The Associated PressDanica Coto SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico–Rescuers fanned out today to reach stunned victims after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, knocking out electricity to the entire island while triggering landslides and floods. The extent of the damage is unknown given that dozens of municipalities remained isolated and without communication […]
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The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Careless drivers in Ontario causing death soon could be fined up to $50,000 as the government plans to introduce tougher penalties that also will crack down on distracted driving. Ontario’s driving legislation currently has no offence for careless driving causing death, with careless driving carrying maximum […]
Life can be full of surprises. Sometimes we learn a little bit of family history from the items we acquire. My grandparents moved from Hudson, Ont. to Neepawa Man. as my grandfather took up a new position with the Canadian National Railway in 1952. They moved from a small two-bedroom […]
I have been plugging away for a while now to promote and encourage people to see the potential Rainy River District has in agriculture. We have some really great producers here yet we often are overlooked. I am very pleased the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is coming to visit us on […]
I made it to Dawson City. I don’t know if you are aware, but this is a very large country. Did you know this? It takes a great deal of time and patience, with some chanting and meditation and deep breathing and assuring yourself that you will survive another three […]
Duane Hicks Oona Seguin was all smiles as she knitted a new creation last Wednesday evening during a gathering of the “Fireside Yarn Club” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The group meets there every Wednesday from 6-7:45. p.m., although some knitters come earlier. Beginners and veterans alike […]
Press Release The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Br. #29 met upstairs at the Legion on Wednesday, Sept. 13. There were 35 members in attendance, which president Alfreda Easton welcomed back after a well-deserved break. Before the summer break, four bursaries were awarded to graduating Fort Frances High School students: Gabriella […]
Duane Hicks Programs are available for both businesses and residents to cut their hydro bills–but the province has to do a better job promoting them. Energy minister Glenn Thibeault made that admission to the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce during its “Business After Hours” event Friday evening at the Copper […]
Duane Hicks Renovations continue at the future home of the Nor-West Animal Clinic on McIrvine Road here, with the clinic expecting to move into the former Clover Valley Farmers’ Market building next month. The transition will be a gradual process but at no time will the clinic stop seeing patients, […]
Nicholas Donaldson The owner of Rainy River Cannabis Collective here has a message for the Government of Ontario concerning its plans for marijuana legislation: leave medicinal marijuana alone. Angela Olson feels the plan announced earlier this month to control and distribute marijuana through LCBO-style stores will hurt those using cannabis […]
of W Network Emo native Jessie Baker is among the 20 bachelorettes vying to win the heart of Chris Leroux in the third season of “The Bachelor Canada.”
Duane Hicks Little Miss Higgins charmed and delighted a small but enthusiastic crowd of music fans last Thursday evening at the Townshend Theatre to kick off the “Rainy Lake 150” concert series. The show was supposed to be held downtown but was moved to the theatre due to inclement weather. […]
