments to the rate of inflation.

The government said more than 200 people in the First Nations communities of Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong receive the payments, which have been frozen since 1985.

OTTAWA—One year ago, Jagmeet Singh was being hoisted into the air at a packed Toronto hotel as NDP leadership results rolled in.

The Queen's Park politician was billed as a charismatic, dynamic injection of energy desperately needed for the federal wing of his party following two years of political losses.

OTTAWA—One year ago, Jagmeet Singh was being hoisted into the air at a packed Toronto hotel as NDP leadership results rolled in.

The Queen's Park politician was billed as a charismatic, dynamic injection of energy desperately needed for the federal wing of his party following two years of political losses.

OTTAWA—Canada's environmental watchdog says the federal government waited to take specific action to protect some of its most at-risk whales until the majestic creatures already were in great peril.

TORONTO—More than 1,000 wooden crosses representing lives lost to drug overdoses were placed outside Ontario's legislature yesterday as advocates called on the province to maintain and expand overdose prevention sites currently under review.

But the government said it needed more time to decide on the fate of the facilities.

VICTORIA—A group of homeless people who pitched tents in a B.C. provincial park near Victoria are expected to move into approved shelters and living spaces before a government-imposed deadline, Housing minister Selina Robinson said yesterday.

MONTREAL—Quebecers charted a new course for their province yesterday by giving the seven-year-old Coalition Avenir Quebec a majority mandate in an election result that could create waves beyond its borders.

Quebec, Canada's second most-populous province, has joined the even bigger province of Ontario in voting for change following about 15 years of Liberal governments.

TORONTO — Canadian shoppers who like to buy products from the U.S. online have reason to rejoice about the revised NAFTA deal, but some homegrown retailers could be in for a struggle, say experts.

Canadians hoping their weekly grocery staples like milk and eggs may soon cost less thanks to a new trade deal that opens up Canada’s dairy industry may be out of luck. Experts say the trilateral agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico is unlikely to bring prices down, but could leave shoppers with more choices in the dairy aisle.

CHICAGO—Manager Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs insist they still have plenty left to make another deep run in the post-season.

What they don't have is room for error.

The Cubs will host the Colorado Rockies in the wild-card game today after both teams lost tie-breaker games for their respective division championships.

“We're not dead in the water,” Maddon stressed.

TORONTO—Auston Matthews was asked at the start of training camp what John Tavares can expect in his first season with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

“This," he replied, motioning to the throng of television cameras and microphones in his face. "All day.”

DENVER—Patrick Mahomes is athletic, agile—and ambidextrous, apparently.

Thanks in part to a nifty left-handed throw as he was about to get sacked by Von Miller at midfield on the game-winning drive, the right-handed Mahomes rallied the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs past the Denver Broncos 27-23 last night.

STOCKHOLM—Three scientists from the United States, Canada, and France won the Nobel Prize in Physics today for work with lasers described as revolutionary and bringing science fiction into reality.

One of them, Arthur Ashkin of Bell Laboratories in New Jersey, entered the Nobel record books by becoming the oldest laureate at age 96.

STOCKHOLM — Three scientists from the United States, Canada and France won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for work with lasers described as revolutionary and bringing science fiction into reality.

There is a salad on our table almost every single night. Usually it’s lettuce. More often than not, just a bowl of slivered romaine with a tart vinaigrette. Super simple.

The star of our beef barley soup is a rich, intensely flavoured beef stock. We were able to make a from-scratch stock in about 2 1/2 hours thanks to a lot of browned beef (we preferred shank) and a few small bones.

This simple butternut squash soup is little more than squash, cooking liquid, and a few aromatic ingredients; it comes together easily yet is creamy and deeply flavourful.

Grilled cheese has a kids’ menu reputation, but just a few tweaks make it a sophisticated dinner option.

A stack of fluffy, golden pancakes is the perfect starting place for a standout brunch, delivering piping hot cakes with distinct sweet tang and an open, airy texture.

Look for occasional rain and drizzle late tonight, with an overnight low of nine C (48 F) and south-southeast winds gusting up to 13 km/h.

Tomorrow will be rainy, with a high of 14 (57) and low around minus-two (28).

Expect south winds gusting up to 22 km/h.

My name is Harrold Boven and I have lived in Emo for more than 30 years. I have worked for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Forest fire management for more than 37 years.

Currently, I am a coach driver for New Gold.

As a councillor, I hope to build on my vision where everyone would want to take up residence, start a business, and raise a family in Emo.

The Rainy River District Social Services Board is pleased to announce that Rainy River District Paramedic Service paramedic John (Jack) Kellar received the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal on Thursday, Sept. 20 in London, Ont.

There's nothing as natural as a mother breastfeeding her child.

In honour of “World Breastfeeding Week,” a special event will be held tomorrow (Oct. 4) to support the right of children to breastfeed anywhere, anytime.

Cattle from across the district were auctioned off Saturday at the Stratton sales barn during a fall cattle show held by the Rainy River Cattlemen's Association.

More than 1,600 head came through the ring, generating more than $1.93 million for local farmers.

“It was a pretty good sale,” said RRCA member and sales barn volunteer Kim Jo Bliss.

Nothing brings people together like learning and creating side by side.

Local partners held their first of what will be an ongoing series called “Indigenous Arts Workshops Supported by the Rainy River District Community” on Saturday with ribbon skirt-making at the Seven Generations Education Institute here.

The 20th-annual Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival came to Hannam Park on Saturday for a day of fun contests, games, shopping, and prizes.

The cold weather may have kept some folks at home but the event still saw a great level of support, with about 150 people coming through the park.

“It was very successful," said festival president Valerie Leininger. "Cold but successful.”

The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d'Youville once again are looking to help make sure no one goes cold this winter.

The group will hold its annual coat drive later this month.

The public is encouraged to drop off clean, used winter coats in good condition—for men, women, and children—at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (the old CN station) on Oct. 22-23 from 1-4 p.m.

If voted in as a councillor of Emo, I plan on making the township, its bylaws, and its employees accountable to the taxpayer.

I will push for the creation of strict job descriptions and minimum requirements be met for our town employees. I will influence decisions made by council to make economical, attainable, and well-informed decisions aimed at future growth.

After being raised on a farm in a small community in Saskatchewan, I went on to earn a degree in agriculture from the U. of S. As a professional agrologist, my career has included jobs in both government and business dealing with various aspects of the agriculture industry.

Hello, my name is Carmon Sheppard. Most people in the district know me as “Dusty.”

I moved to Emo in 1965. I have been married for 48 years, and have two children and six grandchildren.

The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual fall tea, bazaar, and bake sale on Friday, Oct. 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo Legion.

Donations of baking and other items would be appreciated.

Admission will be $5 at the door and there will be draws, a white elephant table, and crafts.

In a story last Wednesday about the 40th anniversary of the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre, one of the names mentioned who made the dream of Fort Frances having its own museum come true was incorrect.

Irvin S. Livingston should have been listed among the names, not Earl Livingston.

The Times regrets any inconvenience or confusion this error may have caused.

I'm Lincoln Dunn and I'm grateful for the opportunity to run for Emo's town council.

The Grade 4 class at St. Francis School here received an in-depth presentation about what goes on at the New Gold mine north of Barwick this past Thursday.

Students at Our Lady of the Way School also sat in on the presentation via videoconference.

There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association's weekly cash calendar draw.

Winning $30 for Sept. 23-29 were Dean Cameron (Coniston, Ont.), Lenora Gustafson (Stratton), Bill Galusha (Fort Frances), Henry Caouette (Atikokan), Chelsea Miller (Pinewood), Ron Cameron (Atikokan), and Mary Nault (Atikokan).

The annual harvest supper hosted by Guthrie United Church on Sunday was another huge success.

More than 300 people from across the district attended.

