In order to bridge the communication gap between residents at Rainycrest and their families due to the strict no-visitation policy in response to COVID-19, staff at the long-term care home have begun organizing window visits. Families can call to arrange a time to come to the exterior of the home […]
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The Spry Farm might be closed to visitors, but the family is still as busy as ever, taking care of their animals. Henry Spry offers a nibble of hay to Hank, the donkey. Henry and his family have been keeping busy with chores. What has your family been doing to […]
Liam Stafford has been enjoying his time off school helping out on his family farm. With calving season, he’s been on hand to help feed the newborn calves. He’s even had a chance to take a ride or two on some very patient cows! What have you and your family […]
Brecken Mann is really getting into the yardwork – literally. What have you and your family been getting into during COVID-19? Take a picture and send it to us, at tips@fortfrances.com -submitted photo
The Elliotts and their tour group explore further into China. Clockwise from left, a back street or ‘huton’ district of Old Beijing; a stone ship on the man made lake at the Summer Palace. Needless to say it does not float; Norma wearing a $100.000 plus string of golden fresh […]
Nicole Renberg Jack and his scooter know where the fun is at this spring. He’s been enjoying daily walks around his neighbourhood with his Mom, while practicing safe social distancing. What is your family doing to stay healthy and active, while keeping your distance? Take a picture and send it […]
Eleanor Laur Encouraging signs have been popping up all around town. Above, a message of hope was discovered tucked into a corner at the Sorting Gap marina.
Submitted The remains of Chauncey Grover, pictured above with his baby, have been found after a months-long search. The disappearance prompted an extensive search by police, family, friends and community volunteers. Grover was a deeply loved member of his family.
Patrick Langevin Seems even the birds understand the importance of social distancing these days, as this goose demands a little more space. Our readers have been submitting fantastic pictures these past few weeks. Keep up the good work! Keep your camera with you while you’re out enjoying some social distance. […]
Staff It was a long, chilly wait for shoppers this weekend. Long lines were spotted Saturday morning at Safeway and Walmart in Fort Frances and Cloverleaf in Emo. This line had formed just 15 minutes into Safeway’s day. Several stores are attempting to encourage social distancing by limiting the number […]
Submitted Ed Gackley and Duane Cridland of Cantilever Distillery delivered a gift of 80 gallons of hand sanitizer to Leo Arrigo, Supply Chain Supervisor of Riverside Healthcare. The sanitizer was made in International Falls, for Minnesota hospitals, but the distiller made extra to benefit the Rainy River District, as a […]
