Walmart Fort Frances store manager Cheri Dyck sent Salvation Army Fort Frances corps officer Arthur Heathcote and Salvation Army’s Jill Parnsky to jail during the Jail or Bail event that kicked off the Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign here in town on Friday morning. The event saw the Salvation Army […]

Students in Nathan cousineau’s Grade 4/5 French Immersion class at St. Mary School didn’t let a thing like COVID get in the way of keeping their Shrove Tuesday traditions alive. Rather than a school-wide pancake meal, these students were able to tuck in over their lunch period.

Jim Avis is one of many volunteers who keep the area’s trails in good repair for skiing, walking and snowshoeing. Use of the trails has been considerably higher this year, as people look for ways to stay active outside. Volunteers use groomers and snowmachines to keep the network of trails […]

Jim Avis is one of many volunteers who keep the area’s trails in good repair for skiing, walking and snowshoeing. Use of the trails has been considerably higher this year, as people look for ways to stay active outside. Volunteers use groomers and snowmachines to keep the network of trails […]

Jim Avis is one of many volunteers who keep the area’s trails in good repair for skiing, walking and snowshoeing. Use of the trails has been considerably higher this year, as people look for ways to stay active outside. Volunteers use groomers and snowmachines to keep the network of trails […]

A home was destroyed by fire last week in Rainy River. The occupant escaped unharmed and neighbouring homes were spared, but more than a dozen firefighters were unable to spare the building. – Submitted photo

Calving season is getting underway across the district, but the extreme cold is adding to an already challenging time for farmers and cows alike.

Chief, council and administration members of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation present homelessness committee co-chair Jamie Petrin with their donation, and challenge others to do the same. – Ken Kellar photo

Jeff Gustafson with a six pound bass that helped propel him to a 24th place finish in the season opening event of the Bassmaster Elite Series.

The weather sure has been frightful, but family time is delightful, for Jersey Buist and her mom Joelle. The pair headed out with dad Chad, for horseback riding, ice fishing and family fun. If you have pictures of your family staying safe and active during COVID-19, send them to us, […]

The weather sure has been frightful, but family time is delightful, for Jersey Buist and her mom Joelle. The pair headed out with dad Chad, for horseback riding, ice fishing and family fun. If you have pictures of your family staying safe and active during COVID-19, send them to us, […]

A group of cousins social distance northwestern Ontario style, in front of a beautiful Wasaw sunset, after a fun-filled day of ice fishing and making snow angels. If you have a photo of your family staying save and active during COVID-19, send it to us, so we can share it […]