Stephanie Hagenaars Over 200 people marched across the International Bridge on Saturday in Borderland Pride’s “Passport to Pride.” Participants walked one mile from International Falls, Mn. to the Civic Centre here where a flag ceremony was held. From there, the party gathered at Rainy Lake Square for a “BBQueer” lunch.
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Stephanie Hagenaars Piper Lidkea performed during the “BBQueer” lunch held at the Rainy Lake Square as part of the festivities Saturday afternoon. Lidkea also performed the national anthem in both International Falls and Fort Frances for their respective ceremonies during Borderland Pride’s “Passport to Pride” march.
Stephanie Hagenaars Pharoah Moans gave an enthusiastic performance while reading, “Don’t Touch This Book,” to children and parents at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Sunday. The library hosted Drag Queen Story Hour as part of Borderland Pride’s 2018 Pride Week activities.
Sam Odrowski Prairie Sky, left, Vida Lamour Decosmo, Jack Doff, Lady Quinnzarr, and Pharaoh Moans struck a pose in front of the “Welcome to Fort Frances” sign in the east end prior to giving their energetic performances to a packed house at the “Fort Fabulous Friday” Pride Week event held […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Kalesi Armstrong, two, was concentrating hard on her tie dye creation last Tuesday (July 10) at a workshop held at the United Native Friendship Centre’s Circle of Life Centre on Mowat Avenue. The workshop was one of many activities that celebrated Pride Week, including an arts and crafts […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services held a breakfast in celebration of “Pride Week” last Thursday at the behavioural health services location on Kings Highway. Dozens of people from various communities stopped by to take part in the festivities while enjoying a meal of pancakes and sausages. Morgan […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Raina Johnson, left, and Macey McMillen took to the podium to say a few words during a flag ceremony at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Saturday in honour of Pride Week. The ceremony was part of Borderland Pride’s “Passport to Pride” march which took place earlier that […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Labour groups showed their support of Borderland Pride’s 2018 Pride Week, including these two men who crossed the International Bridge on Saturday holding a Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) banner.
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By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The next ‘Country Jam’ will take place this Friday at the Emo Legion starting on or before 7 p.m. For only a toonie you can enjoy an evening of dancing and listening to your favourite old time country tunes. The bar will be open for adult refreshments and the kitchen […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Speakers and worship participants from surrounding “affirming” churches delivered various segments of the service on Sunday, including Rev. Frances Flook, left, and Doug Judson who each spoke during the opening litany which described the different colours of the rainbow and what each represents.
