Ken Kellar Wilma Chapman, left, enjoyed a cup of tea with Jean and Sam Arbuckle at the Zion Lutheran Church’s tea and bake sale on Saturday afternoon. Visitors to the church were able to enjoy light refreshments downstairs after checking out the many tables of baked goods that were for […]

Shooniya Wa-Biitong program officer, Glenda Henderson, left, and executive director Marie Seymour were on hand during Seven Generation Education Institute’s open house last Wednesday to answer questions about their job-finding organization. The pair also talked to open house attendees about their partnership with Seven Generations where they provide funding to […]

Sam Odrowski Gordon Seeburger, a new artist at the Fine Line Art Gallery, showed off one of his hand-carved creations last Tuesday.

Sarah Wreggitt, centre, led a holiday card making workshop during the “Copper+Pine Craft Market” at the Copper River Inn on Saturday morning. The two day market featured two dozen area craft vendors selling everything from homemade jams and soaps to knitted caps and hand-carved wooden decorations. -Ken Kellar photo

Denise Rybuck, left, Kathi Tucker, Ellie Tucker, and Marg Gosselin enjoyed dainties and tea at the Knox United Church’s Christmas luncheon and bake sale on Saturday. The event was well-attended and kicked off the holiday season for many of those who came out. -Sam Odrowski photo

Yvonne Friesen, left, and Katie McCaig of Northern Community Development Services (NDCS) were set up at Seven Generations Education Institute’s open house last Wednesday where they shared information about how they can help students get an education and find employment through NCDS. -Sam Odrowski photo

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Pastor Musonda Abel Ng’andwe of St. John’s Anglican Church, left, Dr. Bob Lidkea, and optometry intern Alice Chen enjoyed some hot beverages during the church’s “Frozen” tea on Saturday. The church’s basement was festively decorated for the event and had a great turnout of parishioners and community members.

Winona, left, Erica, Samantha, and Lucas Chaboyer sold knitted mitts alongside Christmas-themed treats, while also holding a draw for a gift basket at the St. John Anglican Church’s “Frozen” tea event that was held on Saturday afternoon. -Sam Odrowski photo

Coun. Douglas Judson spoke about his proposed bylaw which would prohibit the distribution of single-use plastics, single-use foam take-out packaging, and plastic straws in Fort Frances during Monday night’s council meeting. It Is anticipated the bylaw will go to a vote at council’s regular meeting on Dec. 9. If passed, […]

Connie Calder, left, Miranda Patterson and Megan Finlayson of the United Native Friendship Centre participated in Seven Generation Education Institute’s open house last Wednesday. They spoke about how they can help post-secondary students achieve their education and look at employment. -Sam Odrowski photo

Don Eldridge, left, Brent Tookenay, Aimee Beazley, and Tim Windigo of the Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) were available during SGEI’s open house last Wednesday to discuss the school and programming with attendees. Tours were also available for people who haven’t yet seen SGEI’s new building. Students moved into the […]

Allegra, left, Lisa, and Lilah Brockie shared some smiles while enjoying St. John’s Anglican Church’s “Frozen” tea on Saturday. It was hosted in the church’s basement which was converted into a winter wonderland for the event. A pair of local girls were dressed up as Elsa and Anna of the […]