The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Friends of the Earth Canada wants the Competition Bureau to investigate a recent study it says proves there is no such thing as a “flushable” wipe. “This is the most outrageous greenwashing I’ve seen in a long, long time,” said Friends of the Earth CEO Beatrice Olivastri. […]
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The Canadian PressJordan PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–The Senate’s ethics committee recommended Tuesday that Sen. Lynn Beyak be suspended without pay over incendiary letters about Indigenous Peoples she posted to her website. The committee is also recommending Beyak attend educational programs at her own expense related to racism toward Indigenous people in […]
Sam Odrowski Couchiching FN chief Brian Perrault delivered a speech at Point Park yesterday afternoon about the new partnership formed between the Agency One First Nations and Town of Fort Frances aimed at ending litigation and working together–as friends and neighbours–on projects going forward. A BBQ lunch was enjoyed by […]
Jamie Mountain Students at Fort High were able to try their hand at the sport of spikeball on Tuesday. The Health and Wellness Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students organized a “try day” in order to get as many people as possible to try out the sport, which is a […]
Sheree Jewell, left, administrative assistant at Knox United Church, and Kiwanian Robin Wright showed off the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for May at International Travel Services yesterday. This month’s winner is Nicole Avis, who won a trip to Jamaica, valued at […]
Sam Odrowski
A new partnership has formed between the Town of Fort Frances and Agency One First Nations. Mayor June Caul and Couchiching FN Chief Brian Perrault, Mitaanjigamiing FN Chief Janice Henderson, Naicatchewenin FN Chief Wayne Smith, and Nigigoonsiminikaaning FN Chief Will Windigo met at Point Park yesterday at noon to sign […]
Sam Odrowski
Have any questions about substance use and abuse? Bring them to La Place Rendez-Vous next Wednesday (May 8) from 6:30-8 p.m. during the “Community Conversation about Substance Abuse.” It will feature a panel of experts from the OPP, Treaty #3 Police, Northwestern Health Unit, and Fort Frances Tribal Area Health […]
Ken Kellar Kim Redsky, left, and William Ostaff worked together on a wood-burning drawing at Robert Moore school as part of its “Family STEAM Plus Night” on Tuesday evening. The event featured a number of interactive stations that kids and their families could visit to learn about different aspects of […]
Press Release
New Gold has suspended milling ops until it can pump excess water from the tailings management area to the water management pond. In the late afternoon of April 24, management at the Rainy River mine temporarily shut down the mill to assess a buildup of water in the tailings management […]
Tonight will be mainly clear with a low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of clouds and sunshine. Expect a high of 13 (55) and a low of four (39). Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a few showers, a high of 12 (54) and a […]
The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C.–The Carolina Hurricanes put an old goalie in net and welcomed back their teenage draft pick. With the game tied, another young star set up their greying captain’s go-ahead goal. That blend of young and old has the surging Hurricanes on the verge of a sweep. […]
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A respiratory outbreak was declared at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home yesterday. This is the second outbreak declared this week after Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, announced a gastroenteritis outbreak on Tuesday. All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. […]
