The Fort Frances High School graduating class of 2023 took their walk across the stage at the Fort Frances Memorial Sports Complex last Thursday night. The arena was full of family and friends who greeted the students and acknowledged their accomplishments. FFHS vice-principal Dan Bird was the Master of Ceremonies […]
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– Allan Bradbury and Ken Kellar photos
There was no shortage of fun to be had across the Rainy River District on Saturday, July 1, 2023, for Canada Day. Those in Fort Frances saw the annual parade, as well as activities as the Point park and La Place Rendez-Vous, while the fairgrounds in Emo were turned into […]
– Ken Kellar photos
Hallett Brewing held a successful soft opening on Saturday, July 1, 2023, welcoming eager patrons for the first time to try out beer on tap or in cans, tasty snacks, or to grab some Hallett Brewing merchandise. Owners Andrew (top left) and Tanya (bottom left) Mueller have been hard at […]
It’s not hard to find your silly face when you’re out enjoying a hot summer Canada Day at the Point Park, as these youngsters can attest. Activities for the holiday took part across the district, from the Canada Day parade and subsequent activities at the Point in Fort Frances, to […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
The much-anticipated Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC) is fast approaching. The tournament website lists 110 teams registered to compete, compared to a field of 90 last year. Greg Gustafson, director of angler relations says FFCBC is one of the biggest functions that Fort Frances has. “It’s something for the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) chair and mayor of Rainy River, Deb Ewald, was elected to the executive of the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) at its annual general meeting in Thunder Bay June 20-22. According to its website, “NOSDA was formed to develop a co-operative […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Those with sewing skills looking for a fun summer hobby and an opportunity to make a difference in the community can join the ongoing Touch Quilt Project with the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts. The project is not a new one, said Rylee Rieu, client services co-ordinator for the […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
School may be out of session, but learning happens all year around. A week ago, registration for the You’re the Chef (YTC) program opened up and will remain open until all slots are filled. The food literacy program is a partnership between the Township of Emo and the Northwestern Health […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Last month, Grade 11 student Julia Guertin attended Fort Frances High School’s prom sporting a professional-quality homemade grad dress. When her boyfriend Evan Haglin invited her to prom, she started dress shopping. She was drawn to certain aspects of different dresses, but none of them were exactly what she wanted. […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Donald Young School student Reece Wiersema won the intermediate division in this year’s Rainy River District Speech Contest for her speech on sleepwalking, a topic she says she relates to. The contest is an opportunity for students to further develop their research, writing, editing, and public speaking skills as they […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Skye Wallace and Goodnight Sunrise will fill the big tent with rock music in just a couple of weeks as Tour de Fort brings a summer show to town. Charles Fisher is the president of Tour de Fort, he says one of the bands initially contacted them. “We were approached […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Our local Devlin Hall may just be the focal point and heart of our community. Many residents likely believe this to be true, but none more then Freeda Carmody. Freeda took time from her busy schedule to share with me her memories and hope for the hall. Freeda has over […]
