Submitted The staff at Peterbilt Fort Frances scheduled asymptomatic testing at Riverside’s Fort Frances Assessment centre on Monday. Asymptomatic testing is just another added precaution to protect the public from COVID-19. To schedule precautionary asymptomatic tests for yourself or your employees, call the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at 274-3261 ext. 4913 […]
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Ken Kellar Richard Boileau, longtime manager at McTaggarts in Fort Frances, takes time for a photo on his second to last day with the store. Boileau retired on Friday, June 26 after nearly 50 years with the company in various roles and stores across northwestern Ontario.
Danielle Hammond Graduates at Fort Frances High School ended a strange and difficult year with a unique event last week, as the school held five special socially distancing safe graduation ceremonies in the high school parking lot. Graduates were seated in a row in the parking lot, with their families […]
Ken Kelar More than 70 vehicles and hundreds of supporters gathered to take part in peaceful demonstration of Pride in Emo on Saturday morning. The event was organized by Borderland Pride, with supporters coming from across the region. Due to COVID-19, a traditional Pride march gave way to a COVID […]
Bassmaster photo Rough water conditions happen if you fish frequently. My travels to the Great Lakes have taught me a lot about driving in rough conditions. This photo was from the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair in September 2019.
Facebook photo The Borderland Racing Association will be shaking off the cobwebs and kicking up the dust this weekend, in the first practice session of the season. Although no spectators will be allowed on site, drivers will be hitting the track starting July 11 for a new season of auto […]
Submitted Brande Bliss and daughter Abi Bliss Kelly sharing a nice dip in the lake with their horses. What has your family been doing to stay active during COVID-19? Take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with other readers. Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
Cara Yellowenga The fish have been biting for Deegan and Morgan Fulcher, who have been spending their free time fishing at the river. What has your family been doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a high res photo and send it to us, so we can share it with […]
Michelle Cain This majestic beauty was spotted this past weekend on a local pond. If you spot a view of our local beauty, snap a photo and send it in! Send your high resolution photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
Submitted Logan Neurinski recently added some colour to the front of the family store, Ski’s Variety, in support of Pride month. Assisting in the artwork were Brayden Neurinski and Ski’s employee Jada Eide.
Ken Kellar It may not be the same as walking across a stage, but this year’s grads are still getting public recognition for their accomplishments. Banners celebrating each student of the Fort Frances High School graduating class of 2020 went up around town this week. The banners are helping to […]
Submitted The fully renovated Owandem is on the move. In this file photo from 2019, the Owandem shows off its post-restoration facelift following extensive work by Mark Faragher. At Monday night’s council meeting, it was resolved that the town would take on storage of the boat from Faragher, keeping it […]
