Tener photo book already popular
“Rainy River Valley Beginnings” may end up under quite a few Christmas trees this year.
The highly-anticipated book focusing on the pioneer photography of William Hampden Tener received an enthusiastic response during its launch Thursday evening at the Fort Frances Museum.
Fishing team in works at Fort High
Thanks to local teacher and angler Jason Cain, fishing-lovers at Fort High have a reason to celebrate.
FFHS will have its own sport-fishing team early next year.
As Cain puts it, it's a plan that has been on his mind for quite a while.
Santa waving
Santa Claus waved to the throngs of fans lining Scott Street during the annual “Community Christmas Parade” along Scott Street on Saturday evening. Santa's float, which also featured Mrs. Claus and a couple of elves, was decorated by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club this year.
Detox beds
Pictured is one of the “double” rooms for the residential treatment of the Mino Ayaa Ta Win program. The newly-renovated building houses eight beds devoted to residential treatment and two beds for detoxification, as well as offices, a boardroom, kitchen, dining area, and lounge.
From the corner
Fort Frances Lakers' forward Carter Chorney looked to fire a sharp-angled shot from the corner past Thief River Falls Norskies' goalie Bailey Schmitz during the third period of the host team's 7-3 loss here Friday night. Chorney did notch a goal but it wasn't enough as the Lakers suffered their fifth-straight loss.
FDA approves diabetes drug that also helps with weight loss
TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved a new diabetes drug that reduces blood sugar levels and also helps people lose significant weight.
Hunter captures monster python in Florida Everglades
MIAMI — A monster Burmese python has been captured by a snake hunter in the Florida Everglades.
The female snake caught Friday at the Big Cypress National Preserve measured just over 17 feet (5 metres) long and weighed 132 pounds (59 kilograms).
Silence Breakers named Time magazine’s Person of the Year
NEW YORK — The silence breakers have been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year.
Dozens of men and women have shared their stories since October about sexual misconduct by numerous high-profile men in entertainment, media, business and sports. The revelations also helped prompt millions worldwide to tweet about their experiences with sexual harassment and assault.
New frontier for craft US whiskey may be underfoot
SEATTLE — Matt Hofmann walks along a small brown pond, the earth of its bank springing underfoot like a muddy mattress.
Black Lentil and Butternut Squash
Black lentils have so much drama to them, especially when they are paired with anything that is contrasting in colour ... which is pretty much anything that isn’t black as well.
Colder weather on tap
Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight, with an overnight low of minus-17 C (one F).
Tomorrow also will be cloudy, with a high of minus-eight (17) and low around minus-12 (10).
A mix of sun and clouds, and a chance of afternoon snow, is forecast for Friday, along with a high of minus-eight (17) and low dropping to minus-18 (zero).