By Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Contrary to some political claims, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved more drugs, and two to three months faster on average, than European regulators did in recent years, new research shows. “It’s an urban myth” that the FDA is slower than […]
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By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press White bean soup with garlic is a classic comfort dish in the Mediterranean region. Usually, it’s loaded with heavy cream, which also loads up the fat and calories. My version uses no cream at all, getting its body from adding extra garlic plus a […]
By David Bauder THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The rapid defection of advertisers this week from Bill O’Reilly’s show because of sexual harassment allegations raises what once seemed an unthinkable question: Can O’Reilly survive at Fox News Channel? In just the few days since The New York Times reported […]
By Jan M. Olsen The Associated Press COPENHAGEN — Norway plans to build the world’s first tunnel for ships, a 1,700-meter (5,610-feet) passageway burrowed through a piece of rocky peninsula that will allow vessels to avoid a treacherous part of sea. Construction of the Stad Ship Tunnel, which would be […]
Staff Angie Redford and Anna Schwartz earned gold medals in the senior division during the Sunset Country regional science fair Saturday at Fort Frances High School. Redford and Schwartz, both representing the Rainy River District School Board, will be heading to the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Regina in May. Their […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo Fire and Emergency Service is seeking applicants for the position of paid on-call firefighter. Firefighters are paid on a flat rate, based upon the activity. Practices happen about twice a month for about two to two-and-a-half hours, with the occasional extra practice. Other responsibilities include […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman Big Grassy First Nation joined Skyway Canada at the Stratton Curling Club last Thursday to participate in a curling clinic led by siblings and Canadian mixed curling champs Trevor Bonot and Jackie McCormick. The students from Big Grassy were able to learn safety tips about the sport […]
Duane Hicks Bryce Campbell of the Copper River Inn offered up some appetizers to Tamara Gibbins, who was among the 30 or so future brides who attended Northwoods Galley & Gift’s annual “Bridal Show” last Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, below, bride-to-be Katrina Holden chatted with Darren Derendorf of Gold Star Taxi […]
Submitted With a steady hand, Pat Basaraba decorated her egg during a workshop on Psyanky Easter eggs, led by Lindsay Hamilton, on Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. Twenty participants took part. A workshop on making Easter wreaths, led by Jen Coats, will be held next Wednesday (April 12) […]
Duane Hicks Davis Jackson, left, Chris Silver, and Blake Kellar brainstormed ideas as to how to get the community to effectively use the future Rainy Lake Square year-round during an exercise Friday afternoon in the Shaw Room at the Fort Frances Public Library.
Submitted Anna Schwartz, left, and Angie Redford, were all smiles after their project, “A ‘Major’ Experiment with ‘Minor’ Results,” earned them the gold medal in the senior division at this year’s regional science fair. The pair next will be heading to the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Regina in May.
Duane Hicks Ashton Brenna, left, Doug deBernardeaux, and Adam Onichuk, along with Ryan Ball (not picture), pitched their ideas as to how might students support activities for the future Rainy Lake Square to attract young locals and tourists during an exercise Friday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library.
