The Fort Frances circle of the 121st Christmas Bird Count performed their count on Saturday December 19, organized by the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists. Seven field teams and six feeder watchers made up eighteen participants. The team spotted 28 species and 1627 individuals. Black capped chickadees topped the list […]
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The Fort Frances circle of the 121st Christmas Bird Count performed their count on Saturday December 19, organized by the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists. Seven field teams and six feeder watchers made up eighteen participants. The team spotted 28 species and 1627 individuals. Black capped chickadees topped the list […]
How do you have a visit with Santa Claus in times of social distancing? Well, in Fort Frances, you set Santa up with a comfy chair at Ink Spotz Apparel+ on Scott St. and a sidekick to ensure that he can meet as many children as possible and keep everyone […]
Gwen Dimit, left, and Shannon Carlson accept a few bags of donated animal supplies during the Stuff A Bus for Animal Rescues fundraiser Carlson organized and held on December 19. The donations collected during the fundraising event were designated for animal rescue operations such as Paws and Claws Fort Frances. […]
Shannon and Taya Hagarty have won second place in the Festival of Lights for their entertaining display.
Betty Lou Nordin won the first place prize for her countryside arrangement in the WRRD Lions Festival of Lights.
MP Greg Rickford has announced $241,000 in Northern Ontario Heritage Fund financing to two local businesses. Arc Prop Repair, left, received $168,000 to open a new facility, while M.L. Judson Trucking Ltd., right, is receiving $72,645 to purchase new equipment and expand its operations. -Submitted photos
MP Greg Rickford has announced $241,000 in Northern Ontario Heritage Fund financing to two local businesses. Arc Prop Repair, left, received $168,000 to open a new facility, while M.L. Judson Trucking Ltd., right, is receiving $72,645 to purchase new equipment and expand its operations. -Submitted photos
Fort Frances Laker Cale Anderson controls the puck while Thistles Goaltender Kaden King, and Fort Frances local Jace Dittaro poise ready to defend the net. – Clint Bruyere photo
Harold McQuaker presented Eileen Bragg with a certificate designating her as Emo’s Citizen of the Year for her volunteer work in the community. -David Ogilvie photo
The Fort Frances Catholic Women’s League was unable to hold their annual Christmas Bazaar due to the Coronavirus but still held their yearly 50-50 draw. Despite Covid-19, all tickets were sold with the exception of one book. Micaela Jensen,, right, Treasurer of St. Mary’s CWL presented the winner, Rochelle Kennett […]
