Sam Odrowski Louis Bujold presented Malena Flatt with the highest-grading market steer with a Hereford influence award at Friday night’s banquet.
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Press Release Couchiching, Mitaanjigamiing, Naicatchewenin, and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nations announced yesterday they have reached a final settlement with Canada and Ontario over legal claims related to the “Agency 1” Reserve located near Fort Frances. “It took many years of collective effort to reach this point,” Couchiching Chief Brian Perrault said […]
Heather Durham, left, TD Bank manager of Customer Service, and branch manager Katie Trigg (middle left) posed with 4-H volunteer Ellen Chojko-Bolec, right, as she presented the 4-H Leadership Award to Alanna Gerula.
Duane Hicks Garett Rudolph skillfully made his way through the obstacle course set up behind the Rainy Lake Square during “SnOasis 6” on Saturday afternoon.
Duane Hicks Natasha Gaudio admired the detail of the painting, “Max,” on Thursday evening at the Fort Frances Museum during an opening reception for “Reflections of Realism,” a new exhibit by Cher Pruys. She had finished this painting, which depicts local youngster Max Moen with an all-day lollipop at the […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual Shamrock tea and bake sale next Friday (March 16) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the health centre cafeteria. Admission is $3 and everyone is welcome! In related news, the auxiliary will be voting on amendments to its constitution […]
Sam Odrowski Brian Perrault has been re-elected as chief of Couchiching First Nation. “It’s a very humbling experience to have the community want me to continue in this role,” Chief Perrault said yesterday. “It’s an honour to represent the community as a chief.” Nikki Perrault, Delray Bruyere, Daniel Morrisseau, Scott […]
At a time when more and more kids are spending their time in front of computer and TV screens, a decades old program in the district not only continues to thrive but is growing. The Rainy River District 4-H Association held its annual awards banquet Friday night at the Millennium […]
Sam OdrowskiStaff Writer Members of the “First Responders” group at Fort Frances High School recently had their emergency response skills put to the test. While attending the international “E.M.S. Today” conference in Charlotte, N.C. in late February, they noticed someone experiencing a potentially-fatal asthma attack. “At the conference, the students […]
Duane Hicks Whether you’re a mom with young children looking for a place to stop while downtown, a teen looking for a place to do her homework, or an older woman looking to get out of the house and socialize, the new Fort Frances Women’s Centre is here for you. […]
Sam Odrowski Samara Tucker, left, Lyndsey Peters, Tia Mainville, and Leni Fry helped to create a “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully” T-shirt during “Pink Shirt Day” activities held at St. Michael’s School last Wednesday.
Duane Hicks Olivia Allen putted through the mini-golf course set up near the stage at the Rainy Lake Square during “SnOasis 6” there Saturday.
