Press Release “Landscapes and Wildlife,” an exhibit featuring the photography of Alan Poelman, runs until July 21 at the Pictograph Gallery in Atikokan. The gallery is located downstairs in the Voyageur Mall on Main Street. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Sam Odrowski It may have been chilly and rainy but many youngsters still swam and played along the waterfront at Point Park during Canada Day on Sunday. The Fun in the Sun committee made water sports available for a small fee to those who wanted to go tubing, waterskiing, or […]
Stephanie Hagenaars The wind picked up into the evening on Sunday but that didn’t put a damper on the Canada Day fireworks show! The bright light from the colourful bursts filled the sky, reflecting off the upper Rainy River while creating sillouettes of boats out to get the perfect view. […]
Dear editor: Another great July 1 celebration in Fort Frances–despite the unfavourable weather conditions beginning the day and continuing into the early afternoon. When the events at the Point got underway, the people started coming to enjoy the many activities prepared by Cynthia Donald, Joyce McCormick, Cathy Richards, and their […]
Stephanie Hagenaars A group of youngsters (top) gathered as “Princess Annabelle” told the fortunes of their teddy bears at the Fort Frances Public Library’s annual “Teddy Bear Picnic” held Friday at the Memorial Sports Centre due to the inclement weather. At middle left, Madison Odahl sat with her teddy bear […]
Sam Odrowski Mark Howarth and his daughter, Jill, faced off against each other in the log-rolling activity held at Point Park on Canada Day. Those who visited the park on Sunday had a chance to show off their log-rolling skills on the water, as well as partake in other water […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit has released its annual public health report card. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, the medical officer of health for Northwestern Ontario, said the most recent report card is focusing on two central themes: health equity and community engagement. “It is estimated that about 50 percent of […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Tanya Mueller, front left, and members of the community got together to raise money for the Sunshine Kids Foundation by collecting donations at the new Rainy Lake Square here Saturday morning after participating in an awareness walk, which started at La Place Rendez-Vous. The group raised $650 of […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Canada Day is never over without the annual show of fireworks over the upper Rainy River and once again hundreds of people gathered along the walkway on Colonization Road East to watch the colourful bursts. Some sat on blankets and lawn chairs, others tried to snag a front […]
Sam Odrowski Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford will be responsible for three portfolios in Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet after being named the minister for energy, northern development and mines, and indigenous affairs. He was sworn in Friday morning along with the 20 other members of cabinet, which is down eight […]
Sam Odrowski This group of local Highland dancers didn’t let the rain put a damper on their dancing as they twirled to the pipes and drums of the Fort Frances Highlanders during Sunday’s Canada Day parade here.
Sam Odrowski Do you know a business worth celebrating? The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce once again is encouraging district residents to submit nominations for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards. “This is the opportunity for us to recognize local businesses for their great achievements and everything […]
