Jeff Gustafson holds up part of his Day Two catch at the St. Lawrence River. – Bassmaster photo
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Just some of the hundreds upon hundreds of bee colonies that have been scattered around the west end of the Rainy River District this summer. Many of the colonies have already been collected and moved out as the bloom on the canola fields wanes as the crop sets seed. Electrified […]
This baby girl’s family may not have been able to be in the hospital to wait for her arrival, but that didn’t stop them from celebrating! Little Joey Brooke was born to proud parents Bob and Zoe George on 10:37 am July 27, weighing in at 7 pounds 6 ounces. […]
Kelly McIntosh photo Our region has no shortage of spectacular weather. One reader saw this dramatic view over the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre recently. If you have a great shot of our town or your family keeping busy, send it to us so we can share it with […]
Fort Frances OPP, in partnership with the North West Region Organized Crime Enforncement Bureau, issued a search warrant on a Fort Frances home, resulting in the seisure of fentanyl. The drug has been responsible for seven overdoses, including one fatality, in the past two weeks.
Nell Laur Even local wildlife has been taking a break from the intense heat we’ve had lately. This white-tailed deer was taking a rest in the shade, while a squirrel hangs out nearby. If you have a great photo, send it to us, so we can share it with local […]
Crystal Smith Crystal and Liam Smith have been enjoying the beautiful weather and social distancing by spending time on the lake. Liam charts the course for the pair’s excursions. What has your family been doing to stay busy? Take a photo and send it to us, so we can share […]
Robin Roper stands behind his booth that displays his array of different hand-forged knives. Roper was making his exhibit on Thursday in Rainy Lake Square. Roper also makes custom knives and provides private showings upon request.
Lincoln Dunn Fort Frances High School volleyball coach Terry McMahon, in red, was able to launch his volleyball skills camp, 807 Selects Volleyball Camp, this week. The four week skill development program meets in small groups of six or fewer athletes per session, outdoors at Point Park, in full adherence […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Hospital workers throughout the Rainy River District staged a protest against Bill 195, which they feel infringes on their rights as workers. Similar rallies have been taking place across the province.
Linda Plumridge They don’t call us Sunset Country for nothing! This spectacular shot was captured over Rainy Lake recently. If you have a great picture of our region, or your family, send it in, so we can share it with other readers! Send your high resolution pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.
Lauri Kangas Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) was discovered by the Neowise space telescope. It will be closest to our planet on the evening of July 22 (“perigee”), when it will be 103.5 million km away. Astronomers estimate the diameter of the comet nucleus at approximately 5 km. It won’t return for […]
