After three generations, the Fort Frances Dairy Queen has passed to a new family. Yogesh Patel has moved to town with his wife and young daughter from Edmonton to continue the popular family run restaurant.- Facebook photo
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Standing in front of the Zamboni from left to right are Curt Carlson, Dan Scott and Bob Green. They all work at the Memorial Sports Centre. Part of what they do is maintain the ice surfaces, monitor its thickness and well….drive the Zamboni.- Merna Emara photo
Bob Green is explaining the importance of changing the propane tanks once the first one runs out of propane. Failure to do so in the right time will result in one big hole on the ice surface.- Merna Emara photo
How does a snowman get to work? By icicle. This frosty fellow looks like he was taking full advantage of sunny skies to get some much needed shovelling done, and anyone who lives in the north can tell you that shovelling is snow laughing matter. Still, it’s always ice to […]
Students arrive at the Fort Frances High School for in-person learning for the first time since Christmas break. Although COVID numbers are coming under control, a rise in numbers could see the return of remote learning. – Staff photo
The McCart family, Lisa, Logan, Liam, Declan, Norah and Jeremiah, spent a wonderful day at the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club skiing on the groomed trails while keeping within their family bubble. Jeremiah, a teacher at St. Mary School, felt this year was the perfect opportunity to purchase a family […]
The cows aren’t the only ones who have enjoyed the mild weather recently. Roxee leads the way for a family walk over the trails of the Bliss farm, in a rare down moment between vaccinations, cleaning, organizing and getting ready for the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association AGM and calving season. […]
African Violets can be an easy to grow and satisfying house plant, if kept under the right conditions. They are prone to some diseases, but with the right care, this little flowing plant can last indoors for years.-African Violet Society of America photo
Ice fishing is an acceptable activity during the pandemic so get out there and enjoy hte outdoors if you are able to. – Submitted photo
A night sky free of light pollution is one of the many perks of living in our region. Learn a few basic safety rules, then head out to see the winter night sky for yourself.- Travis Novitsky photos
A night sky free of light pollution is one of the many perks of living in our region. Learn a few basic safety rules, then head out to see the winter night sky for yourself.- Travis Novitsky photos
Cassandra Star has recorded a new single Give Love with broadway stars, after being discovered through her Youtube reading series.- Submitted photo
