Thunderstorms will give way to mostly cloudy skies tonight, with an overnight low of 17 C (62 F) and south-southwest winds gusting up to 22 km/h. Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 28 (82) and low around 15 (59). Look for west-southwest winds […]
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Duane Hicks The store window at Curvy Chick on Scott Street is among the numerous businesses and organizations that have decorated in celebration of the inaugural “Borderland Pride Week” here. In addition to the distinctive rainbow colours reflecting diversity, many participants have included hearts and messages of “love for all” […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars A grand opening was held Friday at the new Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services’ diabetes and foot care clinic that relocated to town earlier this year. Despite opening the centre in March, Sandra McNay, RPN and foot care nurse at the clinic, said the festivities were […]
Sam Odrowski As a part of the Borderland Pride Week lineup, From the Grind Up is hosting a weekend kick-off reception on July 13 called “Fort Fabulous Friday,” during which a “drag show” will take place. Borderland Pride co-chair Douglas Judson said it’s a great networking opportunity for those in […]
Submitted byBorderland Pride July 9-15 is “Pride Week” in Rainy River District and Koochiching County. This week marks the first time our region will come together to recognize and affirm that the diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression is a positive contribution to our communities, workplaces, and […]
Sam Odrowski Those with an interest in drama and the performing arts will have an excellent opportunity to hone their skills next month with the return of Fort Frances Little Theatre’s camp. After a two-year hiatus, the local troupe has organized a week-long camp from Aug. 6-11, starting at 9 […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Naicatchewenin First Nation now is home to nine new on-call emergency first responders. The community had a first response team in the past but over time, it had become inactive through a lack of interest and some quitting because of the extreme nature of the job. But […]
It is with sadness that the family of Armando Azevedo announces his passing, at age 65, on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Armando was born in Calheitas, Azores on June 22, 1953 to Jose Augusto Oliveira Azevedo and Rosalia Brasil Oliveira. On Nov […]
Gloria Sawka was a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ont. In 2012, she moved to Grande Prairie, Alta., where she passed away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. For most of her life, she was a stay-at-home mom, dedicating her life to her family. She […]
Michel Quirielle was born on Sept. 25, 1959 in Thunder Bay, Ont., where he lived and worked his whole life until his sudden passing. He is survived by his son, and only child, Timothy Curtis Copenace (Alison Kelly) of Ojibways of Onigaming, Ont. There are too many family and friends […]
During the 2015 election campaign, I went door-to-door in Thunder Bay-Rainy River to hear directly from you about your priorities for our community. One thing I heard over and over was the need to invest in local infrastructure. Infrastructure is the bedrock of strong communities, and it has the power […]
I heard Rick Hansen on CBC Radio the other morning when I climbed into my car. He was a guest on “The Current” with Anna-Maria Tremonti. When I turned the radio on, before I heard him discuss the rights of the disabled and before Anna-Maria mentioned his name, I knew […]
