By Elliot Spagat The Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Donald Trump’s attorney told a federal judge Thursday he’s open to settlement talks in a class-action fraud lawsuit involving the president-elect and his now-defunct Trump University. Attorney Daniel Petrocelli also asked during a hearing that the trial be delayed until early […]
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By Larry Neumeister The Associated Press NEW YORK — Websites showing moves almost as they occur at the World Chess Championship can continue to do so over the objections of the tournament organizers, a judge ruled Thursday, a day before the tournament is to begin. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero […]
Staff The local winners have been named in the Fort Frances Lions Club’s annual peace poster contest, who now will be sent on to be judged at the “district” level. The winners are Ashton Cousineau (Crossroads), Kassy Michl (Robert Moore), Terra Carlson (J.W. Walker/Fort Frances High School), and Tessah Labbe […]
Irene LaingSubmitted The monthly La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary executive meeting, held Nov. 1 in the hospital boardroom, focused on the fundraising activities of the group. Monica Sus advised that plans for the “Spirit of Christmas” event are progressing nicely. Many craft and other items already have been donated, with the […]
From the OPP The Kenora OPP is investigating multiple break-and-enters and mischiefs. Yesterday around 7 a.m., police were dispatched to several mischiefs to vehicles in the west side of Kenora. While police were conducting their investigation, there was a report of a break-and-enter in progress at a nearby residence. Police […]
Staff The popular “Threadworks 2016: Flashback” exhibit opened this week at the Fort Frances Museum—marking the last time the biennial showcase of the finest fibre art from across Canada will be here. Museum curator Sherry George said the organizers of the travelling exhibit have chosen to wind down “Threadworks,” and […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Abby Sanders looked over the best option for getting past Dryden defender Sarah Benson during the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ 32-20 victory in the NorWOSSA senior girls’ basketball final there Tuesday.
Duane Hicks Curator Sherry George eyed up one of the 30-plus pieces in the “Threadworks 2016” exhibit that opened earlier this week at the Fort Frances Museum. The piece by Patricia Menon of Thornhill, Ont. is entitled “In The Domain of the Workhouse: A Land of Beauty and Despair.” It […]
Staff Action is in full swing in the Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association. Here is a rundown of game results from the past few weeks: The Fort Frances PeeWee Lightning battled the Fort Frances PeeWee Fusion to a 4-4 tie. Savannah McGinnis and Jorja Pope scored for the Lightning while […]
SubmittedConrad Dueck Week 2 of the Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League season saw more new players coming out, meaning most ever team had plenty of subs—and thus fresh legs—throughout the game. The added bodies didn’t equal up to more points on the board, however, as the scores were low once […]
Staff Dawson Waddell is a man on the move. The 18-year-old from Brandon, Man. was acquired late last night by the Fort Frances Lakers from the Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) in exchange for a player development fee. It was the Lakers’ first regular-season deal this season. Lakers’ head coach and general […]
Staff The four Muskie court teams were kept out of the winners’ circle Tuesday at the NorWOSSA playoffs in Dryden. Three of the four played in their respective finals but were denied gold by the host Eagles each time. The heavily-favoured senior and junior girls’ basketball teams both were upset […]
