James Eastman, left, Sue Pelepetz, Cliff Pidlubny and Tanis Tom took a moment for a photo during Eastman’s charity Walkathon for Breast Cancer and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women awareness event on Sunday. The group walked from Manitou Rapids to Fort Frances – a 35 km trek. Eastman is […]
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Ken Kellar photo This gaggle of geese were flaunting their flagrant disrespect of posted signage on the lawn across from Flinders Place yesterday morning. The geese played coy to the signs prohibiting trespassing on the property, strutting about as if they owned the place. No word on if any criminal […]
Kim Jo Bliss photo Marlee Bliss and her aunt Kim Jo were kept busy harvesting a whopping 41 pumpkins from their pumpkin patch earlier this fall. They all grew from just two plants, left to largely take care of themselves in a pile of sheep manure.
Submitted photo Trenton Faragher plays with the Paw Patrol race track at the Fort Frances Nursery School. The preschool program is up and running, with COVID precautions in place. We welcome teacher pictures! If your class is taking part in a fun event, take a photo and send it to […]
Guy Beaudry photo A reader’s steady hand – and irresistible snack – managed to lure this little beauty for a close-up, at his Nestor Falls cabin. If you have a great shot, send it to us, so we ca share it with other readers! Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.
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Celebrating the launch of the Tbaytel Art and Design Auction of Hope are (left) Caterina Tolone, Artist and Teacher, Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board and (right) Kathleen Jones, Tbaytel Vice President – Sales, Marketing and Communication. “Autumn Winds” was specifically painted by Tolone for the auction, where all proceeds […]
File photo The Emo and District Lions Club is applying for grants to renovate and revitalize the Dance Community Hall, pictured here in 2008. The renovation, if successful, could see the important community hub open year round.
naotbusinessco.ca photo Oji-Bee Honey is one of the businesses benefiting from a newly launched website, which assists and promotes local First nations enterprises.
Submitted photo The first annual Trails of Terror has been a scary success for Rainy River: The event sold out quickly, with demand still high. The community event has used many volunteers, business participation and funds from the Town to make it happen.
Yolanda Wanakamik of Whitesand First Nation has been named the Director of Indigenous Affairs for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
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Colleen Hele-Cardinal of Saddle Cree First Nation has launched a petition and a partnership with Amnesty International, to lobby for a formal apology from the federal government for the Sixties Scoop She is aiming for at least 500 signatures.
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Trevor Iserhoff of Moose Cree First nation has been brought on board the SIJHL Fighting Walleye franchise, to scout for First Nations talent. The team has already signed up seven First Nations players.
