Ken Kellar Shopping restrictions, physical distancing measures and the impending Easter weekend shut down led to a sizeable line-up outside Walmart in Fort Frances this morning. The store, like many others in the district, has implemented a number of safety measures regarding COVID-19, including limiting the number of customers in […]
Photo Gallery
Kailey Yellowega photo Hudson and his Mom have found a fun way to stay active while social distancing, and the birds seem to be having fun too! What is your family doing to stay active and have fun while social distancing? Take along a camera, set it to high resolution, […]
Gabe and Zyah Roe are enjoying a ride on their favourite horse, Lulu. With spring weather here, now is a great time to get out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Physical distancing is easy in the wide open. What is your family doing to stay active, but keep […]
Dustin Mowe Luke Mowe was having some fun in the fields of Devlin while practicing some social distancing on the weekend. How is your family keeping busy while spending time away from others? Pack your camera with you, set it to high resolution, take a photo and send it to […]
-Leanne Donaldson photo This pair of Sandhill cranes has been nesting in the same area for years. With spring, our local wildlife is returning home. If you’re out for a walk, take a camera, set it to high resolution, and see if you can capture some of our local beauty. […]
-John Cox photo The Cox kids have mastered social distancing. Arthur, Annabelle, Edward Cox enjoyed some ice fishing on Saturday. If you have pictures of your family self-isolating and socially distancing, send them in, to be featured in upcoming
United Church minister Schalk Naude made a phyical distance-safe pull of the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club “Trip of the Month” draw for April at International Travel yesterday morning. Shane and Debbie Svoboda were the winners of the April draw, a trip to Cayo Coco, Cuba, valued […]
So many bears have been appearing in the Township of Emo, kids are encouraged to go out and hunt them! The Township has organized a Spring Bear Hunt, where residents set bears around their properties, and families out for walks count to see how many they can find. The event […]
Submitted The return of spring is bringing back some local wildlife, including this little groundhog, spotted outside of town. Ducks, geese, gulls, swans and songbirds have also made their return. If you see some local wildlife, take a picture and send it in to us! We may print it in […]
Submitted Ben Teeple and his sorrel horse Trim, left, head out for a ride with Same Teeple, who is riding his dark bay, Rocky. The brothers have been out riding regularly with their parents during the school break, enjoying the spring weather and quiet roads. Time spent outside with those […]
Submitted Freddie Calder just couldn’t help himself. Puddles are clearly for jumping in, and with warmer weather here, there are plenty available. Time to dust off the rubber boots, splash pants and rain coats.
Submitted Brielle and her mom have been coping with cabin fever by taking daily walks. Last week, they enjoyed a breathtaking sunset, while alone on the waterfront. What is your family doing to beat the boredom, and still stay safe, during the COVID-19 pandemic? Set your camera to high-resolution, take […]