A delicious meal was served and much socializing took place.

Recently, the Fort Frances Museum finished up the enormous job of digitizing every edition of the Fort Frances Times, beginning with the 1896 editions.

The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will hold its Fall Fire Safety Day this Saturday (Oct. 6) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Canadian Tire.

Fall Fire Safety Day always is the kick-off for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13), Fire Prevention Capt. Wayne Riches told the Times.

I would like to introduce myself, Vince Sheppard, as a candidate for mayor of the Municipality of Emo.

I am a long-time resident of Emo, moving here in 1966 from Parry Sound, Ont. when I was 16. I attended Fort Frances High School, graduating in 1968.

I have had the wonderful opportunity to live and raise my family in Emo for the past 25 years.

I have been actively involved in the community for many years, and have had the pleasure of meeting many residents young and old. Emo has been, and will continue to be, an amazing place to live, work, and play.

My name is Harold McQuaker and I am running for the position of mayor of the Town of Emo in the upcoming election.

I was born and raised in Rainy River District and have made Emo my home for 45 years. My wife, Shirley, and I raised our two boys here and their children are growing up in Emo, as well.

My name is Michael Loney and I am running for the position of mayor in the Township of Emo's municipal election.

Having been born and raised in Emo, I have a strong desire to see this community continue to grow and prosper. I have been privileged over the last four years to serve Emo as an elected councillor and deputy mayor.

Jason Cain and Dan Tucker had a three-fish total of 14.22 pounds to snare the annual Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic title held Saturday at La Belle's Birch Point Camp on Northwest Bay.

The duo also weighed in the biggest fish of the one-day tournament—a 5.31-pound lunker.

The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will hold its Fall Fire Safety Day this Saturday (Oct. 6) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Canadian Tire.

Fall Fire Safety Day always is the kick-off for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13), Fire Prevention Capt. Wayne Riches told the Times.

Local electors have begun receiving voter information letters in the mail but they'll have to wait until at least Oct. 15 to actually vote.

“If you haven't received yours yet, there's potentially more being mailed,” Fort Frances clerk and returning officer Lisa Slomke told the Times

The Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail's boardwalk currently is being extended 330 feet, with the work expected to be completed within the next couple of weeks.

Members of the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalist Club have been volunteering their time to lay in the cedar boards onto the trail located in Alberton.

Jason Cain and Dan Tucker had a three-fish total of 14.22 pounds to snare the annual Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic title held Saturday at La Belle's Birch Point Camp on Northwest Bay.

The duo also weighed in the biggest fish of the one-day tournament—a 5.31-pound lunker.

It is one day to rule them all.

That was the mindset of the Muskie golf team ahead of the NWOSSAA championships yesterday at Kitchen Creek here (outcomes weren't known as of press time).

No previous season scores count at NWOSSAA, meaning anything can happen if you get hot and shoot well enough­.

With how successful the Muskie cross-country team has been so far this season, it's no wonder they're ready for a new challenge.

Losing is tough and no team ever wants to go through the range of emotions after suffering a defeat.

It's even tougher when you're a basketball team and lose on a buzzer-beater after fighting back from a late seven-point deficit.

The Rainy River Owls' senior and junior boys' volleyball teams have gotten off to much different starts early on in the NorWOSSA 'A' regular season.

The senior squad roared out of the gate in winning both of its road matches last week against the Pelican Falls Timberwolves and Sioux Lookout Warriors.

The Muskie senior girls' basketball team has made quite the statement lately.

After dominating at a one-day exhibition tournament in Dryden back on Sept. 21, scoring 50-plus points each game while going a perfect 4-0, the black-and-gold kept that momentum going last Tuesday in NorWOSSA play against the host Kenora Broncos.

Steve Arpin capped the inaugural Americas Rallycross (ARX) season by placing third in the World Rallycross USA held over the weekend at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Tex.

Scott Speed of Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross claimed the title while teammate Tanner Foust did all he could in the last round by taking the victory and maximum points in Texas.

The Muskie junior boys' volleyball team is showing game-by-game that it is a force to be reckoned with this season.

The black-and-gold improved to 2-0 in NorWOSSA play with a sweep of the host Kenora Broncos last Tuesday (Sept. 25).

Set scores were 25-13, 25-22, and 25-11.

“Our game went well yesterday," Muskie head coach Terry "Goose” McMahon enthused last Wednesday.

The best and brightest that the local fastball leagues had to offer this season were celebrated Saturday night as the men's and women's leagues held their combined awards banquet at the Stratton Recreation Centre.

Travis Tom, with the back-to-back Rainy River District Fastball League champion Fort Frances Braves, was king as he was named the Gerry Harasymyk Award winner as MVP.

Here are the sunrise and sunset times for Oct. 4-10:

It was monkey see, monkey do last week for both the Rainy River Owls' senior and junior girls' basketball teams.

Both squads defeated the host Pelican Falls Timberwolves and Sioux Lookout Warriors to start the NorWOSSA 'A' regular season with identical 2-0 records.

The senior hoopsters opened play with an impressive 36-18 win over the Timberwolves last Wednesday.

The black-and-gold have been beating their opponents “black-and-blue” on the gridiron over the last few weeks—and it's a trend they hope continues.

The Muskies roared to their third-straight win Friday afternoon with a 41-0 rout of the host Lorette Scorpions, improving their WHSFL record to 3-1 in the process.

Adeline Trenchard won “Best Harvest Display” at the Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival that took place Saturday at Hannam Park. Unique vegetables and ones of notable size were judged and winners awarded with a cash prize.

The new international bridge between Rainy River to Baudette currently is under construction in a co-ordinated effort between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The project, which started started in June, will replace the old bridge linking the two communities.

Taryn Bruyere used a sewing machine to stitch ribbon onto her skirt Saturday afternoon during a workshop at the Nanicost building. Instructor Dorothy Friday taught the session, which was just the first in a series of “Indigenous Arts Workshops Supported by the Rainy River District Community.”

Kendra Trenchard showed off the 281-pound pumpkin she grew for the 20th-annual Giant Pumpkin Festival in Rainy River that took Saturday at Hannam Park. The youngster landed third place for the heaviest pumpkin in the junior category. She was awarded $100 for her handwork, tending to her giant pumpkin during the growing season.

Barb Rousseau, left, and Nancy Johnson showed off some pumpkin-looking squashes at their booth that sold one-of-a-kind handmade products at the 20th-annual Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival that took place Saturday at Hannam Park. They were one of the many vendors who were set up at the festival's flea/farmers' market area.

New Gold mine planner Bryan Strahl attended St. Francis School here last Thursday to teach Grade 4 students about the mine, its impacts, and effects on the environment. Our Lady of the Way students also sat in on the presentation via videoconference and asked questions.

St. Francis student Madelyn Dent, with the help of New Gold mine planner Bryan Strahl, used all her might to lift one of New Gold's drill bits off the ground to feel its heaviness. Strahl brought different rocks and pieces of equipment to educate the students, as well as give them a hand's-on view of what goes on at the local mine.

Ellie Yeo-Forsyth landed first place in the best decorated pumpkin in the junior category, taking home $30 for her colourfully-decorated pig princess themed pumpkin.

Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival vice-president Donna Wolanicki, left, and president Valerie Leininger were all smiles on Saturday under the big tent at Hannam Park. They are seated next to two scarecrows that were donated by Riverview School. The local day care centre and high school also donated painted signs and decor to the family-friendly event.

A trio of calves sat mooing in their pens as they waited to be brought through the ring at the Stratton sales barn on Saturday put on by the Rainy River Cattlemen's Association. More than 1,600 head of cattle went through the ring, generating almost $2-million overall.

Mayoral candidates June Caul and Ken Perry weighed in on a host of issues facing Fort Frances on Tuesday evening during a forum hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce at the Townshend Theatre.

