Sam Odrowski A group of youth learned how to play “You Are My Sunshine” and “Jingle Bells” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday evening during “Tween Ukulele Lessons” delivered by Jim Curtis. Curtis has conducted the throughout the summer and will continue each Wednesday until Oct. 9. […]
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Sam Odrowski Seine River First Nation chief Tom Johnson cut the ribbon outside of the community’s newly built, 8,000 square ft. multi-use cultural centre on Thursday, where he was joined with councillors, community members, and those who helped build the facility. Attendees of the ribbon cutting ceremony toured the two-story […]
Ken Kellar TBT Engineering Limited branch manager D.J. MacKintosh, left, manager and legal surveyor Peter de Haan, OLS articling applicant and structural engineer Aaron Heerema, and CAD technician Heidi Wilson took a moment for a photo during the grand opening of their new consultancy office at 255 Scott St. on […]
Rainycrest residents Gladys Kerr, front left, Joanne Magel, Greta Eide, and Helen Lalonde shared some smiles as they enjoyed a residents’ dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous last Tuesday. The dinner was hosted by the Rainycrest Auxiliary and the menu consisted of walleye, chicken, and pork cutlets. -Submitted photo
Ken Kellar A selection of some of the messaging going out to bars across the district in conjunction with the FASD Community Partners of the Rainy River District. The coasters and table tent cards provide information about FASD, as well as common misconceptions about drinking alcohol while pregnant.
Submitted Arthur Heathcote is the new corps officer for the Fort Frances branch of the Salvation Army. Having worked with the Salvation Army since 2012, Heathcote said he’s excited to be in town and work with local community service providers to help support those in need.
Ken Kellar One of the two pregnancy test dispensers being placed in bar washrooms in the district. The machines will be installed in the women’s washrooms at the Copper River Inn in Fort Frances, as well as the Back Alley Bar in Emo. The coin-operated machines will charge $2 for […]
Ken Kellar FASD Community Partners Miranda Sigurdson, left, and Robyn Dennis served up a piece of cake to Faith Moen at the Northwestern Health Unit on Tursday. The FASD Community partners were serving up the cake in recognition of FASD Awareness Week in the area.
Treaty #3 Grand Chief Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh shook hands with Seine River First Nation chief Tom Johnson as he presented the First Nation with a painting for its brand new $5 million multi-use cultural centre on Thursday. Grand Chief Kavanaugh attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony held there that day and congratulated […]
