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A late-season wildfire pushed by strong winds ripped through a tiny central Montana farming town overnight, burning several homes and grain elevators that had stood for more than a century, authorities said. Officials were assessing the damage in Denton on Thursday morning while crews continued to fight the fire. The fire burned “around 25 structures to include grain elevators and bridges,” the Fergus County Sheriff's Office posted on social media Thursday morning.

Team owners today imposed a lockout on players for the first time in 26 years. the lease collective bargaining agreement with players expired overnight. the labor dispute puts spring training and the upcoming season in jeopardy. a late-season wildfire tore through a montana farming community burning several hopes and grain elevators that stood for more than a century. the fire was sparked by fallen power lines. high winds fueled flames which quickly burned across drought stricken fields. no inju...

On November 2, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit seeking to block Penguin Random House's proposed acquisition of Simon & Schuster. This lawsuit further...

A new book is putting a spotlight on the structures that once defined the economy of prairie provinces.

Senior Professor Sujeewa Amarasena, Vice Chancellor – University of Ruhuna (top left), Ceylinco Life Managing Director and CEO Thushara Ranasinghe (top centre) and the two young comperes at the virtual edition of the Ceylinco Life ‘Pranama’ scholarships ceremony. Ceylinco Life recently celebrated the 20th edition of its ‘Pranama’ Scholarships programme with its first ever virtual ceremony to felicitate and reward 162 students who excelled in academic and e...

Jun. 2—Explosions damaged two grain elevators and injured one employee in Brown County on the same day. The injury happened at the Farmers Cooperative of Hanska's elevator at 201 N. Water St. in New Ulm around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday. The person was responsive while being taken to a hospital, according to a press release from the New Ulm Fire Department. A surveillance camera at the nearby Minnesota ...

THUNDER BAY - A century-old grain elevator on the city’s south side will remain standing, much to the disappointment of nearby property owners. The Riverside Grain Products structure sits on the banks of the Kaministiquia River and was built more than 100 years ago. Environmental assessments and public information sessions were held in 2017 to prepare the structure for possible demolition. The property was forfeited to the provincial government in 2018 with possible demolition taking place...

Provincial historical society recognizes Thunder Bays Friends of Grain Elevators A Thunder Bay group dedicated to preserving the history of the citys grain trade has received a prestigious provincial award. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Feb 03, 2021 6:30 AM ET | Last Updated: February 3 A Thunder Bay group dedicated to preserving the history of the citys grain trade has received a provincial award.(Nicole Ireland/CBC) A Thunder Bay group dedicated to preserving the history of the citys g...

From the 1880s until 1996, when Canadas last residential school closed, the government-funded and primarily church-run schools separated 150,000 Indigenous children across the country from their families, in an effort to assimilate children. Many experienced horrific physical, mental and sexual abuse. In testimony to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, some former residents of the Birtle school described abuse there — like having their ears pulled or heads shaken if they gave wrong ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Skok announces his passing in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the age of 71 years. Peter was born in Hanau, Germany on March 29, 1949. He grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. He spent many years working in the Grain Elevators and working at the Hydro Camp. He had a passion for carpentry. He showed great love for his family and friends. He was a good family man, good friend and was loved by all. Pete...