The season officially has come to a close for the Muskie golf team.

Neither Aiden Wielinga nor Mikel Ward were able to qualify for OFSAA at the NWOSSAA championships held Tuesday at Kitchen Creek.

Ward carded a 93 while Wielinga shot a 107 to finish 20th and 36th, respectively, in the individual boys' competition at NWOSSAA.

The Mine Centre Singers held a special Gospel performance Saturday morning at the Rainy Lake Square. Despite the cool temperature, the young singers hit the high notes and delighted the small number of listeners in attendance. This was the second time the singers have performed at the Rainy Lake Square this year.

Shelly Mallet, a Healthy Babies/Healthy Children worker at the United Native Friendship Centre here, properly installed a child car seat Friday morning during a free clinic at the Rainy River District EMS ambulance garage.

TORONTO—Allowing the display and advertising of vaping products in thousands of convenience stores across Ontario will lead to increased nicotine addiction among teenagers, a coalition of health groups warned the provincial government on Tuesday.

OTTAWA—Anyone who has been paying attention to the Conservative opposition knows what issue is at the fore—the controversial transfer of convicted murderer Terri-Lynne McClintic from a medium-security prison to an indigenous healing lodge.

OTTAWA—Indigenous communities are open to a new consultation on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but many are greeting its launch with some caution.

The Liberal government said yesterday it won't appeal the August decision from the Federal Court of Appeal that tore up cabinet approval for the pipeline's expansion.

TORONTO—Ontario will spend $90 million this year to fund hundreds of hospital beds ahead of flu season, a measure the province's health minister said will help address the issue of so-called hallway medicine.

Christine Elliott said the funding will help Ontario's hospital system deal with overcrowding that has resulted in patients being treated in unsuitable spaces.

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to make Canada pay after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he wouldn’t be bullied in trade talks. Trump called Trudeau “weak” and “dishonest.” He threatened tariffs on cars and slapped them on steel.

LONDON — Male sports fans make up more than half of the group of people with an interest in women’s sports, according to a report published Thursday by analysts Nielsen Sports.

NEW YORK — A government study has found that 1 in 3 U.S. adults eat fast food on any given day. That’s about 85 million people.

It’s the first federal study to look at how often adults eat fast food. An earlier study found a similar proportion of children and adolescents ate it on any given day.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.—Beginning in the early 2000s and lasting for more than a decade, the match-ups between Peyton Manning's Colts and Tom Brady's Patriots were must-watch ones.

From their three AFC championship games to the six regular-season MVP awards Brady and Manning captured during that span, quarterback play was the centerpiece of the rivalry.

MILWAUKEE—The bullpen day has come to October.

The Milwaukee Brewers plan to open their first post-season series in seven years with a reliever.

Manager Craig Counsell hadn't decided who would go first when the Brewers host the Colorado Rockies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series this afternoon.

TORONTO—John Tavares let out a big sigh of relief during last night's player introductions.

The Toronto Maple Leafs did the same thing after an ugly win.

Auston Matthews scored his second goal of the night at 1:01 of overtime as the Leafs eked out a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in their regular-season opener.

SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Brandon Alexander would like to introduce you to Angus, the farmer of the future. He’s heavyset, weighing in at nearly 1,000 pounds, not to mention a bit slow. But he’s strong enough to hoist 800-pound pallets of maturing vegetables and can move them from place to place on his own.

NEW YORK—Fans have been waiting for another one of these rumbles: baseball's most-bitter rivals set to tangle again—this time as 100-win heavyweights in the playoffs.

Munson vs. Fisk, Pedro vs. Popeye , 'A-Rod' vs. Varitek, and earlier this year, Brock Holt vs. Tyler Austin.

SHREVEPORT, La. — A Louisiana library says a book borrowed 84 years ago has been returned by the son of the woman who checked it out as an 11-year-old girl.

A librarian’s note on the Shreve Memorial Library’s Facebook page says the son found the “Spoon River Anthology” while cleaning house.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The NASA spacecraft that explored Pluto has adjusted course as its next target looms.

DENVER — Another rare Colorado River fish has been pulled back from the brink of extinction, the second comeback this year for a species unique to the Southwestern U.S.

Snow is expected to develop later tonight, with a possible accumulation of one-three cm (about an inch).

Look for an overnight low of zero C (32 F) and east winds gusting up to 13 km/h.

Tomorrow will see a rain-snow mix, with a high of seven (44) and low around one (34).

Expect east-southeast winds gusting up to 15 km/h.

The Fort Frances Badminton Club's recreational program goes Fridays from 7-9:30 p.m. at FFHS starting on Oct. 5. Open to all ages, there is a $20 yearly fee or $2 per night (drop-ins welcome) and no pre-registration is required.

On Oct. 3 around 3:20 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP received a trespassing call at a Fort Frances institution.

An officer attended the location and observed the man, subsequently asking him to leave the premises.

An investigation revealed the male had warrants for his arrest. Upon being informed of the warrants, he fled the scene on foot.

The course in Dryden may have been more challenging but it didn't appear to be too much of an obstacle for the Muskie cross-country team.

Once again, the 21-runner contingent fared well at the annual “Turkey Trot” meet held Thursday.

Greta Fedoruk ran to her second-straight first-place finish, claiming gold in the girls' open (Grades 9-12) five-km race with a time of 21:28.

The Super 8 Hotel here is looking to expand.

Town council will receive a recommendation at its regular meeting tonight to amend the site plan control agreement with property owner, Borderland Hotel Inc., to accommodate a proposed 24-room addition.

This addition will be to the north side (rear) of the current building.

The Muskie football team has been a well-oiled machine this season and rolled to their fourth-straight win Thursday afternoon with a 17-7 victory over the Maples Marauders in WHSFL action at Fort High.

Talk about a day of Muskie dominance.

All four court sports teams came away victorious against the visiting Kenora Broncos on Thursday afternoon at Fort High.

The senior boys' volleyball squad nabbed its first win of the season to improve to 1-3 in NorWOSSA play.

The Fort Frances Lakers were able to put any thoughts of going on an early-season slide to bed Saturday night.

After dropping a second-straight game Friday night by a 4-2 score to the visiting Thief River Falls Norskies, the Lakers rebounded in a big way with a 5-0 shutout of the Minnesota Iron Rangers (0-5-0-0) in Hoyt Lakes.

Zac Beauregard watched and listened intently as Capt. Rob Dokuchie of the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service showed him how a fire hose nozzle works Saturday morning during the fall Fire Safety Day at Canadian Tire. Firefighters were on hand to answer the public's questions, show them equipment and fire trucks, and hand out fire safety information. This is Fire Prevention Week (Oct.

Melissa Wilson of the Northwestern Health Unit, left, and Sarah DeGagne of the United Native Friendship Centre, right, were joined by Meghan Spooner, Susan Crans, Bryanna Taylor, Beth Paleczny, and their young companions during a walk Thursday to mark “World Breastfeeding Week" and support the right of children to breastfeed anywhere, anytime.

Robert Moore student Chloe Allen roasted bannock outside of the Nanicost building on Thursday during the Seven Generations Education Institute's annual “Fall Harvest.” Students learned about indigenous culture, traditions, and lifestyle.

Advocates of taxing fossil fuels believe their position is stronger now because of an alarming new report on climate change and a Nobel Prize awarded to by two American economists, but neither development is likely to break down political resistance to a carbon tax.

ATLANTA—The L.A. Dodgers went through all the expected motions after winning a playoff series.

They broke out T-shirts and caps. They posed for pictures in the middle of SunTrust Park. They doused each other with beer in the clubhouse.

Then, just like that, their focus turned to bigger goals ahead.

NEW YORK—Brock Holt had one thing in mind: He was swinging for the fences.

After all, the game was decided long ago. And everything else went Boston's way all night, so why not this?

