By Terence Chea The Associated Press GALT, Calif. — California is taking its fight against global warming to the farm. The nation’s leading agricultural state is now targeting greenhouse gases produced by dairy cows and other livestock. Despite strong opposition from farmers, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation in September that […]
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The Associated Press Iraq’s prime minister says his country will agree to cut its own oil production as part of a plan by OPEC to push crude prices higher. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told The Associated Press that current prices are not sustainable for oil-producing countries. Al-Abadi’s comments could be […]
Heather Latter Isabella and Nicholas Cain were all smiles as they sat on Santa’s knee Saturday morning during the “Breakfast at the North Pole” event at St. John’s Anglican Church here. The event saw many families stop by for a tasty breakfast, as well as crafts for the kids and, […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances Choraliers, led by Diane Maxey, treated Rainycrest residents to a sneak preview of their upcoming Christmas cantata, “Come Let Us Adore,” yesterday afternoon. The choir will perform next Sunday (Dec. 4) at 3 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre, with a second performance slated for Dec. […]
Lawrence Rufus Allan passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born Sept. 11, 1933 to Rufus Andrew and Josephine Isabelle (MacLeod) Allan in Fort Frances and was raised at Rocky Inlet, where he attended school in […]
Heather Latter Joe Galbraith hung up a coat donated Saturday during his “Fill the Trailer” coat drive in the Safeway parking lot. All proceeds were going to the local Salvation Army while any donation of Christmas lights will be put up at Rainycrest.
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Walter Bain Laing on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. He is survived by his wife, Irene; sons, Darryl and Grahame, daughter, Kerrilynn (Fraser Hamilton), and their mother, Elisabeth Laing; […]
Duane Hicks Santa Claus, accompanied by Mrs. Claus and an elf helper, provided the festive conclusion to the Community Christmas Parade here Saturday evening on Scott Street. People of all ages lined the streets to take in the spectacular series of floats—and get candy. This year’s theme was “Songs of […]
From the OPP Two male drivers were charged with impaired driving offences Saturday. The Rainy River District OPP was advised of a traffic complainant in the west end of Fort Frances on Saturday morning. Officers located the vehicle on the 900 block of King’s Highway. A 33-year-old Big Grassy First […]
Staff To those ready to bury the Fort Frances Lakers this season, it may be time to put the shovels away. The three-time defending SIJHL champs extended their season-high winning streak to five games with a pair of road victories over the weekend. The Lakers earned a wild 6-5 overtime […]
Staff 2016 Citizen of the Year Ruth Caldwell will be in the spotlight at tonight’s regular meeting of town council. Caldwell was announced as this year’s top citizen at the Nov. 14 meeting, but will be officially honoured tonight with her and friends in attendance. While the council meeting will […]
The Associated Press TOKYO — About 5,000 dead fish packed in the ice at a skating rink in western Japan are causing an uproar. Space World amusement park closed the attraction Sunday after a flood of criticism on social media. About 25 different kinds of fish could be seen under […]
