Marc Stuempfle Madison Gault, left, Kathy Foy, Tanya Foy-Hunter, and Ashlee Burton from Giant Hearts Thunder Bay and Fort Frances discovered three five-gallon chemical containers discarded in a wooded area at Point Park. The team were in the area as part of their first community outreach cleanup project and were […]
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Ken Kellar The UV-bead bracelet station proved to be popular during “Pop-up Play” at the Lions Park in Fort Frances this morning. The event was put on by the Northwestern Health Unit, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and KidSport Fort Frances, and offered fun activities like croquet and an obstacle course, […]
Ken Kellar Layne Gibson, left, Sienna Barr, Alexa Bagacki and Amy Norris put their own personal touches on some of the book ends from the teen section of the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday. The customized book ends will be varnished and then put back into use. The paint day […]
Marc Stuempfle A 1972 Chevy Nova SS owned by the Seguin family took home the first-place trophy as the top Chevrolet during the Early Iron Car Club Show & Shine along the waterfront on Saturday afternoon. Addy, left, Terri, and Jordyn Seguin smiles shined as bright as the car on […]
Submitted The Dancin’ with Darcie “Stars” performing group pose with the trophy they earned at the Celebration Talent National Competition that took place in Wisconsin Dells from July 11-15. The dancers won second-place overall in their category, as well as a platinum award, with their “300 Violin Orchestra” routine.
Ken Kellar There was plenty to do for people of all ages at “Railroad Daze” in Rainy River this past weekend, including train rides for the younger audience. Hannam Park also played host to a number of different events over the weekend, like the two movie nights and the non-denominational […]
Marc Stuempfle Lexi McAdams and her horse, Rosie, raced to the finish line as the pair competed in the Novice Flag event and took home first place Sunday during Whispering Pines Saddle Club’s open horse show at the Emo fairgrounds. The duo also took top spot in the Novice Barrels, […]
Ken Kellar This was a good weekend to get dunked in the dunk tank, as lots of sun brought daytime temperatures up to the high 20s in Rainy River during “Railroad Daze” on Saturday. Luckily for those who turned out to the annual event, there were plenty of other ways […]
Ken Kellar Miranda Paterson, left, and Megan Finlayson of the United Native Friendship Centre posed with the refreshments on offer at the UNFC’s employment open house on Friday. With the recent consolidation of the UNFC’s employment counselling services to their Mowat Avenue location, all of their employment services can be […]
Ken Kellar Longtime teddy bear practitioner Dr. Elaine Spencer expertly applied a bandage to Minnie Mouse as per Collins Armstrong’s instruction, while Abby Rado, centre, waited her turn to see the doctor. While Dr. Elaine is retired from the Fort Frances Family Clinic, she has been a fixture of the […]
Ken Kellar Fortune teller “Princess Annabelle,” left, did a reading for Nola and Leila Dalum at the Teddy Bear Picnic at the Fort Frances Library on Friday. Families came out to the annual event to take part in games, activities, a hot dog lunch and some live entertainment. Rain put […]
Ken Kellar Paromita Kar of Ensemble Topaz was one of the performers who demonstrated an assortment of traditional dances from across the different regions of India at the Festival of India held at the Rainy Lake Square on Monday evening. Ensemble Topaz is a Toronto-based music and dance company that […]
