The new interactive programming at the museum–accessible through stations with fixed 18.4-inch tablet computers like this one or through smaller, portable tablets–is both informative and easy-to-use.

Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) is seeking participants aged 15-18 for its Youth Job Connection summer program. The goal of the program is to take youths who are returning to high school in the fall, or going on to post-secondary education, that do not have a summer […]

Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter The local “Relay for Life” is coming up quickly and organizers are getting excited about the activities they have planned for this year, as well as the special birthday theme. Set for Saturday, June 24, the committee is putting a call out for anyone interested in taking […]

Duane Hicks Blake Carlson answered Sarah Mueller’s questions about the digital TV service that will be provided here thanks to Tbaytel “Fibre” during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Business After Hours” event Thursday evening at Sight & Sound. The event showcased the recent renovations done at the Scott Street […]

Staff A local company is asking permission from town council to use the waterways, public docks, and beaches surrounding the town for the operation of its water sports business. “We are aware that these are public waterways, and assure you that we will be mindful and respectful of the other […]

Ellen Gagne got an early start barbecuing hamburgers Saturday morning in advance of the annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” This was the third-straight year she’s volunteered to help feed hungry walkers after the event.

Staff The Rainy River District School Board honoured its retirees during its final regular board meeting of the 2016-17 school year here last Tuesday evening. Anne Cox, Paul Elliott, Gregery Scott, Gary Broman, Lloyd Lovelace, Rod Enns, Kim Basaraba, and Cam Keast all were recognized as retiring this spring. Susan […]

Nicholas Donaldson Thirty-one secondary school and 66 Apprenticeship, Essential Skills, and Post-Secondary School graduates were honoured at the Seven Generations Education Institute’s 26th-annual graduation ceremony here last Thursday. Held at the Memorial Sports Centre, Ontario Secondary School Diplomas, as well as certificates in Pre-Health Sciences, Indigenous Wellness Addictions Prevention, Culinary […]

Duane Hicks The “Memory Wall,” where participants could post photos or the names of the loved ones they were walking for, was full at Saturday’s “Walk for Alzheimer’s” here.

Kiera Kowalski Noah Vanderaa and Emma Morris (above left) endured the gusty conditions to pose at Seven Oaks on Saturday afternoon prior to attending Fort High’s annual prom. Meanwhile, Brett Hahkala and Joleigh Hayes were all smiles as they participated in the grand march that evening, which this year followed […]