Submitted Larry Lamb, above, with his wife Linda, may be getting ready to retire, but his lifetime of farm advocacy and innovation will leave a lasting legacy on the Rainy River District. The owner of Purity Seeds Limited, upper left, has used his background in science and education for the […]
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Megan Walchuk The weather was beautiful and the grass was green for the official opening week at Heron Landing Golf Course, on Couchiching First Nation. Following provincial guidelines, the course opened its doors and fairways to the public, in time for May Long Weekend. The rules are a little different […]
Ken Kellar United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) staff were on hand at their Circle of Life Building on Mowat Ave. on Tuesday morning for the first day of the UNFC’s Breakfast Buddies for Kids program. The Breakfast Buddies program is a long-running program in local schools that provides breakfast three […]
Submitted Residents have seen some interesting things while out for their walks. One spotted this – drain covers from Surrey, BC along our waterfront. If anyone knows the story behind these covers, let us know! Send your answers, or pictures of oddities you’ve seen around town, to tips@fortfrances.com.
Caitlyn Morrison Bryan Patterson and his dog Pepper have been staying busy and active by taking walks and hikes all over this beautiful area. What is your family doing to stay busy and active during COVID-19? With May Long weekend upon us, and beautiful weather on the way, it’s a […]
Submitted Riverside celebrated their latest “Go-Live” accomplishment. In partnership with Rainy River Drugs the Emo and Rainy River Health Centres successfully completed their transition from paper to electronic despite these challenging “COVID times”. Above, RPNs Chantal Seguin and Nadine Gerula at RRHC with their new Med Cart sporting a laptop […]
Submitted Siblings Arianna and Colby Windigo were out for a fun wagon ride/walk around their home on Nigigoonsiminikaaning First nation. Both have been passing the time outside almost all day everyday playing with their toys and going for walks, trying to stay active. What has your family been doing during […]
Submitted These Berkshire cross pigs were born two weeks ago at David Donaldson’s farm in Burriss Township. The litter of 10 are doing well. When they’re not eating, have been enjoying burrowing in the deep straw on these cool days.
Submitted Keith Caul is manning the tractor, while his son-in-law, Rey Chartier and son Rustyn help him guide the bucket, to push in fence posts for a new fence line around their Burris property. The ground was soft enough to use the tractor bucket – no hole digging required! What […]
Facebook photo The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is looking for new committee members. The organization celebrates the accomplishments of local athletes, by holding banquets and displaying information and memorabilia at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances.
Krista Gushulak Camden Gushulak turned seven on April 30, with all the fanfare of a birthday parade. His family and friends put a large parade together with Super Mario Music, balloons and signs. Birthday parades have become a popular option during COVID-19, to celebrate special events, while social distancing. Party […]
Submitted Siblings Kane and Addy took advantage of the windy weather last week to break out their kite, while their dog Leif keeps watch. What is your family doing to stay safe and active during COVID-19? Set your camera to high resolution, take a picture and send it to us, […]
