Merna Emara photo Devlin’s Scott Barker found a passion in the performing arts early in life. He began with violin lessons as a child , and has been working to build an acting career. He’s waiting for hte release of his latest film, Night Raiders, due out this winter.

Submitted photo Jeff Gustafson with a five pound largemouth bass he caught over the weekend at Lake Guntersville, Alabama. It was a tough weekend of fishing, but still managed to raise his standings in the Bassmaster series.

Megan Walchuk photo Fort Frances Lakers volunteer Bob Crowe helps cook wild rice and fish in a fundraising fish fry on Saturday, at the Metis Hall. Patrons were lined up down the block for the popular event. The Lakers have a tentative season start of mid-November, depending on COVID restrictions […]

Charla Morrisseau photo Alberton Volunteer Fire Department members members Blair Lowey, left, James Woods, right, and Fire Chief Darren Hughes, centre, were surprised with a donation from Enbridge of carbon monoxide detectors for local homes.

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A reader caught this breathtaking fiery sunset recently. Our neck of the woods has no shortage of breathtaking views. If you capture one on your camera, send it in, so we can share it with other readers! E-mail your reader photos to tips#fort-frances.com.

Submitted photo Waylon is keeping busy making art on his first day of class, at the Fort Frances Nursery School. The nursery runs half day programs out of Knox United Church for preschoolers.

Linda Plumridge photo Residents along Colonization Rd West in Fort Frances watched excitedly as a layer of pavement was smoothed over the street. The road is now open to through traffic, and signals the officially end of construction season; the road was the last project to be completed for hte […]

Harold Huntley photo The sun is setting over summer, but Lake despair is stunning, even in the autumn. If you have a great fall photo, send it to us so we can share it with readers! Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.

Joey Hunter, manager at McTaggarts, pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances “Trip of the Month” draw for October today morning. Patricia Hartlin is the winner of the October draw, a trip to Portugal, valued at $3,800.00. Next month’s draw will be for a trip to Puerto Vallarta, valued […]

Merna Emara photo The Rainy Lake Market in Rainy Lake Square was a popular spot for both vendors and patrons this summer. The venue has wound down for the year, but will be back next spring.

Merna Emara photos In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes. Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi’ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of […]

Merna Emara photos In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes. Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi’ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of […]