Press Release The 2018 Sioux Narrows Art Council is working to deliver another exhibition of fine arts and crafts, engaging demonstrations, creative activities, and original entertainment to showcase the talent and artistic spirit of Lake of the Woods and beyond. The 57th-annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival has 44 artist booths […]
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Duane Hicks The new Rainy Lake Square saw a flurry of activity Saturday afternoon as well over 200 people of all ages gathered there for “SnOasis 6: Your Winter Fix.” After years of holding the free family event at Lions Park and the Fort Frances Public Library, the Friends of […]
Sam Odrowski More than 100 people gathered at the Millennium Hall in Stratton on Friday evening to recognize the work local 4-H members, their leaders, and volunteers have accomplished over the past year. “The nice thing about the awards banquet is it brings all the clubs together, and their families […]
Duane Hicks Children lined up to play the “Frosty Toss” game during “SnOasis 6” at the Rainy Lake Square. Kids got plenty of chances to burn off energy with all of the games offered at the free family event.
Duane Hicks Charlie Rydoell worked on picking up a spare while playing the bowling game during “SnOasis 6” at the Rainy Lake Square on Saturday afternoon.
John Glover (Atikokan) and Dan Dorie (Emo) won the $100 up for grabs on Feb. 28 and March 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Feb. 25-March 3 were Brenda Richardson (Fort Frances), Alice Bremault (Rainy River), Carter Haney (Fort […]
Tyler MoffittSubmitted by The Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service wants you to “push two buttons” to test all of your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Push the buttons for 10 seconds. If the alarm doesn’t sound, it’s time to replace the batteries. Replace the entire […]
Duane Hicks While figuring out their income tax may not be difficult for some, it can be stressful to others–especially if they can’t afford to hire a service to do it for them. As such, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau once again is offering a helping hand through the Canada […]
Sam Odrowski Kyley Shebagegit (left) and Walter Lloyd were among the 16 teams that faced off against each other for the cribbage tournament held at the Nestor Falls community hall.
Sam Odrowski Jan Anderson, right, presented the “Degagne Award” to Andrea Schram at Friday night’s 4-H awards banquet in Stratton. The award is presented to the beef club member who accumulates the greatest number of points over the last three years.
Duane Hicks Joelle Bruyere painted a lovely butterfly on Hope Redmon’s face inside the museum during “SnOasis 6” activities Saturday afternoon. Volunteers were kept busy as the demand for face-painting was nearly non-stop.
Sam Odrowski Amara Cox set her hook on Sabaskong Bay during Saturday’s fish derby held in conjunction with the 36th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival.
