Bob Saunders has been enjoying the entertainment out his window lately. Bobcats have been patiently hunting squirrels at his bird feeders. This cat had been waiting and watching a squirrel at the base of a nearby tree, as the squirrel was growing bolder. Suddenly the cat gave chase and in […]
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Chad Avis of West End Motors pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw this morning. Sylvia Hyatt and Tim of Emo are the winners of a Rocky Mountain Train Tour valued at $4,000. Next month’s draw will be for a trip to […]
A reader recently shot a photo of this buck, getting a better vantage point from the top of a hill on Erin Crescent. If you have a great photo, send it in, to share with other readers! Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com. – Gage Beninger photo
Think your neighbourhood has a stray cat problem? Check out what hangs out in Bob Saunders’ backyard. He’s been entertained lately by bobcats, who have been carefully watching his birdfeeder, hoping for a tasty snack of squirrel. So far, the squirrels have proven too fast. –Bob Saunders photo
These two brothers and their mom were happy to get outside when the temps were a little less frigid and school was online. Envrionment Canada says the current cold snap should break over the weekend bringing high temperatures above -10 celsius for a few days into next week which should […]
While we huddle in homes, offices and pre-heated cars, deer are doing what they can to stay warm out there. We’re on day two of an extreme cold advisory, with temperatures reaching -47C with the windchill early this morning. There’s relief on the horizon – the Weather Network is calling […]
A reader was able to capture a young buck roaming in the snow. If you spot some of our local wildlife, snap a photo and send it in, to share with other readers! Send your photos to tips@fortfrances. com. – Colleen Bynkoski photo
It might be cold outside, but when hunger strikes, even the squirrels get moving. This little guy was happy to find a stash of sunflower seeds to snack on. Do you have a photo to share, of our local wildlife, your family out having fun, or maybe a spectacular sunset? […]
Rylee Redford catches some air while sledding. Redford and Lori Leduc were out shooting a video to show kids some of the winter activities available in town. Redford works with UNFC’s Akwe:go program and Leduc is an Urban Indigenous Health Living for children worker. -Allan Bradbury Photo
These two young deer were taking a stroll down Sunset Drive recently. Despite the cold and snowy weather, the town’s wildlife has been as active as ever. If you spot some wildlife in your neck of the woods, take a photo and send it in! Send photos to tips@fortfrances.com. – […]
Outdoor skating is back in full force in Fort Frances. Outdoor rinks have been getting great use from young and old, as a safe way to get out and have fun. The rinks are lit at night, but shacks a required to be closed. Benches have been provided for changing […]
The Fort Frances Fire Department and Fort Frances Power Corporation were on the scene between the 600 and 700 blocks of Scott Street last night to respond to a power outage caused by the downing of several power lines. The outage extended at least from Armit Avenue to Butler Avenue, […]
