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 […]

Marc Stuempfle Bobby Hudon spoke yesterday during the Pride awareness breakfast held by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association and Riverside Health Care. Hudon talked about his own coming out and personal experiences of growing up in the rural area of Beausejour, […]

Jamie Mountain Martin Williams had his eyes squarely on the airborne ball as he tried to knock it down while his teammates looked on during the second half of Centra Pipelines’ 5-2 win over Manitou Forest Products in Borderland Soccer League men’s division action Monday night at the St. Francis […]

Ken Kellar Shelly and Tyler Jones created and decorated their Pride flags during the Community Living Art Studio held Monday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library for PRIDE WEEK+. The studio allowed participants to create personalized Pride flags, ribbon streamers and other crafts which they can wave during the […]

Ken Kellar Jamie Pryde, left, Jol Smith, Diana Angus and Myles Wilcott of Neighbours Modern Diner were ready this morning for the first day of business. The new restaurant opened today at 6 a.m. at its King’s Highway location, ready to serve home cooked comfort food for breakfast, lunch and […]

Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Angels’ ace Rylee Redford was throwing smoke as she got ready to unleash a pitch during the first inning of her squad’s 9-3 win over the Dawson Tigers in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action Monday night at the St. Francis Sports Field. Redford nabbed […]

Sam Odrowski Around 15 people attended a yoga session led by Meghan Spooner at the library on Tuesday as part of Borderland Pride’s PRIDE WEEK+ events. Organizers are running LGBTQ2-friendly events each day until it wraps up on Sunday (June 9).

Ken Kellar Lila Black expressed her creative side at the “Paint Night” fundraiser held by the Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy at the Couchiching Recreation Centre on Friday evening. A total of 43 people turned out to the event to follow along with a live demonstration in order to create their […]

Ken Kellar Carter Hayward and Alina Eldridge walked the stage of the Townshend Theatre for the Grand March of Prom 2019 on Saturday. The theme for this year’s prom was “Gatsby,” with the stage decorated and music playing to evoke the spirit of the Roaring Twenties.

Sam Odrowski Tennis instructor Al Christiansen led a tennis lesson for the Grade 5 class from St. Francis School yesterday at the local courts–just before getting rained out. Students learned how to properly swing their forehand and backhand shots and sharpened up on their serving skills. The tennis lessons are […]

of Devin Eldridge Photography Can you spot someone you know? Prom attendees gathered at scenic Seven Oaks for a photo shoot on Saturday afternoon prior to going to Rainycrest and then the Grand March at the Townshend Theatre.