The Associated Press GENEVA—An exceptionally-large blue diamond sold yesterday for 48.6 million Swiss francs ($48.5 million)—a new record price for any jewel at auction, Sotheby’s said. It culminated two Geneva auctions in which a convicted Hong Kong tycoon on both times bought a rare coloured diamond to honour his daughter. […]
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The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA—Federal security agencies risk being overwhelmed by threats—or failing to even foresee them—unless they embrace the digital-age phenomenon of big-data crunching, warns an internal Public Safety Canada presentation. With billions of people using mobile phones and surfing the Internet, security officials are preoccupied with getting timely […]
Heather Latter Aimee McEvoy, left, and Becky McClain, with Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services, finished decorating the “Adopt an Angel” tree this morning at The Bargain Shop here. The program aims to help kids from low-income families, as well as foster children, receive presents this Christmas. The “Adopt […]
Staff Starting Ryan Faragher in goal is a no-lose proposition these days for the Utah Grizzlies. The 25-year-old Fort Frances native earned the ECHL’s goalie-of-the-week honours on Tuesday. Faragher went 3-0 last week with a 1.67 GAA and .947 save percentage following a quick, two-day call-up to the AHL’s San […]
The Associated PressDan Gelston PHILADELPHIA—After a buzzer-beating “three” put the 76ers on the ropes, Kyle Lowry had fellow Philly native and boxer Danny Garcia at his side in the locker-room for a post-game celebration. They were there for the latest KO against the Sixers. Lowry scored 23 points, and Luis […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA—Ontario and B.C. appear prepared for the federal government to request more time to respond to the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision on doctor-assisted death. The new Liberal government has not said it will need an extension to address the court’s ruling, but Justice minister […]
Staff One of Canada’s best female volleyball players is coming to town. Janie Guimond, the starting libero for the national women’s team, will conduct a two-day clinic at Fort High on Nov. 20-21 for club players in the U14, U16, and U18 age groups. The Nov. 20 session will run […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Lest we forget, politicking evidently never stops—even on Remembrance Day. The Liberal party, flush from its Oct. 19 election victory, used the solemn occasion yesterday to continue trying to accumulate information on potential supporters and donors. The governing party issued an e-mail from new Veterans Affairs minister […]
Staff Town council passed a bylaw at its meeting Monday night to authorize the delivery of marriage solemnization services through the office of the Clerk for the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances. This bylaw replaces the current marriage bylaw to include updated language and be generic (i.e., it […]
Staff The past week in the Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association featured both tight battles and convincing routs. Marti Woods notched a pair of goals to lead the BDO Canada Stars to a 3-2 victory over Kaemingh Esso in PeeWee action last Thursday. Makenna Hill had the other marker for […]
Brad Robinson (Fort Frances) won the $100 up for grabs Nov. 1 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Nov. 1-7 were Mona and Lloyd Hartnell (Fort Frances), Stuart and Theresa McIvor (Fort Frances), Erin and Adam Howe (Waterford, Ont.), Dennis Brown […]
Duane Hicks Flora Danylchuk, vice-president of the Fort Frances Lions Club, honoured the winners of the club’s annual peace poster contest Tuesday evening during an appreciation dinner at the local Legion. Pictured here are Cassidy Morrison (St. Francis), Grayson Councillor (Crossroads), Emily Bliss (J.W. Walker), and Siovahn Susin (Robert Moore). […]
