Correction
Some incorrect information was included in a cutline for a photo on page B1 of yesterday's Times.
The only car that was towed off the track was Carter Kinnear's #23 car. James Lambert drove off the track himself, made a quick fix and was back out on for the next race.
The Times apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Feds can't force mill issues: Rusnak
Following a statement last week by federal NDP candidate for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, Yuk-Sem Won, charging the current Liberal government for its lack of support on the mill issue, MP Don Rusnak said the federal government is ready to assist but cannot force any owner of the mill to open or close the property or force the province to allocate fibre supply.
Monopoly maker Hasbro to cut plastic use in toy packaging
NEW YORK — Hasbro is giving plastic packaging the boot.
The toy maker said Tuesday that all its packaging for new products will be mostly plastic free by the end of 2022. It plans to stop using plastic bags, elastic bands and the shrink wrap that’s usually found around Monopoly, Scrabble and other board games.
RRDWFL rematch
The Renegades and Her-icanes played during a brisk summer night yesterday even as the action on the field was steaming.
Each team was equal to the challenge, and as the daylight started to fade away, neither team was able to add any runs during the extra innings.
RRDFL
Sight & Sound came out with a bang but the Fort Frances Braves were able to settle back down to advance to the Rainy River District Men's Fastball League championship defeating the Wolves 6-1 in the east final.
The Wolves John Desaulniers pelted a home run off of Jaden Gustafson during the first at-bat of the game.
Trades camp
Parker Galusha tested the edge of the metal he filed down to create his peg game during Confederation College's “Explore the Trades” camp yesterday. The camp was held in the Fort Frances High School manufacturing room, and overseen by instructor Robert Guertin. Campers this week made metal dice keychains and fillet hooks in addition to the peg games.
Sprinting onward
Carina Mack had to hold on tight as she and her horse, Dee, blistered through the sand up and down the horse arena Saturday during the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society's fall fair. The pair put the crowd on a high alert watching closely as the two put on a show of agility and grace while competing in many of the high-speed events.
Driling
The first holes were drilled yesterday morning for the new accessible playground at the Devlin Ball Park, behind Carmody Field. Playgrounds-R-Us drilled holes for an “oodle swing” as part of Phase 1 of the project initiated by the Emo and District Lions Club which will also include a large play-set and spinner.
High school prep
Instruments, chairs, tables and school supplies line the hallways at Fort Frances High School as staff prepare for the upcoming school year. Rooms along this corridor, including the cafeteria, were emptied so that floors could be cleaned and waxed. The first day of school for Fort High students—and indeed all district students—is Sept. 4 (teachers go back on Sept. 3).
Train members to I.D. racism, military told
OTTAWA—The Canadian Armed Forces is facing calls to drop what experts say is a reactive approach to racism and hate in the ranks, and instead launch a concentrated, proactive effort campaign to root out extremist beliefs and behaviours.
Ontario fights release of letters
TORONTO—Ontario's information and privacy commissioner says the government is going to court to prevent the release of Premier Doug Ford's mandate letters to his cabinet ministers, which outline their key priorities.
Former premier Kathleen Wynne began making those documents public in 2014, but the current government is fighting an order from the commissioner to release them.
Ontario releases new sex-ed curriculum
TORONTO—The Ontario government has released the new sexual-education curriculum, replacing a much-criticized teaching plan brought in after the Progressive Conservatives took power last year.
The province says the curriculum for Grades 1 to 8 has been updated following feedback from the public and consultation with experts.
Indonesian walking 700 kilometres backward to save forests
BEKASI, Indonesia—An Indonesian man is walking more than 700 kilometres (430 miles) backward from his village in eastern Java to the country's capital to raise awareness about deforestation.
Medi Bastoni began his arduous expedition on July 18 from his home on the slope of Mount Wilis, a dormant volcano in East Java province that has been affected by deforestation.
German city offers $1.1M to whoever proves it doesn't exist
BERLIN—A German city that's been the subject of a long-running online light-hearted conspiracy theory claiming it doesn't really exist is offering big bucks to whoever proves that's true.
Officials in Bielefeld said yesterday they'll give one million euros ($1.1 million) to the person who delivers solid proof of its non-existence.
Boy goes on highway joyride with mom's car
BERLIN—Police say an 8-year-old boy took his mom's car and went for a nighttime joyride on a highway in western Germany.
Soest police said the boy's mother called them early yesterday after she noticed that both her son and her VW Golf had disappeared.
Time capsule sports nothing inside
DERRY, N.H.—Officials in a New Hampshire town are trying to figure out how a recently opened time capsule from 50 years ago has nothing in it.
Library director Cara Potter in Derry tells WMUR-TV that since she started there five years ago, the safe has been sitting on a shelf. Before that, it was kept at the old municipal building in town.
Danish ex-PM attacks Trump for comments on defence spending
COPENHAGEN — A former Danish prime minister on Thursday lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump for his tweet about military spending, saying defence willingness is not just about the amount of money spent.
Virginia marks pivotal moment when African slaves arrived
NORFOLK, Va. — Four hundred years after American slavery and democratic self-rule were born almost simultaneously in what became the state of Virginia, ceremonies will mark the arrival of enslaved Africans in the mid-Atlantic colony and seek healing from the legacy of bondage that still haunts the nation.
Joan Jett, Underwood to perform 'Sunday Night Football' open
Fred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season's “Sunday Night Football” opener since the NFL is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
It didn't take long for the show's executive producer to arrive at something: Carrie Underwood came up with the perfect idea.
Indonesian walking 700 kilometres backward to save forests
BEKASI, Indonesia — An Indonesian man is walking more than 700 kilometres (430 miles) backward from his village in eastern Java to the country’s capital to raise awareness about deforestation.
Medi Bastoni began his arduous expedition on July 18 from his home on the slope of Mount Wilis, a dormant volcano in East Java province that has been affected by deforestation.
Australian prison chaplain nervous about cardinal inmate
CANBERRA, Australia — A chaplain at an Australian prison for pedophiles on Thursday described the prospect of ministering to a cardinal who until recently was regarded as the third highest-ranking Catholic in the Vatican as “nerve racking.”
Hasbro to cut plastic use in packaging
NEW YORK—Hasbro is giving plastic packaging the boot.
The toy maker said Tuesday that all its packaging for new products will be mostly plastic-free by the end of 2022.
It plans to stop using plastic bags, elastic bands and the shrink wrap that's usually found around Monopoly, Scrabble and other board games.
Atown
“Avengers: Endgame” will be screened on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Rainy Lake Square starting at 8:30 p.m. Free movie. Bring your own chair and snacks.
The Watten Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fish fry on Friday, Aug. 23 from 4-8 p.m. at Sunny Cove Camp. Admission is $16 for adults and $6 for kids. All you can eat.