Again this year ticket sales for the West Rainy River Lions Club Pontoon Boat Raffle are proving to be very strong. Held each year and drawn at the Rainy River Walleye Tournament the raffle for a Princecraft Pontoon Boat package from Nestor Falls Marine is being widely supported across the […]
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By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is celebrating a significant legacy donation from a long-term supporter, as well as the huge impact it will have on health care in the District. According to Foundation director Allison Cox, the Foundation was named in the estate of Olive Eisenhauer, who passed away last […]
With diverse and interesting family origins, Noreen Stinson, 87, was born and raised in Fort Frances. A proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Stinson’s life taught her much, from working to hitting the road in exploration of different countries and cities. Now, in her eighth decade of life, Stinson shares […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
With the pandemic forcing many people indoors, a lot of individuals began taking up different hobbies to occupy their time. Some have even registered in courses to either improve their skills or apply to post-secondary education. Carrie Jolicoeur, a single mom, came to Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) looking to […]
Members of Rainy River First Nations gathered at the RRFN Indian Residential School Monument to honour the memory of 215 children found buried on the grounds of a former Kamloops residential school. Through stories, drumming and the lighting of a sacred fire, the community mourned in solidarity with Kamloops. – […]
Vayda Steele spent some time with her new friend recently. This ruby-throated hummingbird seemed more than happy to hang out with Vayda and enjoy some of her soft drink while he was at it. The tiny bird gets its name from the brilliant red patch of feathers on its throat, […]
Daniel Tucker of Fort Frances caught this Northern Pike recently which weighed in at 23 pounds. If you have a picture of a great catch in Sunset Country, send it to us, so we can share it with other readers! Send your great catch photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
The Rainy Lake Market is back up and running, with a wide assortment of locally made and grown food and crafts, including Candy, Cake, Cookies and More. The Market is open each Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rainy Lake Square. – Submitted photo
Top left, 215 ribbons are tied onto the Ste. Marguerite’s Indian Residential School memorial in Couchiching First Nation by members of the Grand Council Treaty 3 women’s council, of whom Priscilla Simard, bottom left, is a member. The ribbons were tied on May 30 in honour of the 215 children […]
Above, Lee Donaldson is driving Jeb, right side, and Jane, left side, to plant potatoes on his farm in Burriss while Len Stafford rides along. Justin Donaldson mans the potato planter to ensure the potatoes drop in the proper slots for even planting. The 100+ year old potato planter was […]
Bob and Olive Gouliquer celebrated seventy years of marriage on May 28th. The couple received recognition from family and Fort as well as the Government of Ontario and Justin Trudeau. Bob and Olive have lived in their home since 1951. They raised there five children in this home, and have […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
He served five years in the Second World War, spent 60 years being an active member of the Kiwanis Club and 47 years owning and managing a local business – all adding to his 100 years of success, community involvement and wisdom. “There were not many cars when I was […]
