By Tracee M. Herbaugh The Associated Press There are plenty of reasons to fix or replace windows, but wintry temperatures push many homeowners to get the job done. Besides the discomfort they cause, drafty windows can add hundreds of dollars to your energy bill over the course of a winter. […]
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The Associated Press TORONTO — The New York Rangers are the NHL’s most valuable franchise for a fourth consecutive year, according to Forbes. The Rangers top the annual list of franchise valuations at $1.55 billion, up 3 per cent from last year. The Toronto Maple Leafs are second at $1.35 […]
By Kelvin Chan The Associated Press LONDON — As the shipping industry faces pressure to cut climate-altering greenhouse gases, one answer is blowing in the wind. European and U.S. tech companies, including one backed by airplane maker Airbus, are pitching futuristic sails to help cargo ships harness the free and […]
By Joe McDonald And Rob Gillies The Associated Press BEIJING — China on Thursday demanded Canada release a Huawei Technologies executive who was arrested in a case that adds to technology tensions with Washington and threatens to complicate trade talks. Huawei’s chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, faces possible extradition to […]
Sam Odrowski Youths interested in drama now have an outlet to express themselves theatrically over the winter months. A 16-week drama program, opened to those aged seven-18, is being offered at the Fort Frances Museum for a $40 fee. The program has been made possible through a grant from the […]
Sam Odrowski Some new faces now are representing communities across the district with respect to public education. The new group of Rainy River District School Board trustees serving the 2018-22 term were sworn in at last night’s board meeting and they’re both eager and excited to serve. Outgoing chair Diane […]
Press Release Local MPP Greg Rickford on Friday called on the Competition Bureau to review gasoline and diesel retail prices in Northwestern Ontario. “Our [government] has followed through and taken steps to cut gas prices in Ontario,” noted Rickford, who also is the minister of energy, northern development and mines. […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP would like to invite the public to come out and support efforts to fill the local food banks by participating in the annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event. It is scheduled for this Saturday (Dec. 8) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at various locations across the […]
Duane Hicks Community Living Fort Frances and District celebrated “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with their float in Sunday afternoon’s parade.
Sam Odrowski Dawn-Marie Danylchuk had a spread of Christmas decorations, gifts, and products on display during the “Crafts Galore” event at the Legion on Saturday. Soups and sandwiches also were available to those who stopped by.
Duane Hicks Fort Frances High School students boarded the “FFHS Express” for Sunday afternoon’s Christmas parade here. The students won won the “Kevin McCallister Award” for best use of materials.
Duane Hicks Dancemakers School of Dance students got bundled up to ride on this “Nutcracker”-themed float–a fitting choice considering “The Nutcracker” is a popular Christmastime two-act ballet with a score by Tchaikovsky.