NEW ORLEANS—Before Drew Brees could blow kisses to the adoring Superdome crowd, before he could embrace his wife and children on the sideline, the Saints' 39-year-old quarterback had to shred one of the NFL's top pass defences with ruthless efficiency.

And so he did.

REGINA—Willie Jefferson made the big play when it mattered most.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defensive end soaked up spotlight as only he could in his team's thrilling 19-12 victory yesterday over the Edmonton Eskimos after snagging a Mike Reilly pass attempt and returning it 49 yards for a go-ahead touchdown with less than two minutes left in the game.

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — “One special seed” and months of care by an Oregon commercial pilot produced a massive pumpkin that tipped the scales at a global weigh-in Monday in Northern California, the fourth time his gargantuan plants were awarded top honours.

AUBURN, Maine — A vintage commercial airplane is set to undertake a long, slow journey from Maine to New York where it will be turned into a cocktail lounge.

As the deportees were led off the plane onto the steamy San Salvador tarmac, an anguished Araceli Ramos Bonilla burst into tears, her face contorted with pain: “They want to steal my daughter!”

ABS, Yemen - Sometimes, the raw material of Ali Ghomari’s work comes screaming from the skies over Yemen.

We had our hearts set on a one-pot pasta loaded with tender bites of browned sausage, hearty kale, and creamy cannellini beans.

To streamline the recipe, rather than boil the pasta separately or remove the sausage from the pot once it had browned, we built flavour in layers, allowing the addition of each component to form a creamy sauce that tied the dish together.

What the Brits call a “pudding” is not pudding by American standards. Rather, it’s a rich, spongy date cake that’s steamed to give it a dense, moist texture. What makes these individual-size cakes special is the sauce that they get smothered in after steaming: an unapologetically sweet, butterscotch-like sauce made from butter, cream and sugar.

This velvety pumpkin soup is surprisingly easy and fast thanks to canned pumpkin. The trick is getting rich, balanced pumpkin flavour out of a can.

There is no question that cauliflower has been having a long, popular moment. I was already a cauliflower fan, even a cauliflower lover, mostly favouring sliced and broken chunks of cauliflower tossed with a generous amount of olive oil, sprinkled with a liberal amount of salt, and roasted to a deep caramelized brown in a fairly high oven.

The essence of crumb cake is the balance between the buttery cake and the thick, lightly spiced topping.

Starting with our favourite yellow cake recipe, we realized we needed to reduce the amount of butter or the richness would be overwhelming. We also wanted our crumb topping to be soft and cookie-like, not a crunchy streusel.

In our opinion, gingerbread is only worth eating if its flavour is unmistakably bold and spicy. For our gingerbread bundt cake, the standard liquid combination of mild molasses and water seemed lacklustre.

Look for intermittent snow tonight, with a possible accumulation of three-six cm (one-two inches).

Expect an overnight low of one C (34 F) and northeast winds gusting up to 28 km/h.

An additional five-10 cm (two-four inches) of snow is expected tomorrow, with a high of three (37) and low around minus-three (26).

Winds will be from the northeast gusting up to 30 km/h.

Julie Lowry, Sigrid Mosley, Allan Calder, Kris Krag, and Bill Naturkach of Fort Frances all were winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts' cash calendar draw for October.

Icebox Radio Theater is proud to present the classic Edgar Allen Poe story, “The Fall of the House of Usher,” on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Backus Community Center in International Falls.

Admission will be by a free-will donation, and a cash bar provided by the Borealis Bards.

A local resident is asking the town to put up some signs to clearly point out where cyclists should ride—and pedestrians shouldn't walk—along the La Verendrye Parkway.

“Can we have a few signs up regarding the bike path?” Cynthia Donald wrote in an e-mail to council, which it received at last night's regular meeting.

October is a month of awareness for the most commonly-occurring cancer among women around the world.

The month is dedicated to battling breast cancer and the Rainy River Association of Professional Paramedics (RRAPP) is raising money and awareness to help combat the disease.

The second-annual “Run for the Donut” is planned and ready to go.

Runners are advised to lace up their shoes and start preparing for the 5K race hosted by the Rainy Running Club, the Municipality of Emo, and the “Run for the Donut” committee.

You are invited to run or walk the scenic five-km course at Emo's Lions Park and then enjoy doughnuts and prizes at the finish line!

In February, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care closed Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home to admissions due to repeated non-compliance issues.

We have been working diligently to address these areas and are focused on meeting compliance requirements with the aim of getting the home re-opened to admissions.

The town will enter into an agreement with the Township of Emo for the handling, transportation, and processing of its blue box materials at the town's transfer station.

The town was contacted by Emo last month about a possible agreement.

Emo's recycling program had stalled earlier this year after the plant that recycles paper and cardboard in International Falls shut down.

With cooler weather upon us here in Borderland, Diane Maxey already is thinking about the holiday season—and that means the Christmas cantata.

Those interested in singing in this year's cantata are encouraged to come out to a listening session set for this coming Monday (Oct. 15) at 7 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship.

The East End Hall could be the future site of a drop-in centre for youth pilot program.

Town council last night agreed in principle to allow in-kind use of the hall to operate a drop-in centre but what happens next will depend on grant funding.

While some employees provide exemplary customer service to everyone they see, others still have a long way to go.

The Northwest Training and Adjustment Board's 2016 Employerone Survey indicates customer service skills came in as a top competency for current and future employees across the district.

The Fine Line Art Gallery here is looking for artists and crafters to donate items for a silent auction to be held in conjunction with its upcoming “Christmas Extravaganza.”

Fine Line co-op member Jean Richards said the silent auction will run at the Mowat Avenue gallery from Nov. 5-10, with the bidding to end during the “Christmas Extravaganza” open house.

Riverside Health Care's Supply Chain welcomed a new courier truck purchased with the assistance of $30,000 in donations brought in through the Riverside Foundation for Health Care's annual Christmas Appeal in 2017.

“The truck is a vital piece of equipment,” said Doug White of Riverside's Supply Chain.

Learning how bicycles operate, and understanding how to repair them, can be key to helping students explore different educational pathways.

The Rainy River District School Board is trying to promote these lessons through its new “Techways Program” that will teach Grade 7 and 8 students about the basics of bike mechanics.

The executive of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary met for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 2.

Mary Jane Pearson said preparations for the annual “Fall Harvest Tea,” set for this Saturday (Oct. 13) from 2-4 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship, were well underway.

Dear editor:

I never realized World Teacher Day came until well after I got home from school.

I am a teacher for many reasons but the top reason is that there have been teachers who inspired me on this path. I wanted to take the time to thank those teachers, and without an idea how to do so, I opted to reach out through the newspaper.

A “thriller night” is coming to Borderland!

“Drag of the Dead,” a killer drag show and deadly dance party, has been set for Saturday, Nov. 3 at La Place Rendez-Vous here.

The event will get underway at 8 p.m., and will feature encore appearances by this summer's “Pride Week” sensation Prairie Sky and her friends!

The town is applying for funding to do a study for the two properties it recently acquired from Resolute.

The Rainy River Future Development Corp. has prepared and submitted two funding applications to complete a land use and economic development feasibility study for the Shevlin wood yard and at 420 Mowat Ave. (the old nursing station building).

The dream of qualifying for the all-Ontarios just wasn't to be for Muskie golfers Mikel Ward and Aiden Wielinga last week.

Ward, in Grade 11, and Wielinga, in Grade 12, finished shy of advancing to OFSAA at the NWOSSAA championships held last Tuesday (Oct. 2) at Kitchen Creek.

The all-Ontarios are slated to begin today and run through tomorrow in Whitby.

It's been some trying times of late for former Muskie Chelsea Kabatay and the rest of the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs women's volleyball team.

The Voyageurs lost a tough five-set battle to the host Hibbing CC Cardinals last Wednesday night to drop their fifth-straight match.

