Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The seventh-annual International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival will hit the water here on Saturday, June 30–but with a twist this year. Unlike previous years, the boats will be launched from both Fort Frances and International Falls. Each side also will stage their own festival, with the […]
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This rolling hill at the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre between Barwick and Stratton actually is the largest ancient burial mound in Canada. These lands are one of the most significant centres of early habitation and ceremonial burial in Canada.
Stephanie Hagenaars A new ambulance was on display at the Fort Frances Ambulance Base during an open house and barbecue held Saturday in conjunction with “Paramedic Services Week.” All visitors to the open house were welcomed to hop inside, take a look around, and ask questions about the equipment. A […]
Stephanie Hagenaars The Grade 7 class at Fort High took part in a “Connected North” session in late May with a class from Fort Providence, N.W.T. They were joined by Jason Jones, the program’s facilitator, and Nyle Johnston, an artist and traditional story-teller from the Chippewas of Nawash Anishinawbe First […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Even with the progress made when it comes to mental health, there still is a stigma that surrounds it and many people may find the topic uncomfortable to talk about. That’s why Arthur Szydlowski and Liv Mickie, two Queen’s University students, are cycling from London, Ont. to […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Nick Wepruk and Danielle Cridland (above), Chace Dustak and Sam Berg (bottom left), and James Gushulak and CC Hayes (bottom right) were among the couples who strolled through the gym, which was decorated with pastel windows, hay bales, “trees,” and candles, and then into the Townshend Theatre on […]
Press Release The local Alzheimer Society’s “Music Project” is all about bringing joy into the lives of people living with Alzheimer disease or other forms of dementia. The approach is simple. The project reconnects people with the “sound track of their life” using iPods. The program is available at no cost to […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Dr. Jas Spencer showed off one of his handmade duck decoys that he will be giving to Dr. Jack Spielman as a retirement gift. One of his previous creations was donated to Ducks Unlimited for auction, which Dr. Spencer said raised about $500. He added one reason why […]
The prime minister of New Zealand has just gone on maternity leave, and something about that warms and calms me. Jacinda Ardern, at age 37 the youngest female government head in the world, has a team in place who will help her do her job. But no doubt the time […]
What a difference 10 days can make. Marnie and I drove from Fort Frances to Calgary on the long weekend in May, returning 10 days later. It was a great trip having never crossed the Prairies at this time of year. We wondered what the vast fields of grain would […]
With heavy hearts, the family of Larry Dale Angus announces his passing on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born on Nov. 19, 1942 to Derward and Helma Angus. He was an avid fisherman who knew Mainville Lake like the back of his hand. He loved […]
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Norbert Bragg, 85, of Devlin, Ont., on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A time of fellowship in Norbert’s memory will be held Friday, June 8, 2018 from noon-3 p.m. at the Devlin Community Hall […]
