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 […]
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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.
Sam Odrowski Hand drummers Linda Guimond and Lavana Fox gave instruments to an early-learning class before performing indigenous music with the students as part of “Wellness Day” activities at St. Michael’s School last Monday.
Sam Odrowski Jessica Larose from Kenora-Rainy River Child and Family Services visited St. Michael’s School last Monday (Jan. 14) to teach students about positive thinking and being mindful during the school’s “Wellness Day.”
Jamie Mountain Emmerson Moir of the Dryden Paper Kings looked to get a stick on the shot of Tarran Enge of the Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Canadians during the third period of his squad’s 11-5 loss in the final of the Canadians’ annual home tournament Sunday afternoon at “The Duke” […]
The 1st Fort Frances Sparks and Brownies made “survival bags” for the firefighters in Fort Frances and Watten back on Jan. 14. The bags included specially-selected candy treats with messages, including Life Savers (to remind firefighters of the many times they’ve been one), Starbursts (for that burst of energy they’ll […]
Submitted Cohen Johnson was able to meet his hockey hero, Vegas Golden Knights’ goalie Marc-André Fleury, during the morning skate prior to the Golden Knight’s 4-1 loss to the host Winnipeg Jets back on Jan. 15. Johnson, who lives in Stratton, was surprised with NHL game tickets for his birthday […]
