By Marcia Dunn The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX shipment arrived at the International Space Station on Monday following a weekend launch. The Dragon capsule delivered 5,500 pounds (2,500 kilograms) of equipment and experiments. Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques used the station’s big robot arm also made in […]
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By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Simple, rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and delicately sweet dessert, but traditional European versions tend to be heavy and dense. For a slightly cakier version with plenty of nutty flavour, we swapped out the usual almond paste for toasted blanched sliced almonds […]
By David Koenig The Associated Press Boeing said Sunday that it discovered after airlines had been flying its 737 Max plane for several months that a safety alert in the cockpit was not working as intended, yet it didn’t disclose that fact to airlines or federal regulators until after one […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
The “Woodland Art Show” open house will take place from noon-8 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at the Fine Line Art Gallery (529 Mowat Ave.). An open house in memory of Terril Pentney also will be held in conjunction with it. A yard cleanup fundraiser is being conducted by UNFC […]
Ken Kellar Bryce Kabatay performed at the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights” concert at the Townshend Theatre on Tuesday evening. Kabatay won the Fort Frances Rotary Club Award for Best Woodwind Soloist, while the Rose Bowls went to Brianna Eldridge for vocal, and Katelyn Bruyere for […]
Ken Kellar
Next week is going to be a busy one for the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). CMHA will be celebrating Mental Health Week from May 6-10, and the organization has a lot going on in Fort Frances. “This is our 68th-annual Mental Health Week,” said […]
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 […]
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 […]
