Sam Odrowski Danette MacIntyre placed her tickets for the prize raffle draws at the annual “Forget Me Not” dinner held Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. More than 60 people attended the dinner hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, raising about $3,200. Organizers are grateful to all […]
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Staff Heather Krawchuk, left, and Robin Wright read out the winning ticket in the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for February on Friday at International Travel Services here. Arnold Kaemingh, owner of Kaemingh Fuels in Emo, will be heading off on an Alaskan cruise–a trip valued […]
Sam Odrowski Chad Solomon performed his “Adventures of Rabbit & Bear Paws” puppet show for a large group of children and their families yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library. Brought in by the “Friends of the Library,” Solomon created an interactive experience, with a few lucky children picked […]
Staff Local writer Judy Johanson just released her first collection of poetry, entitled “Intersections.”
Dave Ogilvie Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator for the the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, gave a presentation on how to make the most of a visit with someone who has dementia yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau. In conjunction with January being “Alzheimer Awareness Month,” a […]
Sam Odrowski Grade 12 students at Fort High observed a live autopsy last Thursday morning through a “Connected North” session, in which they were joined via video teleconference with medical professional Ray Vollmer out of St. Louis University. The students learned about forensics and also had the chance to ask […]
Duane Hicks Members of 116th Independent Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery set up a second Arctic tent in the field north of the Fort Frances Curling Club on Saturday afternoon. Braving the bitter cold, reservists practised the use of skis and other specialized equipment, as well as basic […]
Fort High Grade 7 students students Jace Carlson and Hayden Beckett drilled holes into triangle-shaped pieces of wood to create a pegboard game on Friday during the carpentry portion of the “Techways” program. It began with fixing bicycles, as well as teaching about bike mechanics, to help get more students […]
Submitted Sam Busch got creative during an abstract flow painting workshop, led by Patti Tinkess-Fletcher, held Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre. There still are some spots open for the next workshop–silk tie/scarf painting with Cher Pruys–set for Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1-3 p.m. You can […]
Submitted Rayden Copenace of Riverview School in Rainy River added his thumb print to the painting created by artist Shawna Grapentine yesterday as part of Literacy Day activities there. The painting portrays a tree with the “Seven Grandfather” teachings at the roots, incorporating both French and Ojibwe languages and the […]
Submitted “By The Lamps Glow,” a rug-hooking piece made by Debbie Ballard was awarded first place in the “Best Pattern Design” category of the Fibre Art Festival. All 26 pieces submitted for the exhibit now are on display upstairs at the museum.
Debbie Fairbanks of Couchiching spoke to St. Michael’s students about medicine teachings last Monday during the school’s “Wellness Day.” Gary Councillor also presented with her about the four sacred medicines, which include sage, sweet grass, tobacco, and cedar. Students made medicine poaches to hold the sacred plants.
