A rainy morning didn’t dampen spirits at the Fall Farm Event put on by The Spry Farm on Saturday. Lots of families were arond to enjoy the animals and hay rides. The farm event also had pumpkins and local honey available for purchase to help get everyone in the fall […]
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As families prepare for Thanksgiving festivities, The Family Centre was making preparations of its own. The Centre was a hub of activity yesterday, as volunteers, and friends new and old, gathered around the table to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. The feast is an annual tradition for the Centre, which […]
Motorists and pedestrians crossing over the east end overpass may have noticed a flurry of orange ribbons. They were placed there by the Fort Frances Lakers hockey team, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation last week. The team was also invited by Grand Council Treaty #3 […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the September Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Kim Humphrey of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number L-1399943. Humphrey takes home $14,495, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Thursday, September […]
From L-R Chris Hartry, Mary Curtis, Wilma Wielin- ga with the Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary present the Riverside Foundation with a cheque for $16,077.79 for their 2020/2021 pledges for equipment for the Emo Health Centre. Included in the equipment purchased was new adjustable dining room table and chairs, overbed […]
Grandfather Sun was smiling brightly over the Rainy River District on the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on September 30. The day was used to honour the survivors of residential schools, and the children who never returned. It was also a day to celebrate new generations of […]
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The Fort Frances Lakers played a double bill against the Thunder Bay Norskies on hometown ice last weekend. Although they put up a strong fight, they were defeated in both games. In Friday night’s match, the Norskies bested the Lakers 6-2. But the hometown boys rallied on Saturday, to nearly […]
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Master icemaker Brent Adamson, his crew and several volunteers have been busy getting the Fort Frances Curling Club surface installed for the season. The process required some speedy plant repairs by Ed Kaun and Son, but with finishing touches to the fresh surface taking place this week, the ice will […]
A feathered friend visiting from Spry Farm was a big hit for residents at Rainycrest Long Term Care home. She was part of a petting zoo, which was part of Rainycrest’s Resident’s Council Appreciation Week. The event saw live entertainment, a drum circle, car show and other fun events for […]
Members of the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service were on hand at Canadian Tire, to promote Fire Safety Week. The crew encourages residents to get to know the sounds of their smoke detector, and how to respond to them, whether it’s battery replacement, or evacuation. – Submitted photo
Residents at Rainycrest Long Term Care home were treated to a variety of fun events during Residents’ Council Appreciation Week, including live music, a car show, petting zoo and other activities. The events were chosen by residents. – Merna Emara Photo
The Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services is getting ready for the drive-through event by singing and drumming. The even, which started at 10 a.m., commemorated the Residential School experience by hosting a drum circle and dancers. The first 250 participants of the drive through were given Day of Orange […]
