By Raf Casert
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BRUSSELS (AP) – On winter’s doorstep, European Union nations again failed to bridge bitter disagreements over a natural gas price cap Thursday as they struggle to effectively shield 450 million citizens from massive increases in their utility bills. An emergency meeting of energy ministers only showed how the energy crisis […]

By Joe Mcdonald
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BEIJING (AP) – The company that assembles Apple Inc.’s iPhones apologized Thursday for a pay dispute that triggered employee protests at a factory where anti-virus controls have slowed production. Employees complained Foxconn Technology Group changed the terms of wages offered to attract them to the factory in the central city […]

Salvation Army’s Adopt a family– The holidays are just around the corner and the Salvation Army is seeking businesses and individuals willing to adopt a family in need. In this rewarding program, you adopt a family,and make their Christmas morning magical, with a turkey and all the fixings, and gifts […]

By Bobby Caina Calvan
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) – Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The annual tradition, which dates back nearly a century, packed streets as a procession of giant inflatables and floats […]

THE CANADIAN PRESS

The federal government has released a climate adaptation strategy that includes $1.6 billion in new spending to help communities faced with risks that range from extreme heat and wildfires to floods and storms. Bill Blair, the minister of emergency preparedness, made the announcement in Prince Edward Island, where hurricane Fiona […]

By Ronald Blum
ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — O Canada, the wait remains. Alphonso Davies had the chance to score his nation’s first-ever World Cup goal, to grab a quick lead on Belgium. As Davies readied for the spot kick in the 11th minute after a hand ball, red-clad Canadian fans at the […]

Press release

Riverside Health Care recently concluded an investigation into a privacy breach that was the result of a staff member inappropriately accessing patient electronic medical records. The inappropriately accessed personal health information was not disclosed or otherwise used by the staff member. Steps were immediately taken to prevent further inappropriate access […]

Press release

Green Funeral Home has announced its plans to close its location at 600 Reid Avenue, Fort Frances, effective November 25, 2022. After nearly 100 years of service in the community, Green Funeral Home will unfortunately close its doors due to staff shortages. All pre-planned contracts and services with Green Funeral […]

By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent

Two deserving men, Ken McKinnon and Jim Belluz were presented with commemorative plaques last Thursday, Nov. 17 at the annual Appreciation Dinner held at the Devlin Hall. Lucille MacDonald, the newly elected Reeve, started the presentation by giving a brief summary of the last four years, the lows and the […]

Vlad Ramsarran(7), Nova Dallas (7), Logan Dallas (9) were excited that the snow finally stopped falling on the weekend, so they could get out and enjoy a day of sledding. – Submitted photo