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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