The set scores were 25-13, 17-25, 19-25, 25-23, and 4-15.

After starting their first four games of the NorWOSSA 'A' regular season on the road, the Rainy River Owls' junior and senior boys' volleyball teams are looking forward to playing in the friendly confines of RRHS once again.

Both squads will play their remaining four games at home—and both coaches are hopeful it will pay dividends.

Here are the sunrise and sunset times for Oct. 11-17:

The Muskie senior girls' basketball team continues to get the job done in NorWOSSA play but head coach Gord McCabe knows the road ahead will be no easy task.

Development of rookie players is key at the junior level in high school sports—and it's something that's starting to become more noticeable for the Muskie girls' basketball squad.

A number of younger players stood out to co-coach Gord McCabe in Thursday afternoon's 56-28 rout of the visiting Kenora Broncos, which saw the black-and-gold improve to 3-1 in NorWOSSA play.

They say it's not how you fall but how you get back up.

The Muskie junior boys' volleyball team (3-1) showed they weren't going to let a straight-sets loss to the host Dryden Eagles last Tuesday (Oct. 2), which was their first defeat of the NorWOSSA season, get them down and went out by completing their own sweep of the Kenora Broncos this past Thursday at Fort High.

It seems you always can count on the members of the Muskie cross-country team to put in a solid performance no matter which course they compete on.

That's a theme that has proven true each time out for the squad so far this NorWOSSA season, and it was no different on Thursday in Dryden.

To say the Muskie football team has been impressive this season would be a massive understatement.

A 17-7 win over the Maples Marauders here Thursday afternoon gave the Muskies (4-1) their fourth-straight win and the very real possibility of finishing atop the WHSFL's seven-team Currie Division ('A') by season's end.

Fly, Owls, fly.

The Rainy River Owls' junior girls' basketball team is off to a fantastic start this NorWOSSA 'A' season, winning each of their first four games to sit with a perfect 4-0 record.

Even more impressive is the fact all four games were on the road.

The Red Lake Miners have proven to be a tough challenge for the Fort Frances Lakers over the last few seasons—and that's not likely to change anytime soon.

The Miners have been one of the hottest teams in the SIJHL of late, winning three-straight to sit in third-place in the six-team league with a 3-1-0-0 record.

Megan Park and Jeff Engstrom held up their winning catch from the weekend at the Frank McClymont Memorial tournament in Kenora.

Ken Perry weighed in on a series of questions posed to him by mediator Cathy Emes as fellow mayoral candidate June Caul awaited her turn to respond night during a candidates' forum last Tuesday night at the Townshend Theatre. Hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, the event also was an opportunity for candidates running for council to introduce themselves and outline their platforms.

Carol Stephenson, of the Dr.

Employees from Mr. Sub, Tim Hortons, Copper River Inn, and Flint House attended free customer service courses offered out of the Valley Adult Learning Association on Sept. 24—27 and again on Oct. 2.

Local MPP Greg Rickford held a cake-cutting ceremony yesterday at his new constituency office located at 276 Scott St. to celebrate its grand opening. The office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

I am prepared to make the four-year trustee commitment to you, the voters of Fort Frances, as a team player representing the communities of Rainy River District on our board of trustees.

I believe in providing consultative, collaborative, and strategic leadership.

I currently serve on the board of the Northwest Community Legal Clinic, as President of the Rainy River Law Association, and as co-chair of Borderland Pride. I am a past president of the Law Students' Society of Ontario and recently concluded a term on the Law Society of Ontario's Equity Advisory Group.

Being born and raised in Fort Frances, and serving on council over the last four years, I am keenly aware of the issues that face our community.

As a human resources professional, I have extensive training and experience in the areas of active listening, relationship building, negotiations, and dispute resolution. All of these have been beneficial in my role as counsellor.

Hi, I'm Michael Behan and I've been proud to call Fort Frances home for the past 31 years.

I decided to run for town council in this municipal election because I want to help make our community an even better place to live for all.

A four-year term is a significant commitment to make and it was one that I considered closely before filing my papers. The other factor to consider was what I could add to the conversation of moving the town forward.

Hi, I am Ken Perry, your candidate for mayor in the upcoming election. I have lived in Fort Frances for more than 34 years and I truly call Fort Frances my home.

I relocated here for work, met and married, Laurel, my wife, raised our two boys, and started my construction business, seeing the prospects and opportunities at the time and now into the future.

I am currently serving as a RRDSB trustee representing Fort Frances and Mine Centre. I have enjoyed this commitment and, if elected, look forward to another four-year term.

I have a strong governance background in education, where I chair the Audit Committee and am an active member of the Finance Committee, Negotiations Committee, and Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

A four-year commitment is not something I find daunting. I have served four-year terms on the separate school board (three of them) R.T.O. the Retired Teachers of Ontario, one of them, Northern Lights Credit Union (three, three-year terms) and Columbus Place for seniors (director for over 20 years)

My name is Rudy Zeitlhofer and I am hoping to be elected as a Fort Frances trustee for the Rainy River District School Board.

My experience teaching in this board for 24 years is a huge asset. I have seen how the actions of this board have affected kids from inside the system.

My name is Rick Wiedenhoeft and I am running for a seat on Fort Frances town council.

My name is David Kircher and I am running for re-election to the Rainy River District School Board.

I bring several strengths to the table. I am inquisitive by nature and therefore ask questions and seek answers from multiple sources in order to reach a consensus for a solution to a problem.

Hi, my name is Clinton Gray and I am running for Fort Frances town council. I love this town and want to help shape it for our future generations. I am asking for your vote this Oct. 22.

I am Peter Howie and I am running for a Fort Frances trustee seat on the Rainy River District School Board.

My name is June Caul and I am hoping to be elected as your new mayor in the upcoming municipal election.

I am a lifetime resident of Fort Frances and I am proud to say that my son and daughter have remained here to work and raise my grandchildren. I am a retired teacher and was employed by the Rainy River District School Board for more than 30 years.

Over a lengthy career as an educator, a union activist, and a volunteer, I have spent a great deal of time working on boards and committees.

I am familiar and comfortable with group dynamics, and have acquired the experience and skill set necessary to facilitate problem-solving and consensus-building within a group.

On Oct. 7 around 5:10 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP were dispatched to a call of a possible impaired driver at a local restaurant drive-thru.

An officer attended the scene and located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot.

The member spoke with the driver, whom he suspected had alcohol in his body.

The editorial in yesterday's Times, headlined “Have your say,” referred to a travelling Voter Help Centre being set up on Thursday (Oct. 18) from 1-3 p.m. at Columbus Place on Nelson Street.

While election day is not until Oct. 22, Fort Frances electors can start voting as early as this Monday (Oct. 15).

Town clerk Lisa Slomke said voter information letters have been mailed and they should arrive in your mailbox by Monday if they haven't already.

In their letters, voters will have received a Personal Identification Number (P.I.N.) specific to them.

It was another job well done for the Muskie cross-country team on Tuesday at the annual Hial Pike meet in International Falls.

The 24-runner contingent once again showed excellent running skills and wound up with some impressive race times in their final meet before the NWOSSAA championships next week in Thunder Bay.

Town employee Larry Bragg shovelled last night's nine cm (three-and-a-half inch) snowfall from the entrance to the Fort Frances Museum. Employees at businesses along Scott Street also were out shovelling their storefronts this morning. The first snowfall of the season has come earlier than usual and hopefully is not here to stay.

Fifyan Canoon, who recently immigrated to Canada from Iraq, showed Grade 5 students at St. Francis School what Arabic writing looks like and how it is read during a presentation for Citizenship Week (Oct. 8-14). Two other town residents who immigrated to Canada also spoke about their experience and answered questions.

TORONTO—Ontario soon will allow turban-wearing Sikhs to ride motorcycles without helmets, joining three other provinces in providing the exemption.

