Submitted Chet Mosbeck and his big brother Axl were enjoying the fresh air with stencils and sidewalk paint. What is your family doing during the COVID-19 crisis to stay safe and active? Take a picture and let us share it with readers! Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.
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Submitted Doug Veldhuisen got a surprise, when his family and friends treated him to a drive-by parade to celebrate his last day of University. Congratulations, Doug! Drive-by parades are gaining popularity as a way to celebrate birthdays, graduations and other milestones, while maintaining social distance.
Last week Riverside’s Community Supportive Housing Staff was still able to hold their annual resident chili cook-off, with a few adjustments. Individually portioned, separate chili bowls with all the fixings, were delivered to the Residents at Front Street Manor, Church Street, and Nelson House were provided with call-in voting information […]
John Fuhrer, here with his wife Maria and children Mathew, Jennifer and Simon, has taken over ownership of the historic garage beside the Circle D. Restaurant in Emo. J.F. Electronics will move into the spot previously held by Ken’s Central Service. -Submitted photo
People across the district are getting outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. Above, Gerald Veldhuisen, riding Rikki, along with his daughter, Hannah, on Jake, take a ride across their farm. Left, Waylon Spry holds a silkie chicken on his family’s farm. What is your family doing to stay healthy and […]
Jenn Baker Ciaran Allen has been enjoying the warmer weather outside and took the opportunity to look over the newspaper. He was happy to see his friend from school on the front page! How has your family been enjoying the beautiful spring weather? Set your camera to high resolution, snap […]
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There’s no shortage of deer in our region, and Arlene Georgeson has been spotting plenty of them along her walks recently. If you’re out and about, take your camera with you, and take a picture of the beauty around you. Send it to tips@fortfrances.com, so we can share it with […]
Submitted Brecken Mann has been busy helping his parents clean up the yard, as a way to stay safe and active during COVID-19. What is your family doing to keep busy, while keeping your social distance during the coronavirus pandemic? Take a photo, send it to us and let us […]
Submitted Porter and his family have been busy filling their home with art, this spring. He and his brother decorated their windows for Easter, with tape and window paint. if you have a picture of what your family has been doing to stay busy during COVID-19, send it to tips@fortfrances.com
Susan Taylor The flags at Town Hall have been lowered to half mast this week, in tribute to the 22 men and women tragically killed in Nova Scotia over the weekend.
Debbie Broman Lynn Rousseau has been keeping herself busy, and helping the planet, by upcycling plastic pop bottles, K-cups, fruit cups and yogurt cups into bright and colourful flowers. If you’ve been exploring a new hobby, or want to show off one you’ve been doing for years, set your camera […]
Submitted photo An outpouring of gratitude for frontline workers has been appearing throughout town. Last week, the Couchiching First Nation Fire Department made deliveries of food and thanks to Riverside facilities, including Rainycrest LTC home.
