Stephanie Hagenaars Arthur Szydlowski and Liv Mickie, two Queen’s University students, are cycling to Banff, Alta. to raise awareness about mental health. After thunderstorms threatened the area, they took their rest day early in Fort Frances last week. During their stay, the two stopped in at the local Canadian Mental […]
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Sam Odrowski Fort High student Julia McManaman signed off on a fellow student’s vote and cast his ballot into the voters’ box there Friday morning. She helped facilitate her school’s “Student Vote” that is a province-wide program run through CIVIX.
This rolling hill at the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre between Barwick and Stratton actually is the largest ancient burial mound in Canada. These lands are one of the most significant centres of early habitation and ceremonial burial in Canada.
Stephanie Hagenaars A new ambulance was on display at the Fort Frances Ambulance Base during an open house and barbecue held Saturday in conjunction with “Paramedic Services Week.” All visitors to the open house were welcomed to hop inside, take a look around, and ask questions about the equipment. A […]
Stephanie Hagenaars The Grade 7 class at Fort High took part in a “Connected North” session in late May with a class from Fort Providence, N.W.T. They were joined by Jason Jones, the program’s facilitator, and Nyle Johnston, an artist and traditional story-teller from the Chippewas of Nawash Anishinawbe First […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Nick Wepruk and Danielle Cridland (above), Chace Dustak and Sam Berg (bottom left), and James Gushulak and CC Hayes (bottom right) were among the couples who strolled through the gym, which was decorated with pastel windows, hay bales, “trees,” and candles, and then into the Townshend Theatre on […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Dr. Jas Spencer showed off one of his handmade duck decoys that he will be giving to Dr. Jack Spielman as a retirement gift. One of his previous creations was donated to Ducks Unlimited for auction, which Dr. Spencer said raised about $500. He added one reason why […]
of the RRFDC About 30 people of all ages attended the first “Movie Night” at the Rainy Lake Square here Thursday night, catching Steven Spielberg’s classic, “Jaws,” on the big screen. The next “Movie Night” won’t be held until Aug. 23 but the square will continue to host other events. […]
Duane Hicks A 94-year-old lifelong volunteer was among the those honoured last Thursday evening during the Town of Fort Frances’ annual appreciation dinner at the arena auditorium. 2017 “Citizen of the Year” Evelyn Metke, first announced back in November, said she’s “overwhelmed” with being honoured as such by the community. […]
Press Release Cornell Farms in La Vallee is pleased to have Mark Reeves opening its 2018 barn concert series this Monday (June 11) beginning at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who loves R&B immediately will be inspired by Reeves’ infectious, dance-all-night groove thang. But there are profoundly beautiful moments here and unpretentious […]
Duane Hicks Evelyn Metke told the audience at the town appreci-ation dinner last Thursday evening how honoured she is to be “Citizen of the Year 2017.”
Press Release Former Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation chief Gary Allen, currently executive director of Grand Council Treaty #3, has announced his intention to run for AFN Regional Chief for Ontario. Now a resident of Kenora, Allen is well-known in Grand Council Treaty #3. A trusted and respected figure in the area, […]
