The Bemidji High School marching band joined in yesterday’s Canada Day celebrations here by participating in the annual parade.

Jr. Miss “Fun in the Sun” contestant Amanda Caron, sponsored by M.L. Caron Electric, showed off her Canada Day spirit with her spectacular float in the annual parade.

Students from Fort Dance Studio led the way for the Fort Frances Highlanders Pipes and Drums, just one of the many groups that participated in this year’s annual Canada Day parade.

Tania Cox had her head shaved during the “Cuts for Cancer” event in front of Celeste’s Hair Design on Friday afternoon. Cox raised more than $2,500 for the cause, while Tristan Shoemaker, who had his head shaved on Saturday there, brought in about $600.

Five-year-old Greta Fedoruk, left, and Elizabeth Cousineau, three, made music along with performer Rodney Brown on Friday during his concert in front of the Fort Frances Museum.

Several youngsters participated in the Canada Day parade yesterday with their bikes and wagons decorated with red and white streamers and balloons. Once again, the local Legion gave out prizes to children with the best decorations.

Jr. Miss “Fun in the Sun” contestant Courtney Spade, left, sponsored by C.C. Complex, tossed candy from her float during the Canada Day parade yesterday.

Taylor Chown had his face painted in front of the Fort Frances Museum on Friday during the BIA’s “Mall Days.”

Callahan and Christian Wiedenhoeft were crowned “Mini-Queen” and “Mini-King” respectively on Friday at the annual Downtown BIA “Mall Days.” After impressive performances on both of their parts during the competitions, they were both awarded with crowns and royal titles. The siblings both rode in the Canada Day Parade on the […]

Cancer survivor Madisyn DeGagne, centre, along with members of the “Pink Attitoode” team, showed off the jersey signed by hockey player Cheryl Pounder that they auctioned off during the annual “Relay for Life” at Pither’s Point Park on Friday. The team also sported a hockey theme, complete with a small […]

Jamie Jenson, left, and Matt Smeeth chowed down on pizza during the pizza eating contest held during “Mall Days” on Friday. The pair placed first and second respectively, with Cassandra Spade finishing third.

Curtis Boivin raced into shore while Kenny Rousseau followed in hot pursuit during the annual bathtub race at Sand Bay. The two finished one-two while Len Bedard came third.