Marc Stuempfle Sarah Warrack, from IISD Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), informed Grade 7 students from St. Francis School about climate change and the human impacts on the environment and freshwater lakes last Thursday during a field trip to the Fort Frances Museum.

Marc Stuempfle The sister and brother pair of Tashie and Natu Broadbent posed for a photo with fellow guest speaker Bobby Hudon during the Pride awareness breakfast held last Wednesday at Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services. The siblings are youth ambassadors for We Matter and the Ontario Support Network […]

Sam Odrowski Local artist Penny Faragher taught St. Francis School students how to use acrylic paint as a medium during an art workshop for Grades 4 to 6 on Wednesday. Faragher joined fellow artists Emily Hyatt, Jean Richards, Nichole Lowey, Linda Guimond and Dylinda George in conducting workshops covering a […]

Ken Kellar Handmade baskets crafted by local artist Pepper Hinrichs are on display at the Fort Frances Public Library. Hinrichs creates her baskets by braiding together thousands of long leaf and Red Pine needles into long ropes, which is then woven into basket or other artistic shapes, often with adornments […]

Ken Kellar Devon Boucher crossed the stage to accept her certificate at the Seven Generations Education Institute’s Graduation Ceremony held at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday. Boucher received her certificate in Pre-Health Sciences. More than 130 students graduated from the various secondary and post-secondary programs offered by the institute. […]

Ken Kellar Tina Pham received her diploma from Confederation College president Kathleen Lynch yesterday afternoon during the Rainy River District campus’ graduation ceremony at the Townshend Theatre. Pham graduated from the Practical Nursing program. A total of 48 students crossed the stage to receive diplomas, certificates or degrees from the […]

Marc Stuempfle Mary O’Connor, left, from the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/ Rainy River Districts spoke with Linda Wilson during the Senior Fair on Thursday at the Sister Kennedy Centre. The two had a pleasant conversation during the event saw nearly 90 seniors attend and learn about specific health and safety […]

Ken Kellar Angelina Spuzak sat still as Cheyenne Black put the finishing touches on her rainbow face paint during the Pride Walk put on by the Fort Frances High School GSA on Friday afternoon. The walk invited students to wear Pride colours in support of Pride Week+ put on by […]

Ken Kellar Staff from the TD Bank, along with community members from Fort Frances and International Falls, took part in the “Passport to Pride March” on Saturday. Walkers gathered in Smokey Bear Park before crossing the bridge to the Canadian side and ending at the Rainy Lake Square for speeches, […]

Marc Stuempfle The Fort Frances High School Junior Band performed a medley of songs from the motion picture Shrek last Wednesday evening at the Townshend Theatre, wrapping up the 2019 school year. The concert showcased toe-tapping compositions from movies and TV shows, leaving the audience humming the popular tunes in […]

Ken Kellar Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung administration manager Kayleigh Speirs, left, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak, Rainy River Future Development Corp. chair Gord Armstrong and Fort Frances Museum curator Sherry George had plenty to smile about following an announcement at the Fort Frances Museum on Friday. Rusnak announced the federal government was […]

Marc Stuempfle Smiles, laughter, and cheers filled Club 88 during the Fort Fabulous Drag Show there Friday night. Prairie Sky entertained the audience, putting everything out on the table with no joke too risqué. The evening was filled with some comedic acts, amazing dance choreography, and an overall sense of […]