The Progressive Conservative government said yesterday that the exemption, which goes into effect Oct. 18, will recognize Sikh motorcycle riders' civil rights and religious expression.

TORONTO—An interim sexual-education curriculum introduced by Ontario's Progressive Conservative government discriminates against some students and puts them at greater risk of sexual violence, the province's human rights commission said Tuesday as it joined a legal challenge of the document.

TORONTO—Ontario is launching a public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of using recreational cannabis and promote social responsibility ahead of the legalization of marijuana next week.

Attorney General Caroline Mulroney said the ads will emphasize the province's rules around the sale and consumption of pot, as well as measures to protect children and the community.

With more depressing results that suggest climate change threatens half of Canada's songbirds with significant habitat loss, you might expect one of the new study's authors to be downcast.

But Jeff Wells isn't.

OTTAWA—The United States says Canadians who work in the marijuana industry will not be barred outright from entering the country.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said in an updated statement that someone working in the legal pot industry in Canada will “generally be admissible” as long as their travel is not related to the industry.

BOSTON—Alex Cora led Boston to a victory over the hated N.Y. Yankees.

Next up for the first-year Red Sox manager: the team he left after winning a World Series as a bench coach last season.

OTTAWA—Brady Tkachuk hasn't had a chance to pick up a present for his mother Chantal's upcoming birthday, but figures his performance last night might be a start.

The rookie forward scored his first NHL goal, finishing with two goals and an assist, as the Ottawa Senators fell 7-4 to the Philadelphia Flyers.

MILWAUKEE—It sounds, at first, like a long, drawn out “Booooo!”

But look at the name on the scoreboard and it becomes apparent what fans at Miller Park are really chanting.

“Mooooose!”

Mike Moustakas has been a hit with fans and teammates with the Milwaukee Brewers since being acquired from the Kansas City Royals two-plus months ago.

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan—Two astronauts from the U.S. and Russia were safe today after an emergency landing in the steppes of Kazakhstan following the failure of a Russian booster rocket carrying them to the International Space Station.

LONDON — British police chiefs say security for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit in July involved almost 10,000 officers and cost nearly 18 million pounds ($24 million), making it the biggest police operation since riots swept England in 2011.

CHICAGO — The Obama Foundation is launching an initiative aimed at boosting educational opportunities for girls around the world.

Former first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday announced the launch of the Global Girls Alliance that will work with organizations worldwide to increase public awareness and action.

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan — Two astronauts from the U.S. and Russia were safe Thursday after an emergency landing in the steppes of Kazakhstan following the failure of a Russian booster rocket carrying them to the International Space Station.

PANAMA CITY, Fla.—Search-and-rescue teams fanned out across the Florida Panhandle to reach trapped people in Michael's wake today as daylight yielded scenes of rows upon rows of houses smashed to pieces by the third-most powerful hurricane on record to hit the continental U.S.

At least two deaths were blamed on Michael—and it wasn't done yet.

BOSTON — What does it take to make a 17th century house livable today?

Ask Barbara Kurze, who lives at the James Blake House, which the Boston Landmarks Commission says is the oldest house in Boston.

BOSTON — What does it take to make a 17th century house livable today?

Ask Barbara Kurze, who lives at the James Blake House, which the Boston Landmarks Commission says is the oldest house in Boston.

It will be cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-four C (24 F) and west winds gusting up to 17 km/h.

Tomorrow will be cloudy and cold, with a high of four (39) and low around minus-five (23).

Look for west-southwest winds again gusting up to 17 km/h.

The Rainy River District Best Start Network will host a one-day gathering and interactive workshop, entitled “Creating Community Change,” on Friday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Copper River Inn. Lunch will be provided.

Crystal McPherson tied one of 80 balloons to a pair of shoes during the “Longest Night of the Year” sleep-out event held Friday night to represent the 80 people who are homeless here. The event took place along Scott Street from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. and just over 60 people wound up spending the night outside while raising awareness around the issue of homelessness in the district.

The Fort Frances Lakers will be glad to get out of Red Lake and back home.

A miserable weekend saw the squad lose both games of a back-to-back set to the host Miners.

Red Lake roared to an 8-2 rout Friday, then followed that up with a narrow 4-3 victory the following night.

On a frigid Autumn afternoon, the Muskie football team was left frozen in their annual Homecoming game.

The St. John's Tigers came to town and rode away with a valuable two points in the standings after a 21-13 victory in WHSFL action at Fort High.

The loss also snapped a four-game winning streak for the black-and-gold.

Members of the OPP and Treaty #3 Police Service are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing man.

Bradley Kirkrude Jr., 26, last was seen leaving a residence on Big Island First Nation.

He is described as being 5'7" and weighing 130 pounds with a medium build.

Both the Muskie senior and junior girls' basketball teams put in “golden” performances here over the weekend.

The juniors went 4-0 while the seniors won both of their games to nab top spot at their annual home tournaments held Friday and Saturday at the Fort High gym.

The junior Muskies opened tourney play Friday with a 59-15 drubbing of the Atikokan Voyageurs.

On Saturday around 1 p.m., the Kenora OPP received a call to assist Kenora Emergency Services.

Upon arrival, officers observed the body of a female in a bush area on the north side of Kenora.

She was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The woman was identified as Logan Philipchuk, 20, of Kenora.

A post-mortem will be conducted in Toronto this week.

On Oct. 9 around 8 p.m., while conducting a patrol on Portage Avenue in Fort Frances, members of the Rainy River District OPP observed a motorcycle being driven with no lights and no licence plate.

Officers activated their emergency lights but the motorcycle driver refused to stop.

Members of the Rainy River District OPP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a stolen vehicle.

On Oct. 8 around 5:10 p.m., a Fort Frances resident contacted the local OPP to report his truck has been stolen.

The vehicle last had been parked at a residence in the area of Second Street West in Fort Frances and last was seen on Oct. 7 around 10 a.m.

Returning officer Lisa Slomke, rear, along with election staff Debbie Scofield and Colleen Barnard, got the Voter Help Centre located in Council Chambers at the Civic Centre up and running this morning. Online and telephone voting for the municipal and public school board elections began today and will close at 8 p.m. next Monday (Oct. 22).

NEW YORK — Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses.

Sears once dominated the American retail landscape. But the big question is whether the shrunken version of itself can be viable or will it be forced to go out of business, closing the final chapter for an iconic name that originated more than a century ago.

BOSTON—David Price went home a winner in a post-season start for the first time in his career.

That, he insisted, is all he ever cared about.

“This is bigger than David Price," he stressed last night. "This isn't about me. This is about the Boston Red Sox.”

MINNEAPOLIS—The Minnesota Vikings played a back-to-the-basics game, leaning on Latavius Murray's powerful legs and a smothering defence that was in prime form.

The Arizona Cardinals just couldn't keep up on either front.

WINNIPEG—Adam Bighill was signed by the Blue Bombers for his leadership and tenacious talents.

He delivered big time on Saturday.

The veteran linebacker had three quarterback sacks, one forced fumble that led to a touchdown, and eight defensive tackles in Winnipeg's 31-0 shutout of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

LOS ANGELES—L.A. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts came into the post-season willing to let his starters go deeper into games.

He has yet to find someone who can stick around.

Hyun-Jin Ryu lasted just 4 1/3 innings in Game 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ace Clayton Kershaw managed just three innings in Game 1.

Now it's Walker Buehler's turn.

BOSTON — Responding to years of derision by President Donald Trump and other critics, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday released a report on a DNA analysis that provides strong evidence she does, in fact, have Native American heritage.

CANBERRA, Australia — Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting their first child in the spring, Kensington Palace said Monday.

It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-one C (30 F) and west winds gusting up to 20 km/h.

Tomorrow will be cloudy, with a high of three (37) and low around minus-three (26).

