The IG Wealth Management Walk for Al- zheimers couldn’t have asked for a better day on Sunday, May 30 to host the annual fund- raising event. Even though continuing restric- tions make large events difficult, the Walk has successfully run the past two years in a virtual format, allowing participants […]
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Members of First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario, along with non-Indigenous people, gathered to honour the children found buried at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. A sacred fire was lit and is set to remain until Thursday. Photos by Merna Emara
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
There is no doubt of the negative effects the pandemic had on the workforce, particularly those working by the shift in industries that were forced to close. Raina Johnson, 19, found herself having to navigate COVID-19 uncertainties as she tries to save money before going off to college in the […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
A late night call from stranded equine haulers resulted in a brush with celebrity for boarder Six degrees of separation is the idea that you are only six social connections away from meeting your idol. What if there was only one and that one was a horse? Colleen Wieringa, owner […]
Is there anything better than holding the first fish you ever caught all by yourself? Judging from the smile on Liam Sandelovich’s face, there probably isn’t. Sandelovich wrestled this beautiful walleye into the boat all on his own, and after a quick photo, released the over-the-slot-sized fish back for the […]
Gavin and Joelle Paull of Selective Services and Baker Graphics pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for June this morning. Paul Nicholson was the winner of a trip to Quebec with Ice Castle Stay valued at $4,800. July’s draw is for an Okanagan […]
Priscilla Simard of the Grand Council Treaty 3 women’s council tied another ribbon onto the Ste. Marguerite’s Indian Residential School memorial in Couchiching First Nation on Sunday afternoon. Simard and others were tying the ribbons, as well as laying flowers and shoes at the memorial site, in recognition of the […]
IG Wealth Management Fort Frances’ Rob Georgeson, left, Alzheimer Society of Canada Kenora-Rainy River District’s community services coordinator Mary O’Connor and IG Wealth Management Fort Frances’ Robin Wright took a moment to pose with the Alzheimer Society’s flag on Sunday morning as part of the kickoff to the annual IG […]
The view of the river from Central Avenue might be looking different lately, but the continuing teardown of the mill means that sights like this, which would have been impossible for the general public to see in previous years, will become more common. According to Canadian National Demolition (CND) president […]
Tom Morrish spends a little quality time with newspaper and the family’s latest addition – one of the chicks he’s recently hatched in his incubator. – Submitted photo
Freddie Calder, from Fort Frances, spent a fun-filled day visiting his grandparents’ farm in Burriss. Freddie got to hang out with his family’s miniature horse, and was tasked with feeding a runt piglet. – Submitted photos
Best for Kitty is excited to introduce Viola. Viola is a young, black domestic long-haired cat who was found as a stray. We cannot believe that this cat was left to fend for herself. She is a beauty with personality to match. Viola has a placid and tolerant disposition. She […]
