Submitted The Fun in the Sun Committee was overwhelmed with a wide variety of entries to their Canada Day contests this year. To celebrate Canada, COVID-style, the committee launched a colouring contest, a writing contest and a home and business decorating contest, with participants sending pictures of their patriotic submissions. […]
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Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Arie Hoogerbrugge had an unexpected stay in Fort Frances when his bike broke down. The cyclist is in the middle of a 55,000 km bike ride, which will see him travelling across Canada, with the goal of heading south to Argentina.
Lincoln DunnErika Sheppard Emo Speedway roared to life on Saturday, as 20 drivers took to the track for practice laps in a Test and Tune event. The first race of the season will take place this Saturday, July 11. Although spectators will not be allowed, there will be up to […]
Submitted These gulls were circling in search of a snack over Rainy Lake. If you spot some of our local beauty, take a picture and send it in, so we can share it with other readers. Send your high resolution pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Virginia Bruyere was on hand last week, making and selling beaded items at the Rainy Lake Square Market. The market runs every Thursday in the downtown Fort Frances square, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local handiwork, produce and other items.
Kendra Scott Even the beavers seem to be spending more time at home – this one even got satellite TV! A reader spotted this beaver lodge in the way to Kenora, near Finland. If you spot something photo-worthy, take a picture and send it in, so we can share it […]
Ken Kellar What better way to beat the heat on a sunny Saturday morning than to take a break in the shade with a friendly gardener? This group had the right idea as they toured Diane and George Glowasky’s gardens during the Friends of the Museum Garden Tour this weekend. […]
Ken Kellar Volunteers at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances prepared a feast-worthy amount of take-out BBQ meals on Canada Day. The meals were provided free of charge to anyone who happened to pass by the church and other bags were sent out for delivery to help everyone […]
Ken Kellar A collection of carved wooden items available for viewing and purchase at the Fine Line Art Gallery on Scott St. The gallery has reopened to the public following several weeks of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors to the gallery are encouraged to wear a mask […]
Ken Kellar Carla Basaraba displayed the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club “Trip of the Month” draw for July this morning at Green’s BrandSource Home Furnishings. Tom and Emily Mosbeck are the winners of the July draw, a trip to Halifax valued at $3,600. In light of continuing […]
Submitted This sweet little fawn stopped for a rest in a local resident’s lawn one evening. It was gone by morning, but not before the homeowners were able to get some pictures. If you see some nature worthy of a photograph, send it to us, so we can share it […]
Ken Kellar Cindy Manty of Curtis Denture Clinic demonstrates how visitors to the clinic will use the new Kentix SmartXcan unit that was installed to help monitor patient health. The SmartXcan is a contactless thermal image sensor that will help quickly measure the body temperature of anyone entering the clinic […]
