Submitted Sam Busch got creative during an abstract flow painting workshop, led by Patti Tinkess-Fletcher, held Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre. There still are some spots open for the next workshop–silk tie/scarf painting with Cher Pruys–set for Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1-3 p.m. You can […]
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Submitted Rayden Copenace of Riverview School in Rainy River added his thumb print to the painting created by artist Shawna Grapentine yesterday as part of Literacy Day activities there. The painting portrays a tree with the “Seven Grandfather” teachings at the roots, incorporating both French and Ojibwe languages and the […]
Submitted “By The Lamps Glow,” a rug-hooking piece made by Debbie Ballard was awarded first place in the “Best Pattern Design” category of the Fibre Art Festival. All 26 pieces submitted for the exhibit now are on display upstairs at the museum.
Debbie Fairbanks of Couchiching spoke to St. Michael’s students about medicine teachings last Monday during the school’s “Wellness Day.” Gary Councillor also presented with her about the four sacred medicines, which include sage, sweet grass, tobacco, and cedar. Students made medicine poaches to hold the sacred plants.
Sam Odrowski Jessica Larose from Kenora-Rainy River Child and Family Services visited St. Michael’s School last Monday (Jan. 14) to teach students about positive thinking and being mindful during the school’s “Wellness Day.”
By Kristen De Groot The Associated Press WESTPORT, Conn. — When the 1958 film adaptation of “The Old Man and the Sea” hit theatres, Ernest Hemingway happened to be in New York City to watch the World Series and invited his close friend A.E. Hotchner to go see the movie […]
By Dave Campbell And Josh Dubow The Associated Press After all the points were piled up in the second-highest scoring season in NFL history, the popular prototype for a head coach became predictably clear. Teams on the annual coaching carousel this winter searched for their own version of prodigy Sean […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Every year, I host a Super Bowl viewing party, and though our numbers fluctuate, suffice it to say the crowd is always ready to eat, especially now that it includes a handful of teenage boys. I pick a menu that allows for different appetites, […]
By Candice Choi THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The tweet from a group that finances development in Latin America was direct: Sodas do not offer beauty or joy, just a lot of sugar. There was one problem for the organization. Coca-Cola was a funder. The Inter-American Development Bank’s management […]
Jamie Mountain Emmerson Moir of the Dryden Paper Kings looked to get a stick on the shot of Tarran Enge of the Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Canadians during the third period of his squad’s 11-5 loss in the final of the Canadians’ annual home tournament Sunday afternoon at “The Duke” […]
The 1st Fort Frances Sparks and Brownies made “survival bags” for the firefighters in Fort Frances and Watten back on Jan. 14. The bags included specially-selected candy treats with messages, including Life Savers (to remind firefighters of the many times they’ve been one), Starbursts (for that burst of energy they’ll […]
Submitted Shelby Larson with a nice Florida bass she caught this past weekend.
