Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Arden Bruyere plays the guitar and sings in Rainy Lake Square on Thursday as vendors display their goods for purchase. Residents of Fort Frances stopped by to listen to the lively vibrant music and gave five dollar bills, toonies and loonies as a token of […]
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Tess Coish A milkweed plant in Vivian Callaghan’s plot of the Fort Frances Community Garden has attracted some royal visitors. These two monarch butterfly caterpillars were spotted over the weekend. Milkweed is a common weed, is easy to cultivate and is a favourite food of monarch caterpillars. The poisonous sap […]
Submitted These cousins, Henry and Liam Smith and Elizabeth Roulston, have been spending time at the beach making clay creations. What has your family been doing to stay busy? Take a high resolution photo and send it to us, so we can share it with readers! Send your photos to […]
Submitted Lindal and Cindy Lauzon have been feeding Tweeter since his nest fell out of a tree in early June. Lauzon says they now mostly feed him snacks when he stops in, as they believe he is hunting for worms and other food on his own.
Submitted COVID may have cancelled the municipal Canada Day Parade this year, but that didn’t stop the festivities for residents and staff at Rainycrest Long-term care home. The facilities’ team of activationists, left, organized a parade just for residents, complete with floats, streamers and flags.
Submitted Maddie Bliss shares a tender moment with horse Alex, on the Bliss family farm. If you have a great picture, send it to us, so we can share it with readers! Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
Michelle Cain Sometimes, you just need a break. These ducklings took a break from swimming to sun together on a local dock. If you see something photo worthy, take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with other readers. Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
Cory Westover Summer is the perfect time to view local wildlife, like this butterfly. Keep your camera handy, so you can capture all the beauty our region has to offer. If you have a great shot of your family, an event or some local wildlife, send it to us at […]
Submitted Lou Neilson spent some time in the sunshine, tending flowers in the courtyard in front of her room at Rainycrest long-term care home in Fort Frances.
The town has recalled three summer students to maintain the municipalities’ two cemeteries. Unforseen projects left existing staff unable to keep the grounds up to standard. The students will be devoted entirely to cemeteries, freeing staff to tackle other projects. -Submitted photo
Submitted Sophie (left) and Claire Bisson have been enjoying walks with their mom along the riverfront during COVID-19. What has your family been doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a high resolution photo and send it to us at tips@fortfrances.com.
Colleen Zachozy A local resident caught this breathtaking view while she watched her kids swimming at the dock. We love to see your pictures of life in our beautiful communities! Send us your pictures, so we can share them with other readers. Send your high resolution photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
