From the OPP The Atikokan OPP has been responding to several calls for service involving mischief and thefts of opportunity from vehicles. In the majority of instances, vehicles that are left unlocked are targeted and smaller items of value, including change in the cup-holder, is being taken. There are a […]
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The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The federal environment minister yesterday expressed disappointment that Ontario did not seem to have a plan to fight climate change, a conclusion she said she reached after her first meeting with her provincial counterpart. Catherine McKenna’s discussion with Rod Phillips came as the provincial Progressive Conservatives, […]
Staff Fort Frances Lakers’ head coach and general manager Wayne Strachan wanted to make it a priority to add more local talent to the roster this off-season in order to generate more interest in the team from the community. After bringing in locals Brett and Nick Hahkala, Colton Bodnar, Noah […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Paul LaPolice had something important to say to Andrew Harris. After Tuesday’s practice, the Blue Bombers’ offensive co-ordinator told reporters about a conversation he had with the star running back after Saturday night’s 20-17 loss to the B.C. Lions. “At the three-yard line, I should have […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Lilly Wider, left, and Naomi Dunn carried the Knox United Church banner down Church Street as part of Borderland Pride’s “Passport to Pride” march on Saturday. Participants of the march walked from Smoky Bear Park in International Falls, Mn. to the Civic Centre here.
Stephanie Hagenaars Over 200 people marched across the International Bridge on Saturday in Borderland Pride’s “Passport to Pride.” Participants walked one mile from International Falls, Mn. to the Civic Centre here where a flag ceremony was held. From there, the party gathered at Rainy Lake Square for a “BBQueer” lunch.
Stephanie Hagenaars Piper Lidkea performed during the “BBQueer” lunch held at the Rainy Lake Square as part of the festivities Saturday afternoon. Lidkea also performed the national anthem in both International Falls and Fort Frances for their respective ceremonies during Borderland Pride’s “Passport to Pride” march.
Stephanie Hagenaars Pharoah Moans gave an enthusiastic performance while reading, “Don’t Touch This Book,” to children and parents at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Sunday. The library hosted Drag Queen Story Hour as part of Borderland Pride’s 2018 Pride Week activities.
Sam Odrowski Prairie Sky, left, Vida Lamour Decosmo, Jack Doff, Lady Quinnzarr, and Pharaoh Moans struck a pose in front of the “Welcome to Fort Frances” sign in the east end prior to giving their energetic performances to a packed house at the “Fort Fabulous Friday” Pride Week event held […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Kalesi Armstrong, two, was concentrating hard on her tie dye creation last Tuesday (July 10) at a workshop held at the United Native Friendship Centre’s Circle of Life Centre on Mowat Avenue. The workshop was one of many activities that celebrated Pride Week, including an arts and crafts […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services held a breakfast in celebration of “Pride Week” last Thursday at the behavioural health services location on Kings Highway. Dozens of people from various communities stopped by to take part in the festivities while enjoying a meal of pancakes and sausages. Morgan […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Raina Johnson, left, and Macey McMillen took to the podium to say a few words during a flag ceremony at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Saturday in honour of Pride Week. The ceremony was part of Borderland Pride’s “Passport to Pride” march which took place earlier that […]
