The Associated Press CALGARY — Canada’s National Energy Board has granted conditional approval to a massive Enbridge Inc., project to replace a pipeline that would enable more Canadian crude to flow into the U.S. The $7.5-billion Line 3 Replacement project involves rebuilding a 1031-mile (1,660-kilometre) pipeline that’s nearly a half-century […]
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By Rod McGuirk THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CANBERRA, Australia — Australia announced Tuesday that French company DCNS has beat out bidders from Japan and Germany to build the next generation of submarines in Australia’s largest-ever defence contract. DCNS, Germany’s ThysennKrupp Marine Systems and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries were in the running […]
The Associated Press MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—The two Swiss pilots taking turns to fly a solar-powered airplane around the world said yesterday the endeavour is not only a demonstration of the importance of renewable energy but also of the many challenges the human body can endure. Pilot Bertrand Piccard completed a […]
The Canadian Press HALIFAX—A Halifax man who advocates on behalf of airline passengers argued in Federal Court today that even though he is not overweight himself, he should have the right to file a complaint about a carrier’s “discriminatory” practice of bumping obese travellers. Gabor Lukacs told the three-member panel […]
Staff Town council is being asked to declare May 8-14 as “Emergency Preparedness Week” in Fort Frances. Council will receive a letter from Fort Frances Fire Chief Frank Sheppard, requesting that mayor and council make the proclamation, at its regular meeting tonight. Chief Sheppard noted the town will be hosting […]
Heather Latter Members of the Riverside Foundation’s special events committee sang a unique version of “You Are My Sunshine” during the Foundation’s annual spring luncheon in the Robert Moore School gym yesterday afternoon. With the theme “Mama Needs to Let the Sunshine In,” many of the prizes up for grabs […]
Staff It was a good weekend for both Fort Frances teams and individual players. While the Fort Frances Lakers were winning their third-straight SIJHL crown, Jordan Larson was putting his own stamp on the junior ‘A’ hockey post-season. Larson netted the decisive tally for the Carleton Place Canadians in a […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Power Corp. director Larry Cousineau, left, and FFPC technical customer service representative Jeremy Nussbaumer shared information on energy conservation, rebate programs, and more Saturday during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Community Expo 2016 at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The expo ran Friday […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts wrapped up its Piano division Friday, adjudicated by Jane Petroni, who teaches piano privately in Winnipeg and through the Preparatory Department of the University of Manitoba. Piano (April 22) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Classical, Grade 3—1. Jordan Eldridge (Honours) […]
Duane Hicks June Cunningham, left, and Sharon Payne enjoyed afternoon tea Saturday during a celebration marking the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II held at St. John’s Anglican Church here. People got dressed up in their finest attire to enjoy tea, coffee, specialty sandwiches, scones, and cakes.
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP charged an adult male driver with impaired driving offences. Yesterday at 4:49 a.m., officers were notified of a motor vehicle in the ditch along Highway 11 on Couchiching. Officers located the driver at a residence in Fort Frances. The 24-year-old Fort Frances […]
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden KANANASKIS, Alta.—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his 30 ministers holed up at a luxury mountain resort in Alberta yesterday to discuss the devastation wrought by plunging oil prices on the province’s economy. Premier Rachel Notley met privately with Trudeau, then gave a detailed presentation to about […]
