The Associated Press GOMA, Congo–A South African air force plane crash-landed and caught fire Thursday at the Goma airport in eastern Congo but there were no casualties, authorities said. The C-130BZ military aircraft was transporting 59 passengers and eight crew members from the U.N mission when its left engine caught […]
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The Associated PressPan Pylas LONDON–U.K. interest rates could be cut as soon as this month to shore up an economy that’s barely growing even as some Brexit uncertainty has dissipated, the Bank of England’s outgoing chief hinted Thursday. Mark Carney said in a speech that there is a “debate” within […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -20 C (-4 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds before clearing overnight with a high of -17 (one) and a low of -27 (-17). Saturday will be sunny and clear with a […]
Tonight will see periods of snow with a low of -17 C (1 F). Tomorrow will continue to see periods of snow throughout the day turning to a chance of flurries overnight with a high of minus-nine (16) and a low of -17 (one). Friday will see a mix of […]
Sam Odrowski
The Manitou Mounds has been a busy spot as of late, hosting a variety of free activities and events over the past few months. Employees at the mounds applied for a grant to hire a workshop coordinator earlier In the year and Maria Vandenbrand filled the position at the end […]
Sam Odrowski
Since a new mayor and council took office in Emo around a year ago, they’ve been working through many government regulations to complete assessments and attract more people to the town. Mayor Harold McQuaker, who’s new to council, said working with MPAC for tax assessments has been difficult and 2020 […]
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The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) has announced that unless a tentative agreement is reached, members across the province will be taking administrative job action beginning Monday, January 13. “We have not taken this decision lightly, but we believe it is necessary to secure a fair contract and protect […]
Kevin Cross of Atikokan was the $2,500 Christmas winner in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s cash calendar draw for the week of Dec. 22 – 28. The $30 winners included Patty McMahon, Donna Williamson and Chris Giguere (Fort Frances), Dan Neilson (Stratton), Trish and Earl Fredrickson and Justin […]
Sam Odrowski
Receiving specialized training is now easier than ever for existing firefighters in the area. A new firefighter training centre popped up in Chapple about a month ago and district firefighters no longer have to travel across the province to take much needed training courses. “The biggest part of the project […]
Felix Blasky works her traditional spinning wheel during a meeting of the Sunset Country Spinner’s Guild at the Fort Frances Public Library. The guild meets on a monthly basis to set up their wheels and further practice their craft. -Ken Kellar photo
La Vallee Station fire chief Darren Hughes engaged in a fire training exercise during the Modern Fire Behaviour and Tactics Course held at the new Chapple Fire & Emergency Service Regional Training Centre on Highway 71 in November. -Submitted photo
Firefighter Timothy Rempel, left, put out a vehicle fire, in the vehicle fire training area during the Modern Fire Behaviour and Tactics Course held at the Chapple Fire & Emergency Service Regional Training Centre on Highway 71 in Nonmember, as fellow firefighter Leroy Rempel and Captain Real Degange looked on. […]
