By Colleen Long The Associated Press NEW YORK — An ancient stone sculpture of Buddha’s footprints that was smuggled into the United States and had been expected to sell for more than $1 million was returned to the government of Pakistan on Wednesday. The piece, called a Buddhapada, was taken […]
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By Didi Tang The Associated Press BEIJING — A revered Buddhist monk in China has been mummified and covered in gold leaf, a practice reserved for holy men in some areas with strong Buddhist traditions. The monk, Fu Hou, who died in 2012 at age 94 after spending most of […]
By Bill Barrow The Associated Press ATLANTA — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s claim that Hillary Clinton is playing “the woman’s card” has drawn intense backlash, from the Democratic front-runner herself as well as tens of thousands of critics on social media. “If fighting for women’s health care and paid […]
By Eva Vergara The Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile — Victims of a secretive German colony in Chile hope that Germany’s decision to declassify documents will help shine light on human rights abuses committed there. For three decades beginning in 1961, the enclave of Colonia Dignidad, or Dignity Colony, was the […]
Joey Payeur Aaron Bujold wouldn’t mind a little respect—not so much for him but the entire sport of badminton. The Grade 10 member of the Muskie contingent repeated his result from a year ago—capturing the silver medal in senior boys’ singles play at the NWOSSAA championships last Wednesday in Dryden. […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances will be the site of OFSAA championships in two different sports in back-to-back years. On the heels of the all-Ontario ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship coming here next March, it was announced Thursday that the town will welcome the rest of the province for the 2018 OFSAA […]
Heather Latter The “I am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” retreat for girls aged 11-16 will begin accepting registrations this Monday (May 2) for its fourth-annual event, which is scheduled for Sept. 22-25 at Sunny Cove Camp. Retreat director Renée Martin-Brown said the “register here” link will appear on the […]
Heather Latter The Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual spring luncheon Sunday afternoon was a big hit once again—raising $11,288.08 for local health care. “It’s the best yet,” enthused Foundation director Samantha Manty, noting the amount surpassed last year’s total by more than $2,000. Manty said the funds will go […]
Duane Hicks The public will be able to get a look at designs for the future Rainy Lake Market Square here sometime next month. “We’re now very close to having preliminary drawings. Very, very close,” Chief Building Official Travis Rob told the Times. “What will happen once we get those […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual business and community expo was a smashing success this year. Held Friday and Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club, the event drew more than 1,000 people over the two days—exceeding last year’s attendance, Chamber executive director Jennifer Soderholm said Monday. […]
Heather Latter A survey to gauge parents’ interest in a Catholic high school here was launched Thursday at a Catholic Secondary Schools Feasibility parent meeting at St. Francis School. Hosted by the Northwest Catholic District School Board, a similar meeting also was held in Dryden the previous night as the […]
Cameron Penney Although patients don’t always realize it, the laboratory at La Verendrye General Hospital here plays a key role in their well-being and recovery from illness. This week, the local hospital is celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week in recognition of the work it does. “A lot of what doctors’ […]
