Ken Kellar Performers in the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights Concert” took to the stage as a group last Tuesday evening. According to organizers, roughly 450 participants took part in this year’s festival across the six divisions.
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Submitted On April 25, Grade 6 students in Kari-Lynn Beckett’s class at Robert Moore School went with Henry Miller from the Sportsman’s Club to his property in Alberton. Students were guided by Miller, and learned about the biodiversity of plants and animals, including invasive species and the relationships between different […]
Submitted Debbie Jean’s French Immersion Kindergarten Class from St. Michael’s School performed some French songs during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights Concert.” The class was awarded the Knights of Columbus Trophy for Best Primary Choir (Grades K-3) as well as the Elementary Teacher’s Federation of […]
Submitted Cassandra Armstrong performed “His Star” with accompanist Trevor Barker during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights Concert.” The song is an original composition by Armstrong and Barker. Armstrong was also awarded the Joan Miller Award for Best Stage Presence (Grade 4 and under), and a […]
Submitted The 12th-annual “Gun & Hobby Show” was a bonafide success on Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. It was a record year for event, with 105 vendor tables drawing a whopping 820 people through the door that day.
Submitted Jonah Homer played “Lightly Row” at the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights Concert ” last Tuesday evening. Homer was awarded the Rose-Marie DeGagné Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in Method Courses, Level I.
Submitted Jeff Gustafson held up a big Texas largemouth this past week that he caught at Lake Fork in Texas.
Sam Odrowski
After roughly 20 years of litigation over Point Park between Agency One First Nations and the Town of Fort Frances a historic partnership has formed. In the spirit of reconciliation, a Joint Declaration of Friendship and Intent was signed by Mayor June Caul, Couchiching FN Chief Brian Perrault, Mitaanjigamiing FN […]
Sam Odrowski
More options for seniors housing could soon be coming to Fort Frances. The Age Friendly Committee has been in contact with Ben Cohen of Westmount Direct Ltd. out of Winnipeg, who is interested in building two separate apartment buildings along Colonization Road West on the east side of Flinders Place. […]
Ken Kellar
Another “pup-tacular” walk is in the books. The Voyageur Lions Club held their annual Pet-Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday afternoon at the Sorting Gap Marina. Organizer Gaby Hanzuk said that this year’s walk was a great success. “The final amount raised is $1,475,” she shared. “That’s a really […]
Ted Moroz
President,
The Beer Store
President,
The Beer Store
A lot has been said of late that changing how Ontario sells beer will help small brewers. Let’s look at the facts, however, and how well the current system serves small brewers–along with Fort Frances consumers. Today, The Beer Store provides small brewers with opportunities for cost savings that make […]
Ken Kellar
Kick off those Sunday shoes. Students at Fort Frances High School are gearing up for the opening night of “Footloose the Musical” at the Townshend Theatre. “I’m feeling really confident about everything,” said female lead Brianna Eldridge, who plays Ariel Moore. “I’m good to go. I’m super excited for it […]
