Kip Avis, 5, took part in the Art in the Park program with the Fort Frances EarlyON Centre. The facility, which provides free children’s programming for kids and their caregivers, has been given the green light to return to outdoor, in-person programs. They hold several events a week, including art […]
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OPP officers, paramedics and the Fort Frances Fire Department were on site this morning following a collision on the 300 block of Scott Street outside of the Salvation Army and RBC. Officers said they are investigating the cause of the collision, but no serious injuries were reported. –Ken Kellar photo
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A little rain never hurt anyone, and that was certainly the case on Sunday as the Fort Frances chapter of the Bear Clan Patrol held a successful fundraising barbecue to help continue their mission of keeping the streets safe. The barbecue was held outside of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau […]
A group of students and parents decorated the sidewalks at Robert Moore with messages to teachers and staff, in recognition of their tremendous efforts to support students’ learning and keep everyone safe this year. -submitted photos
By Colleen Romaniuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Science North and Indigenous Tourism Ontario celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday with a virtual premiere of its latest exhibition, titled Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions. The one-hour program streamed via social media included a virtual tour of the exhibition, appearances by Indigenous performers, vignettes showcasing Indigenous science and innovation, […]
Confederation College’s Fort Frances campus celebrated the most recent cohort of graduates with a drive-thru grad ceremony on Tuesday. Graduates were invited to stop by the campus at a pre- arranged time to pick up their diplomas and certificates, along with a few other goodies. Clockwise from top are graduates […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
A residential school survivor, a master of many trades and an astound believer in the importance of bridging cultures. Dick Bird, 88, born and raised on Couchiching First Nation, always had more than one job to support his family of five. A family that is now his main source of […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
This past week Hungry Harry welcomed hordes of the hungry in Rainy River. As Covid-19 restrictions have curtailed availability of dining establishments many were eager to partake of a local fast food service. Seems their prayers were answered as dozen lined up for the opening of Hungry Harry. The mobile […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
As some in the district may already know, Ben Mast is the new minister at the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church. Ben, 24, and his wife Ireland, 23, just moved to Rainy River from Chicago this May. He began his minstrel duties on June 1, after quarantine. Ben, who is […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to get creative and occupy their free time, but one local girl did just that while also making other people’s day a little more special. Maddy Bliss, 15, has been making cards since last fall. They could be given as thank-you cards, birthday cards […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Emo Public Library has welcomed new CEO, Nick Donaldson, after Kathy Leek retired from this position after 28 years at the helm. “This is the library I came to as a kid and I’ve known it for a long time,” Donaldson said. “The opportunity to run this library really […]
