Stephanie Hagenaars Above, five-year-old Hope McCormick (left), who was named this years’ mini-queen on Sunday afternoon, was crowned by last year’s queen, Brooklyn Beckett, during the pageant that took place at Point Park as part of the Canada Day celebrations. Her love of the colour pink and eating spaghetti, as […]
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Stephanie Hagenaars The Fort Frances Museum celebrated “Mall Days” last Thursday by holding its first afternoon of tea and scones on the second floor. Carol Lyons, Ruth Brockie, Geraldine Spence, Carroll McFayden, Colleen Kennedy (visiting from Toronto), and Sandra Brunetta enjoyed a pleasant afternoon socializing while museum curator Sherry George […]
Sam Odrowski Local talent Dylan Ossachuk took the stage under the entertainment tent during Canada Day activities at Point Park on Sunday afternoon. The young musician is known locally, having won “Quest for the Best” in the past and also achieving great success in the annual Rainy River District Festival […]
Sam Odrowski Dana Bridgeman Cross and Blaire Cross shared big smiles as they crafted their birchbark baskets during a workshop last Wednesday at the Nanicost building here. More than 50 people crafted baskets under the direction of elders provided by the Seven Generations Education Institute. The event was put on […]
Stephanie Hagenaars There was lots to do in the kids’ corner during “Mall Days” festivities last Thursday at the Rainy Lake Square. Community Living Fort Frances and District set up booths with various arts and crafts activities, including button-making, games, and temporary tattoos. At top left, Maeve (left), Isabelle, and […]
Sam Odrowski A confetti cannon blasted out red-and-white pieces of confetti into the sky during the Canada Day parade that went along Front Street on Sunday morning. The float responsible for the festive blasts promoted the nighttime fireworks display and the sponsors who make it possible.
Sam Odrowski Amanda Dent brought her cotton candy-making machine to Point Park on Sunday afternoon for the Canada Day festivities there. Despite the rain, she was able to serve up some smiles to those hungry for the popular carnival-style treat.
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit has released its annual public health report card. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, the medical officer of health for Northwestern Ontario, said the most recent report card is focusing on two central themes: health equity and community engagement. “It is estimated that about 50 percent of […]
Sam Odrowski Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford will be responsible for three portfolios in Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet after being named the minister for energy, northern development and mines, and indigenous affairs. He was sworn in Friday morning along with the 20 other members of cabinet, which is down eight […]
Duane Hicks Coun. Ken Perry is running for mayor in the Oct. 22 municipal election here in Fort Frances. “I want to continue things the way they’re going and I think I am the one to do it,” said Coun. Perry, who first was elected to council in a 2008 […]
Every year, local non-profit groups and organizations receive thousands of dollars to fund various programs and activities aimed at supporting the social, economical, physical, and intellectual well-being of children and their families. This is facilitated through the Winnipeg Foundation’s Moffat Fund, which donates tens of thousands of dollars to 12 […]
In 1857, the Gradual Civilization Act was passed to assimilate Indians. It was the objective of both missionaries and government to assimilate aboriginal children into mainstream society. By 1910, attendance at a residential school was compulsory for all aboriginal children between the ages of seven and 15. Roughly 150,000 children […]
