Siblings Azra Big George, 8, and Christoper Andy Junior Big George, 5, are playing together at St. Michael’s Park. Families have been staying busy outside, with the warm weather mov- ing in. Playgrounds, walkways and trails are all open. What is your family’s favourite activity to stay busy during COVID? […]
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When you are thinking of getting a cat and start researching, many experts will tell you it is a good idea to consider two rather than one. They provide companionship for each other, wrestle and play with each other rather than with your furniture or electrical cords, and generally are […]
Mike Glueheisen was the first 40-year-old to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine adminis- tered at Pharmasave in Fort Frances last week. This was before Ontario announced that the AstraZeneca vaccine will no longer be given as a first dose, as increased risk of vaccine-in- duced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VIIT) was seen. […]
It’s coming down, A part of the steel skeleton is all that is left of the old Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge. Opened in 1965 it served us well. It has been replaced by the new International Bridge constructed over the last three years. Most of the residents of Rainy River […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The Bear Clan Patrol in Fort Frances helps the community in many ways and their efforts are not going unnoticed. They’ve been the recipients of several fundraisers and donations lately, to help them continue their work in the community. Neighbours Modern Diner recently partnered with the Bear Clan Patrol, when […]
It’s not always fun and games in the competetive world of backyard birdbaths, as these two red-winged blackbirds duke it out for supreme rights to this popular spot. These stately birds are notoriously bold for their size and can often be seen swooping after birds much larger than they are […]
Dennis Mounk rolled up his sleeve for his COVID-19 vaccine last week. Criteria continues to expand for registrations, as the province works towards its target of 65 per cent of eligible adults receiving a vaccine by the end of May. – Merna Emara photo
Businesses and organizations across Canada, including some in Fort Frances, put up signs, stickers, decorations and articles of clothing in red in observance of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) yesterday, May 5. Out at Seven Generations Education Institute’s (SGEI) Fort Frances […]
Painted rocks will be free and there will be some homemade gift paper bags. It will be outside at 1030 Scott Street, watch for the wrapped box with a fake yellow flowers. The service is provided free of charge to local kids, in need of a gift for Mother’s Day, […]
There’s spring cleaning, and then there’s this. Crews were hard at work this morning replacing some of the docks at the Sorting Gap Marina. According to the tender awarded by the Town of Fort Frances, the new docks are made from molded polyethylene and can be reconfigured and added on […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A new art installation in the area is aiming to spark conversation and awareness around an important social issue. In a partnership between Binesiwag Centre for Wellness and Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI), a large piece of art in the form of a traditional jingle dancer is being installed on […]
Hey kids – caught in a lockdown, unable to buy the perfect gift for Mom? Can’t find the right supplies, and all the isles are blocked off? Christopher Del Rosario-Coish has you covered! He’ll be placing a basket of his hand-painted rocks out starting tomorrow at 1030 Scott St. Any […]
