Devlin native Susie Grynol used her hardworking rural roots to climb the corporate ladder. She’s now the president of the Hotel Association of Canada.

Peanut Butter, a gorgeous male brown tabby, was recently rescued from a feral cat colony of Rainy River, by Paws and Claws Canada. He’s loving his new life as a pampered pet, and is ready for adoption. To rescue more cats like Peanut Butter, Paws and Claws Canada is in […]

New life is emerging from the frost at KJB Herefords, as calving season begins during a cold snap. Life finds a way, even in this weather. – Kim Jo Bliss photo

Deputy Chief Chad Buist conducts a rapid test on Ed Carlson. Local paramedics are participating in a trial of the accuracy of the Panbio test kit. The test can deliver COVID results in as little as 15 minutes, but in undergoing the field test to see real life accuracy rates.

Former Winnipeg Jet Dustin Byfuglien joined Jeff Gustafson for a few days of pre-tournament fishing in Florida. It’s back to work at the Bassmaster Elite Series for Gustafson, after a shortened down season. – Jeff Gustafson photo

Stan Blasky has been very busy in his workshop building pulp trucks. There’s very little to do in the middle of a pandemic, so it’s always nice when you have a skill or hobby to fall back on. Send us a photo of your latest craft or build to tips@fortfrances.com. […]

During the warmer temperatures of last week Doug and Solly Mcbride headed out on Rainy Lake on a search for some fresh walleyes. We did catch 5 nice eater walleyes and Solly caught this huge northern pike that would have hit the 20lb mark! A couple quick pictures and this […]

Gus and Mabel aren’t letting a lockdown get them down – they’re out loving their daily 8th St. Trail walks. If you have a picture of what life looks like for your household under lockdown, take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with other […]

Emo council voted unanimously to rename it’s Colonization Street. The search is underway for a new name.

Ava Olson and Madeleine Bottomley are Grade 4 students at St. Mary School who are learning to code using a Micro:bit. As part of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals project, the girls will be learning to create and program a device that monitors soil humidity that they will then […]

Mary Beth and Bob Tkachuk usually spend winters in Palm Springs, but with COVID-19, they made the choice to stay home. – File photo

Let it never be said La Place Rendez-Vous doesn’t keep their word. Sarah Sander and Sarah Noonan wagered a deep dive into a snow bank against the sale of 1000 wings during last week’s Wing night, and the ladies kept that promise with a quick and cold romp on Friday […]