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 […]
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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 […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The West Rainy River District Lions Pontoon Boat has been delivered. This beautiful 2021 Princecraft Vectra 21’ LT Pontoon Boat loaded with up goodies is being spotted at various locations around the District so you can come in and drool over it….. and of course buy a raffle ticket… just […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the April Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Luz McGoldrick of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number G-1025801. McGoldrick takes home a whopping $25,915, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A documentary from an Indigenous journalist and advocate is the next event lined up to raise awareness around Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). On Wednesday, May 12 the “Treaty #3 MMIWG Awareness Month Events” Facebook group will be holding a virtual screening of the documentary “1200+,” co-produced […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
For many people, dreams just stay dreams, but Melissa Bond, born and raised in Fort Frances, has found the secret ingredients to making them a reality; hard work and perseverance. Bond graduated from Fort Frances High School and went on to study civil engineering at the University of Waterloo. She […]
The new manager of operations at Kitchen Creek golf course, Ron MacKinnon, said they are getting the course ready for the post lockdown golf frenzy that is sure to happen. “We are out here. We’ve got half our grounds crew staff started up and they’re cutting grass and preparing for […]