Look for west-northwest winds gusting up to 26 km/h.

Hello, my name is Andrew Hartnell and I am running for Rainy River town council in the upcoming municipal election.

I was born and raised in Rainy River, and the reason I am running for town council is that I believe the town has great potential and is headed in the right direction.

The Friends of the Fort Frances Museum will be rolling out the barrel Nov. 1 for its annual wine, cheese and beer fundraiser gala.

Tickets are on sale now for “Novemberfest,” which will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre.

Keeping our communities safe and reducing violent crime is a priority for the federal government.

This is why, in his mandate letter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked Bill Blair, the minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, to lead an examination of a ban on handguns and assault weapons in Canada while not impeding the lawful use of firearms by Canadians.

My name is Ken Hyatt and I am running for reeve for the municipality of La Vallee Township. I am a licensed carpenter and have resided in Devlin for 57 of my 62 years.

If elected, it would be an honour to sit on the school board of trustees representing the community(s) in Rainy River District.

My wife and I have four children, with our oldest in the current public school system. As a father to a student, I hope to bring a practical firsthand look to a wide range of policies and decisions at the board level.

My name is Rilla Race and I am a candidate for reeve of Chapple, where I was raised and lived for all but 20 years of my life.

I have been a member of Chapple council for 17 years, serving on several district committees during that time. At present, I am council rep on the Rainy River District Municipal Association executive and the Emo/La Vallee/Chapple library board.

I, Ken McKinnon, am running for reeve for the Municipality of La Vallee for another term. The following are some of my past experiences.

I decided to run for reeve of Chapple because I believe we are at a fulcrum point.

As the industrial powerhouse in the district, it is important to lay policy to keep business attracted to our municipality. We have the ability in front of Chapple to strengthen our future with strategic investment keeping in mind the core of Chapple's history: fishing, farming, and forestry.

After being asked by several people and much consideration, I entered the race for the position of reeve in the Township of La Vallee.

My wife, Denise, and I both have lived here all of our lives. Community is very important to us and it would be an honour for me to be elected to serve another term as head of council.

I came to Rainy River 20 years ago to serve in the United Church of Canada for the Pastoral Charge of Rainy River/Stratton, and fell in love with the area and its people.

After suffering some health problems, I retired and headed back to Winnipeg, where I could concentrate on spoiling my two grandsons.

My name is Paul Caruso and I am a candidate for Rainy River council in the upcoming municipal election.

I am a resident of Rainy River and the owner/operator of Busy Beaver Fuels and the Rainy River Current.

My family settled in the township more than 100 years ago. I grew up and went to school here. I then left the area as a teenager, returning with my husband and three sons in 1996.

I am now retired and live in the village of Devlin. I have deep roots in the township and a passion to serve!

My experience includes:

Voting in the Fort Frances municipal and school board elections continues to go briskly here.

As of the end of voting yesterday, a total of 998 out of 5,179 eligible electors had voted by telephone or internet, which equals an 19.2 percent turnout so far, returning officer Lisa Slomke told the Times.

I've enjoyed the challenge of representing Alberton-La Vallee as a trustee for eight years. I've lived in the district most of my life, attending schools in Burriss, Devlin, and Fort Frances.

Canada's values, freedoms, safety, and equality make it an appealing place to live for those who reside in less-democratic parts of the world.

With Oct. 8-14 being Citizenship Week in Canada, much of what makes our country great was highlighted by those who have immigrated here.

I have been a resident of Alberton since 2000. I first joined council in 2001 as an appointment to fill a vacancy.

In 2006, it was the battle of the Mikes for position of reeve, which current reeve Michael Hammond won by eight votes.

In February of 2007, I again was appointed to fill a vacancy on council and I have held that position ever since.

My name is Gary Judson and I am running on Oct. 22 to be the reeve of the Township of Chapple.

I have been a councillor in municipal government for 20 years and I enjoy being involved in the community events.

I am very excited to take part in this year's election for public school board trustee.

Leadership in education is vitally important for young people—they are our future. I retired a number of years ago from a rewarding career in health care but continue to have the time, energy, and skills to add value to our community.

With municipal elections approaching across the region, the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging local residents to learn about and discuss public health issues that affect our communities.

After almost two decades away pursuing my education and career goals, I recently returned to the district and am proud to call Alberton home. I feel my work and education background in project management, communications, and business development is a strong asset.

It already may be beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Fort Frances but don't forget about Hallowe'en.

“Trunk or Treat" will be back for its fifth year and organizers want locals to get into the "spirit” of the season by decorating vehicles and donating candy.

Are you a woman who is getting back into the workforce but maybe needs a helping hand? Or do you know someone who is?

The newly-launched “Dress for Work” program is here to help.

The new non-profit program, started by local entrepreneur Jennifer Horton, will provide women in Rainy River District with outfits to go to job interviews and to get back into the workforce.

Most people recognize that children are the future and their well-being is an important part of a healthy community.

There are many great resources for children in the area but more work needs to be done to help kids succeed, said Tanis Fretter, chair of the Rainy River District Best Start Network.

It was a Happy Thanksgiving for Evelyn Cameron (Thunder Bay), who won the $500 up for grabs that day in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association's weekly cash calendar draw.

Agriculture is extremely dependent on the weather, which plays a crucial role in creating profitable yields at the end of each growing season.

Unfortunately, this summer's heat and sporadic rainfall made things difficult for farmers across the district.

The La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary held its annual fall tea on Saturday, in which it announced a $65,000 donation to the hospital for the purchase of a sterile processing washer/disinfector.

“It is a unit that thoroughly cleans the [hospital's] instruments prior to sterilizing them,” said auxiliary president Judy Webster.

The Education Act states that “The purpose of education is to provide students with the opportunity to realize their potential and develop into highly-skilled, knowledgeable, caring citizens who contribute to their society.”

Knowing how to identify and respond to thoughts, feelings, and emotions as they relate to a person's mental health is important for their overall well-being.

The black-and-gold were the ones holding gold when all was said and done.

The Muskie senior girls' basketball team went 2-0 en route to claiming the title at its annual home tournament held Friday and Saturday at Fort High.

“We only played two games and beat two teams handily that we should beat handily,” head coach Gord McCabe said of his squad's success on the weekend.

The Rainy River Owls' senior boys' volleyball team has been hit hard by the injury bug but the remaining players still are giving it all they got on the court.

With only one sub on the bench, the Owls (3-2) did they best they could but just didn't have enough in the tank as they fell 3-0 to the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) in NorWOSSA 'A' action Monday afternoon at RRHS.

The black-and-gold were trekking for gold today at the NWOSSAA championships in Thunder Bay.

The Muskie cross-country team was impressive yet again at the final meet of their regular season last Tuesday—the Hial Pike in International Falls, where they ran to some more excellent finishes.

Monday afternoon produced two different results for the Rainy River Owls' senior and junior girls' basketball teams.

The seniors were in tough against a skilled St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) team and suffered their second-straight loss with a 43-30 defeat in NorWOSSA 'A' action at RRHS.

For the Muskie football team, a serious dedication in all practises will be paramount to playoff success.

That's the message head coach Mike Cuzzolino wants to get through to his squad before the games become even more pressure-packed.

If the Muskie junior girls' basketball team can play defence like they did at their home tournament over the weekend, they'll be in good shape moving forward.

The black-and-gold went 4-0 en route to claiming the title at their annual tourney held Friday and Saturday at Fort High.

An 0-3 start to the season could have dampened any team's spirits, but the Muskie senior boys' volleyball team opted to take the high road and work hard on improving.

That was evident in their five-set victory over the Kenora Broncos here back on Oct. 4 for their first win of the NorWOSSA season.

Here are the sunrise and sunset times for Oct. 18-24:

That winning feeling never gets old for Mike Dysart and Steve Paulsen.

