Duane Hicks While not everyone might like the fact the town has removed trees from the 200 block of Scott Street and the north-side boulevard on the 200 block of Second Street, the removals were absolutely necessary for a number of reasons. During Monday night’s council meeting, Fort Frances CAO […]
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Press Release The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts held its 15th-annual “Ride for Memories” on Saturday, ending with a steak dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion in Dryden. With the forecast being sunny and hot, about 100 riders made their way to the Log Tavern in Nestor Falls for […]
Staff The town will be acknowledging financial donations made towards the Kiwanis Skate Park. Council agreed Monday night to make an “acknowledgement of the generous contributions” to the skate park. This likely will be a plaque put up at the Memorial Sports Centre. The topic of donor acknowledgement has surfaced […]
Submitted by the Stewardship Youth Rangers
The Stewardship Youth Rangers began our sixth week with a session on diversity by Walter Fordham from Georgia. Walter’s workshop was really engaging and helped us see that although there are many differences between us, people still have a lot in common. Later in the week, the two crews split […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Aug. 20-26 were Bernice Kempf (Fort Frances), Donald Morrison (Folkston, Ga.), Rob Burnell (Fort Frances), Becky Strom (Atikokan), Delbert Redford (Emo), Gwen Barrow (Winnipeg), and George and Linda Boychuk (Sundown, Man.) […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Fort Frances Lions Club held its annual “Dandy Lion Festival” on Sunday afternoon at the Lions Park on Second Street East. Club member Bonnie Penney said she was very pleased with the crowd that turned out to enjoy the hotdogs, cake, live music, and kids’ activities. “Quite […]
Nicholas Donaldson Thrill-seekers at the Emo Fair were treated to “The Typhoon”–one of the many dizzying attractions of the midway that draw in visitors to Emo for three days each August.
Dave Ogilvie Cleo Reynolds, led by her mother, Shari, competed in this year’s “Pole Bending” competition during the horse show. Despite the heat, “Zack” was calm and collected throughout the afternoon’s events. All the young people who competed were rewarded with applause from those on hand.
Nicholas Donaldson Andrea Schram received her awards from 4-H leader Louis Bujold for raising the Grand Champion market steer at the conclusion of the 4-H beef show Saturday. During the market steer auction later that afternoon, Schram’s steer sold for $6.40/pound to Sunset Country Ford whlie Aaron Bujold’s Reserve Champion […]
Nicholas Donaldson Mike Ranta knelt with his dog, “Spitzii,” beside his canoe while stopped at Tim Hortons here as he portaged through Fort Frances on Monday during his third cross-Canada trip. Standing behind them is David Jackson, who is accompanying Ranta on his journey and photojournaling the experience.
Dave Ogilvie Vaughn Wilson, one of this year’s rookie loggers, and his sister, Sis McCormick, took part in this year’s “Jack and Jill” cross-cut saw competition when females from the crowd are invited to come down to compete with one of the loggers. There were several women willing to test […]
Nicholas Donaldson Kyleigh and Susan Ossachuk knelt next to the freshly-placed brick in memory of their father/husband, John Ossachuk, during the “Dandy Lion Festival” on Sunday afternoon at the Lions Park on Second Street East. Twenty-seven memorial bricks were placed during the annual event, which also included a barbecue, live […]
