Students in the United Native Friendship Centre’s (UNFC) high school program celebrated their graduation with a ceremony at the Townshend Theatre on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Originally scheduled to be held outside, weather concerns forced an alternate location. Nevertheless, the program’s graduates were able to celebrate their accomplishments with friends […]
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–Allan Bradbury photo
Children run from the dump of the big bucket at the newly opened Legion Park spray park. While it rained throughout the speeches the sun came out just after the ribbon was cut and a wonderful afternoon was had splashing around. MPP Greg Rickford, committee members, town council and a […]
-Ken Kellar photo
A flagship Scott Street store closed its doors on Saturday. Fort Floral closed its doors permanently on June 22. The flower and gift shop was purchased in 2021 by Things Engraved. It was previously owned by Brad Hogan, who retired after 41 years at the shop.
– Ken Kellar photos
It was all fun, games and food for the students of Fort Frances Nursery School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, as they celebrated the wrap up and graduation for their program at the Lion’s Park. Students got to play on the park equipment, enjoy tractor train rides, and eat delicious […]
- Megan Walchuk photo
A lone Bobcat team member races for the ball, but is cut off by a group of speedy Leopards at the Fort Frances Youth Soccer year-end wrap-up and barbecue last Saturday, June 16. The youth soccer league hosted 475 players and 35 teams over the past six weeks, with leagues […]
- Megan Walchuk photos
Fort Frances Youth Soccer held its annual wind-up tournament and barbecue on Saturday, June 16, with 475 players from 35 teams taking part. The league couldn’t have done it without a little help from its many friends – Holmlund Financial took on the mammoth task of providing a free concession […]
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The Rainy River District School Board recog- nized excellence in its staff, partners and volun- teers at its last regular board meeting. Nomina- tions are sought from the public, with winners selected by a panel. This year’s winners: Clockwise from left: The Community Partner of the Year award was presented […]
– Ken Kellar photos
The threat of rain couldn’t keep Pride supporters down as they turned out to Smokey Bear Park in International Falls, Minn., for Borderland Pride’s annual Passport to Pride March held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, as part of Pride month activities in the region. According to organizers, the walk remains […]
- Robin McCormick photo
The Crossroads School community gathered for the annual Fish Fry Finale on June 13. Nearly 300 people enjoyed a dinner of fish, fries and fixings. Top left, Kristina Mat- thews, Alyssa Caul and Peg- gy Mathews enjoyed a meal together. Top right, Tracy Rae, Stacey LaBelle and Arlene Rea had […]
Dozens of walkers turned out to Smokey Bear Park in International Falls, Minn., to take part in Borderland Pride’s 2024 Pride March on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The march remains the only Pride March to cross an international border, bringing LGBTQ+ communities on both sides of the border together to […]
Golf – Male MVP: AJ Armstrong Female MVP: Logan McPherson Boys Curling MVP – Adam L’Hirondelle Girls Curling MVP – Shae Sinclair Mixed Curling MVP – Tia Wagar Curling Outstanding Contribution – Shae Sinclair Jr. Girls Basketball MVP – Rachel Ste. Croix Jr. Girls Basketball Outstanding Contribution – Whitney Williamson […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Angela Halvorsen-Smith stopped by The Standard Insurance on Second Street on Wednesday afternoon to grab a bite to eat and benefit a good cause as the company held a fundraiser barbecue for Best for Kitty. Money raised through the donations will benefit the group who work to look after stray […]
