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Fundraising on track

Fundraising on track

Runners took their mark, got set and took off in the first Thunderwolves’ indoor marathon. Nearly 100 runners participated in the marathon, which was held at Lakehead Athletics hangar Sunday afternoon.
The art in driftwood

The art in driftwood

Red osier dogwood, seagrass, poplar bark and honeysuckle; wool and copper; philodendron and yucca leaves; water and air and obviously skilled hands, nimble fingers and a vision for art she claims doesn’t originate within her.
Taking suggestions

Taking suggestions

First Nation members say poor communication led to a modestly attended Kam River meeting, meaning development may move forward without their participation.
Police pooch finds suspect

Police pooch finds suspect

An assault suspect’s hiding place seemed good enough at first glance, but was no match for one police officer’s nose.
Germ problem covered

Germ problem covered

When Dan Cheal fastened the tray on the high chair for his two-year-old daughter at her favourite fast food restaurant, it took him two seconds to realize he’d never let her eat off one of the trays again.

Fifth suspect arrested

Another arrest has been made in connection with the abduction and assault of a 45-year-old man city man earlier this month.
Looking for answers

Looking for answers

A city councillor doesn’t know what to expect when Horizon Wind Inc. makes a deputation before council Monday. Coun.
Cause still unknown

Cause still unknown

The acting director of fire prevention and investigation says the cause of a blaze that destroyed a former Simpson Street nightclub could remain unknown.

RURAL ROOTS: Snow-clearing luck

Finally, we got snow. Town got rain; we got snow: the first precipitation in our neck of the woods since Christmas. It began Saturday night and it snowed for the next two days. Big Red, my diesel tractor, and I had our work cut out for us.

COOKING: Adding a splash of flavour

As a kid growing up in the north of England, the only vinegar I knew was a coarse malt vinegar that was splattered on a bag of French fries. These days as a chef, I have dozens of vinegars to choose from to use in salads, sauté dishes and stews.
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