The Associated PressJake Seiner Max Scherzer heard his name and thrust his arms in the air, shouting and smiling big before turning to kiss his wife. Corey Kluber, on the other hand, gulped once and blinked. Two aces, two different styles–and now another Cy Young Award for each. The animated […]
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The Associated PressKaren MatthewsTom McElroy NEW YORK–A painting of Christ by the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci sold for a record $450 million (380 million euros) at auction yesterday, smashing previous records for artworks sold at auction or privately. The painting, “Salvator Mundi,” Latin for “Savior of the World,” is […]
The Associated PressBob Duff DETROIT–Luke Witkowski called it old-time hockey. The Calgary Flames called it just plain stupid. The Flames were unhappy with the way last night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings started, but they were appalled by the way it finished. With 5:56 to go in Detroit’s 8-2 […]
Jamie Mountain The goals came fast and plenty for the Muskie boys’ hockey team in its NorWOSSA season-opener here Tuesday night. Eric Pitkanen led the way with a hat trick as the Muskies cruised to an 11-1 romp over the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) at the Ice For Kids […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume VANCOUVER–Canada inched closer to a much-anticipated return to peacekeeping yesterday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered the UN badly-needed soldiers, equipment, and a fresh feminist perspective on peace missions. But while UN officials were effusive in their praise for Canada’s commitments and leadership, two key questions […]
The Associated PressLindsey Tanner CHICAGO–An increase in suicide rates among U.S. teens occurred at the same time social media use surged, and a new analysis suggests there may be a link. Suicide rates for teens rose between 2010 and 2015 after they had declined for nearly two decades, according to […]
Staff Town council agreed Tuesday night to officially dissolve Fort Frances Non-Profit Innovative Homes Inc. (FFNPIHI). The corporation initially was patented on June 16, 1994 to facilitate a condominium housing construction project here. In July, 2001, the town decided to undertake the River Walk Condominium development on Front Street, and […]
The Canadian PressBob Weber EDMONTON–One of the world’s largest groups of conservation scientists says Canada’s biggest national park is among the most threatened World Heritage Sites in North America. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature says Wood Buffalo National Park, which straddles the Alberta-Northwest Territories boundary, is significantly […]
From the OPP Members of the Kenora OPP have charged a Fort Frances man with impaired driving offences. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Monday, police conducted a vehicle stop on Fifth Street South in the City of Kenora. Police determined the male driver had been consuming alcohol. He was arrested […]
An article in yesterday’s Times contained an incorrect spelling of the first name of a member of the Muskie mixed curling team. In fact, her name should have read Daffini Chabot, not Daphne Chabot. The Times regrets any disappoinment this error may have caused.
Duane Hicks The most recent group of “Canada 150” pin recipients proudly showed off their pins and certificates in the foyer at the Civic Centre on Tuesday evening following town council’s meeting. Another batch of volunteers were saluted yesterday at the “Healthy Living Food Box” program. More pins will be […]
Press Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers working at the International Falls port of entry recently targeted a rail container destined to arrive in Ranier, Mn. In October, CBP officers inspected the rail container and discovered merchandise in violation of intellectual property rights (IPR) regulations. […]