The Nestor Falls duo teamed up once again to claim their fourth-straight Lake of the Woods Walleye Challenge crown back on Oct. 6-7 in Morson.

Dysart and Paulsen topped the 52-team field with a two-day haul of 30.71 pounds.

Cathy Westover was among the Public Works staff out shovelling last Thursday morning for the first significant snowfall of the season. Borderland received about nine cm (3.5 inches) of white stuff overnight—and reportedly a bit more in the west end of the district—much to the chagrin of area residents. Good news is on the way, though—tomorrow will be sunny and warm, with a high

Fort Frances Public Library CEO Caroline Goulding is hoping her office once again will be filled with donated Hallowe'en treats piled high for this year's “Trunk or Treat.” It looks like the candy drive already is off to a great start!

Tanis Fretter of the Best Start Network spoke at the “Community Change” workshop held Friday at the Copper River Inn. She spoke about the Best Start Network and opportunities to improve the community for children and their families.

Gurvinder Grewal braved the cold at the “Longest Night of the Year” sleep-out event held along Scott Street overnight Friday. He was seen tying a balloon to one of the 80 pairs of shoes to give people who passed by a representation of how many homeless people live here.

Sarah Eltahan, who is from Egypt, spoke to a class of Grade 5 students at St. Francis School last Wednesday about her experience coming to Canada. Students asked questions about the citizenship process, as well as learned about the similarities and differences between her home country and Fort Frances.

Ashlee Grimard, left, Shannon King, and Michelle Strachan attended the Best Start Network's “Community Change” event held Friday at the Copper River Inn. Those who attended brainstormed about how to improve the health and well-being of children and families in the community. A strategy now is being formed based on the input the Best Start Network received from workshop participants.

This group of ladies stretched out in front of McTaggarts' front door in a bid to help shield themselves from the elements as they took part in the “Longest Night of the Year” sleep-out event overnight Friday.

Deb (Whetzel) Ludeman showed attendees of the “Community Change” event what ideas her group came up with for the betterment of services for children in the community. The event was hosted by the Best Start Network at the Copper River Inn here Friday, with about 60 people attending the full-day gathering.

About 60 people still were braving the elements along the 200 block of Scott Street by 4 a.m. on Saturday to raise awareness on the issue as well as raise more than $16,000 towards establishing a pop-up shelter at a local church.

Local entrepreneur Jennifer Horton showed off some of the clothing available for women through the new “Dress for Work” program, which aims to help women get back into the workplace.

Kaylee Heyens spoke to St. Francis School students about the “Wellness Wheel” during Mental Wellness Day last week, explaining the four quadrants of the circle that focus on physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health.

The Ministry of Education currently is seeking input from parents, students, educators, and interested individuals or organizations to help improve Ontario's school curriculum.

Voting in the Fort Frances municipal and school board elections continues to be strong.

As of yesterday, a total of 1,317 out of the 5,179 eligible electors had voted by telephone or internet, which equals a 25 percent turnout so far, returning officer Lisa Slomke told the Times.

Slomke said the turnout after three fulls days has been “above and beyond” what she had hoped for.

Bill Durst will be performing live at the Copper River Inn here on Friday, Oct. 19 as part of his “Good Good Lovin” CD tour.

The show features Jack Richardson Hall-of-Fame members Bill Durst and his writing partner, bassist Joe DeAngelis of the pioneering classic Canadian rock band, Thundermug.

Members of the Rainy River District OPP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a youth reported missing around 6:25 p.m. yesterday.

Johnny Shawataskung, 14, of Big Island First Nation, last was seen yesterday morning at Rainy River High School.

He is described as a First Nations' male with brown hair and brown eyes. He also wears black-framed prescription glasses.

The next Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be held this Saturday (Oct. 20) at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion.

Come for a delicious breakfast while enjoying fellowship with old and new friends.

Marcel Chenier, pastor at the New Beginnings Fellowship in Fort Frances, will be the guest speaker.

Men and boys of all ages are welcome, with the cost being $12/person.

The La Vallee municipal election is set for this Monday (Oct. 22), with voting taking place at the municipal office.

The four candidates running for reeve are incumbent Ken McKinnon and challengers Lucille Macdonald Ross Donaldson, and Ken Hyatt.

Voting runs from 10 a.m.-8 a.m. Be sure to take the time to vote.

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The Ice For Kids Arena was the place to be Tuesday night if you like thrilling hockey.

A hat trick by captain Nick Lucas helped spur the Fort Frances Lakers (5-4-0-0) to a wild 6-4 win over the Dryden GM Ice Dogs in SIJHL action.

In what will come as a shock to few, the Muskie cross-country team dazzled at the NWOSSAA championships yesterday on the Kamview Ski Trails in Thunder Bay.

The black-and-gold saw eight of their 13 runners qualify for the all-Ontarios, slated for Nov. 3 in Burlington.

Fort High finished fourth overall out of the 13 schools that competed at NWOSSAA this year.

Long-term care resident “Lance" (Rob Tovey) fondly recalled his glory days while "Jerry" (Darryl Allan) looked on in a scene from "Monday at the Manor” during a dress rehearsal last night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The comedy—written and directed by Tracy Gibson—will be performed as a dinner theatre tonight through Saturday at the Rendez-Vous.

Irish Mythen kicked off Tour de Fort's 2018-19 season Tuesday evening with a concert at the Townshend Theatre. The Irish-Canadian singer-songwriter amazed the nearly-packed house with her powerful voice, poignant songwriting, and engaging story-telling.

BATH, Ont.—Serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo pleaded unsuccessfully for a second chance yesterday, arguing low self-esteem drove him to commit the sexually-twisted crimes he now rues and that he no longer poses any threat to the public.

Ottawa wants to make it free and fast for Canadians to obtain criminal pardons for simple pot possession, but Public Safety minister Ralph Goodale made it clear yesterday the government does not support the push for conviction records to be destroyed outright.

TORONTO—Ontario passed its cannabis legislation yesterday, firmly establishing the right to smoke marijuana in public in the province hours after recreational use of drug became legal across Canada.

MONTREAL — Cam Battley is a top executive at one of Canada’s biggest marijuana companies, but he isn’t sticking around to savour the country’s historic pot legalization.

He’s off to Germany on Friday and Australia next week ‚Äî a sign of what a leader Canada has become in the global pot industry, and of the reverberations its decision to legalize could have internationally.

Kevin Mawae played 16 seasons in the NFL, earning eight Pro Bowls and three All-Pro honours. Yet the former offensive lineman found himself struggling to walk in the summer of 2017.

With each step came stabbing pains because of severe plantar fasciitis.

The Breakfast Club came to his rescue by figuring out what caused his pain instead of focusing only on the symptoms.

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.

MONTREAL—Claude Julien doesn't want his team to get overconfident after a surprisingly strong start to the season.

The Montreal Canadiens won their third game in a row, and improved to 4-1-1 overall, after edging the St. Louis Blues 3-2 last night.

HOUSTON—Andrew Benintendi charged in hard and left his feet.

Make the catch, Boston wins. If not . . . no telling.

On this night, though, even a ball the Red Sox didn't grab went their way.

LOS ANGELES—Clayton Kershaw put his previous flop behind him and pushed the L.A. Dodgers forward—one victory from a return trip to the World Series.

TORONTO—A new superstar, a new head coach, and a victory for the new-look Raptors to open what's been one of the most-anticipated NBA regular seasons for Toronto in a while.

It will be mainly clear tonight, with an overnight low of five C (41 F) and southwest winds gusting up to 17 km/h.

Tomorrow will see spotty afternoon showers, with a high of eight (460 and low back down to minus-seven (19).

Look for west-northwest winds gusting up to 20 km/h.

Voting for the municipal election (telephone/internet only) continues today through to Monday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.