MNRF photos Heavy smoke and flames have engulfed the region around Red Lake. The town is on an evacuation order, as a 750 hectare forest fire blazes nearby. Police are urging residents to refrain from going back, until the region is declared safe. – MNRF photos
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Facebook photo The Harbourage usually relies heavily on American tourists in the summer months. With the border closed, they’ve been relying exclusively on the loyalty of local diners.
Facebook photo Betty’s in Fort Frances stayed busy supplying the region with games, puzzles and crafts during the COVID shutdown.
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A group of six volunteers assembled at Point Park, to start their training on adaptive water equipment, under the watchful instruction of Mar Fraczkiewicz, co-owner of Sunset Water Sports. The equipment was purchased after extensive fundraising, and with a newly formed partnership between the company […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Mar Fraczkiewicz, co-owner of Sunset Water Sports, helps train a volunteer on adaptive water sports last weekend. This adaptive waterski will allow individuals with a wide range of abilities, take part in recreation on the lake.
Submitted photos An old fashioned threshing bee took place at the farm of James Steiner, located north of Stratton on Thursday, August 6. All of the antique equipment being used was restored to like new condition by Mr. Steiner. A binder tied the sheaves two days earlier and they were […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter This old beauty was spotted by the Fort Frances waterfront recently. The 1949 Ford truck still runs well. With warm weather here, historic cards are out of storage and hitting the roads. If you spot something interesting around town, send us a photo to tips@fortfrances.com
-Submitted photo The search is over for the owner of an escaped boa constrictor. Fort Frances OPP were called to a Fort Frances residence on the weekend, when a snake, estimated to be seven feet long, was found on the property. Police put out a call for assistance in finding […]
Ken Kellar Above, the pair of isolation units that were delivered to Rainy River First Nations (RRFN) on Friday by Northern Superior Structural Solutions (NSSS) sit on their prepped lot awaiting utility hookups before they’re ready to take in COVID-19 patients. One of the units will act as a four-unit […]
Jamie Bruce holds up a 30″, 10-pound plus walleye that he caught on day two of the Kenora Walleye Open en route to a second place finish. – Photo Courtesy of Jamie Bruce
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Arden Bruyere and Victor Armit play the guitar and sing in Rainy Lake Square. People gathered around them as they all sang John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” From seniors to toddlers, residents cheered and clapped for the duo as they created a vintage […]
