Think there’s nothing to do during the new state of emergency? Think again! Although indoor gatherings are banned, and outdoor ones are limited to groups of five, the province is allowing citizens to head outdoors for exercise for the next 28 days. Above, Nash Dolyny and Mason Hebert hit the […]
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Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It might be time to put 2020 in the rearview mirror, and while no one in town might be happier to do so than the mayor, there are still some successes to be celebrated and lessons to be brought forward into the new year. Fort Frances Mayor June Caul and […]
Birch Bark Yarns is hoping to promote fibre arts,and show just how fun and accessible it is, by hosting a second Knit-A-Long event. After the overwhelming success of the mitten event, they are upping the game, with a beginner-friendly sweater pattern. Everyone can join, from novice to expert, in this […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
No matter your skill level, if you have yarn, knitting needles and passion, there is room for you at the knit-a-long. Birch Bark Yarns is hosting their “Sweater Weather knit-a-long”. The virtual knit-a-long will run from January to March 31, 2021. For each sweater completed during this time, the person who […]
Ken Kellar
Local Jounalism Initiative Reporter
Local Jounalism Initiative Reporter
It’s that time of year again when Alzheimer Awareness comes to the fore, and even in the midst of a pandemic the Alzheimer’s Society of Kenora/Rainy River District is doing their best to raise awareness and educate others about dementia. January is Alzheimer Awareness month for the society, and in […]
Alana Stewart and her dog Gunnar braved a frosty night in seclusion, to ward off the winter doldrums. The pair were able to keep warm with body heat and winter gear. Stewart made campfire tacos, right, and even woke up with a fresh cup of coffee. -Alana Stewart photos
Alana Stewart and her dog Gunnar braved a frosty night in seclusion, to ward off the winter doldrums. The pair were able to keep warm with body heat and winter gear. Stewart made campfire tacos, right, and even woke up with a fresh cup of coffee. -Alana Stewart photos
Alana Stewart and her dog Gunnar braved a frosty night in seclusion, to ward off the winter doldrums. The pair were able to keep warm with body heat and winter gear. Stewart made campfire tacos, right, and even woke up with a fresh cup of coffee. -Alana Stewart photos
Alana Stewart and her dog Gunnar braved a frosty night in seclusion, to ward off the winter doldrums. The pair were able to keep warm with body heat and winter gear. Stewart made campfire tacos, right, and even woke up with a fresh cup of coffee. -Alana Stewart photos
Alana Stewart and her dog Gunnar braved a frosty night in seclusion, to ward off the winter doldrums. The pair were able to keep warm with body heat and winter gear. Stewart made campfire tacos, right, and even woke up with a fresh cup of coffee. -Alana Stewart photos
Alana Stewart and her dog Gunnar braved a frosty night in seclusion, to ward off the winter doldrums. The pair were able to keep warm with body heat and winter gear. Stewart made campfire tacos, right, and even woke up with a fresh cup of coffee. -Alana Stewart photos
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Most people may associate camping with summer and mosquitoes, but Fort Frances resident Alana Stewart didn’t want to wait. “I was feeling stir crazy and needed to get out and do something,”she said. So on December 30, she decided to put her survival skills to the test. She headed out […]
