Local News from Across the Rainy River District
VICTORIA – When a dike was breached and floodwaters started to flow across British Columbia’s Sumas Prairie a year ago, poultry farmer Corry Spitters said all he could do was let nature take its course. A feeling of helplessness gripped him as the encroaching water methodically engulfed his farm’s 21 […]
BALI, INDONESIA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Bali, Indonesia on Monday for a gathering of leaders from the G-20 countries. The world’s largest 20 economies meet each year in an attempt to collectively mitigate risks to the global economic system and find progress on issues ranging from climate […]
SHARM EL-SHEIKH (AP) — Global climate talks in Egypt headed into their second half on Monday with still plenty of uncertainty whether a breakthrough can be made toward reaching a substantial deal on combating climate change. Participants found some encouragement from a handshake between U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s […]
DALLAS (AP) — Officials have released the names of the six people killed in a deadly collision between two vintage military aircraft at a Dallas air show. The Commemorative Air Force, which put on the show, on Monday identified the victims as: Terry Barker, Craig Hutain, Kevin “K5” Michels, Dan […]
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that Democrats still lack the power to codify abortion rights into law despite his party’s stronger-than-expected performance in the midterm elections. “I don’t think there’s enough votes,” he said at a press conference during the Group of 20 summit in […]
The Canadian team that made it to the 1986 World Cup was well-drilled under coach Tony Waiters, who knew what he wanted his players to do and what he didn’t. And he made sure they knew it. Defender Bob Lenarduzzi first learned the Waiters way with the Vancouver Whitecaps, which […]
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester United says it is trying to establish the full facts behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan. The Portugal great said he did not respect manager Erik ten Hag and that he felt “betrayed.” So far, only excerpts have been released and United says […]
Fort Frances High School students ran through their routines and choreography in the Townshend Theatre during their Monday rehearsal for this year’s musical revue. This year’s show features songs that ask the audience a question in its title or lyrics. The musical revue opens tonight, Thursday, November 10, and continues […]
The Town has extended the deadline to participate in the Official Plan and Zoning by-law Visioning Survey. Residents now have until November 20 to have their voices heard. The Town of Fort Frances is undertaking a Comprehensive Review of its Official Plan and Zoning By-law as required by the Ontario […]
With temperatures dropping, Best for Kitty is putting out an urgent plea for help, to get our homeless cat and kitten population off the streets, and into warm and loving homes, where they belong. The organization is in urgent need of both fosters and funds – housing just one cat […]
MPP Greg Rickford issued the following statement on Treaties Recognition Week: “This week, Ontario is marking the seventh annual Treaties Recognition Week by encouraging students and the public to learn more about treaties and how they form the basis of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in this province. […]
