The Associated Press BERLIN–German authorities are offering a 500,000-euro ($550,000) reward for information leading to the recovery of 18th century jewels snatched from a unique collection in Dresden or the arrest of the thieves. A large diamond brooch, a diamond epaulette and other treasures were taken from Dresden’s Green Vault […]
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The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill TORONTO–Don’t tell Pascal Siakam when he has a good game. He doesn’t want to hear it. Siakam tied a career high with five three-pointers and had 31 points in just three quarters of work as the Toronto Raptors cruised past the New York Knicks 126-98 last […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Sen. Lynn Beyak says she’s met all the conditions to return to work after being suspended by her colleagues. Last spring, Beyak’s fellow senators kicked her out temporarily after concluding that several letters she had posted to her website were racist. Beyak, who represents Ontario, posted those […]
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There were some mixed results for the Muskie hockey teams on Tuesday night against the visiting St. Thomas Aquinas Saints of Kenora. The boys remained unbeaten in NorWOSSA play with a 5-1 win but the girls’ squad suffered their first loss of the season by a 4-2 count. Captain Reed […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Snowball announces her passing on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at LaV erendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Shirley was born on May 20, 1954 in Fort Frances to George and Rose Snowball. She worked as a homemaker, translator and cook […]
Ken Kellar Wilma Chapman, left, enjoyed a cup of tea with Jean and Sam Arbuckle at the Zion Lutheran Church’s tea and bake sale on Saturday afternoon. Visitors to the church were able to enjoy light refreshments downstairs after checking out the many tables of baked goods that were for […]
Shooniya Wa-Biitong program officer, Glenda Henderson, left, and executive director Marie Seymour were on hand during Seven Generation Education Institute’s open house last Wednesday to answer questions about their job-finding organization. The pair also talked to open house attendees about their partnership with Seven Generations where they provide funding to […]
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The Fine Line Art Gallery welcomed its newest member last Tuesday and he specializes in wood carving. Gordon Seeburger moved to Fort Frances from Peterborough in June 2018 and runs several online stores through Etsy, GoDaddy, Shopify, and Pinterest where he sells hand carved pieces of art.Seeburger has worked with […]
Sam Odrowski Gordon Seeburger, a new artist at the Fine Line Art Gallery, showed off one of his hand-carved creations last Tuesday.
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More public input has been gathered regarding the proposed single-use plastic ban bylaw that was proposed to council during Monday evening’s meeting. Coun. Douglas Judson, who authored the bylaw, said he received feedback from individuals who stressed the need for people with disabilities to have access to plastic straws. “I […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of minus-11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy during the day with a chance of flurries overnight bringing a high of minus-six (21) and a low of minus-10 (14). Friday will see a continuing chance of flurries all day and […]
Sarah Wreggitt, centre, led a holiday card making workshop during the “Copper+Pine Craft Market” at the Copper River Inn on Saturday morning. The two day market featured two dozen area craft vendors selling everything from homemade jams and soaps to knitted caps and hand-carved wooden decorations. -Ken Kellar photo
