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Winter slowly releasing grip
The cold winter has also been blamed for higher than usual heating fuel prices. Pro- pane, which had almost doubled to well over $1 per litre, has now dropped slightly but is still higher than in previous years. Natural gas is also going up. Enbridge, which supplies gas locally and in most of Eastern Ontario, raised prices about three per cent January 1, and has recently asked the province for permission to raise prices 40 per cent.
Temperatures were not exceptionally cold, but were consistent, with only a hand- ful of days above freezing, and winter tem- peratures beginning early in November which still persist. Meanwhile biologists are waiting to see if the extended cold has killed some invasive pests. They so far do not expect the Emerald Ash Borer to be completely eliminated, but are hoping there will be a significant reduc- tion in numbers.
usual and predicted to re m ain so for so m e ti m e. In Russell the water flowing over the Cas- tor River dam almost froze solid, but that is no surprise as much greater falls, including Niagara Falls, were similarly frozen this year. The Great Lakes froze over 92 per cent of their surfaces this winter.
CANDICE VETTER candice.vetter@eap.on.ca
RUSSELL l The long winter is technically over at the spring equinox on March 20, but te m peratures are still colder than
Photo Candice Vetter
St. Paddy’s at Russell Legion The water flowing over the Castor River dam in Russell Village froze solid, except for some small trickles, this winter. Slightly milder spring temperatures and some rain have since partially opened the ice. All across the North American continent, winter has been cold and long-lasting.
Photo Candice Vetter
The Russell Legion held a St. Patrick’s Day party on Monday, March 17. Patrons were treated to free Irish stew, Irish music recordings were played, and lots of green was on display.
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