Stephanie Hagenaars The Science North “Bluecoats” were back in town yesterday and this time they brought something new and exciting: robots! The “Robots en Route” workshop, hosted by the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, showed the group of kids on hand a basic form of designing, building, and programming […]
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Jamie Mountain Connor Nelson of Manitou Forest Products circled back with the ball and surveyed his options while teammate Mark Faragher gave him some directions during their squad’s 2-2 tie with Centra Pipelines in Borderland Soccer League men’s division action last night at the St. Francis Sports Field. It was […]
Sam Odrowski Kim Jo Bliss of the Emo Agricultural Research Station showed open house attendees all the different varieties of crops growing there yesterday evening. Demonstration plots of soybeans, canola, wheat, hops, and other crops were shown to those who attended the open house.
Submitted This 1929 Model A-Rartrod rolled into Rainy River to take part in the first-ever car show held in conjunction with “Railroad Daze.” It was among many vintage and classic cars that lined Fourth Street on Sunday.
Sam Odrowski Brielmann Agriculture Ltd. is home to over 6,000 acres of canola and other crops that create a sea of yellow between Pinewood and Rainy River. Once all the crops are successfully harvested, it is estimated that it will generate $2.5 million for the district.
Stephanie Hagenaars A friendly goat reached out to greet Parker Godin, who was excited to pet the farm animals at the Spry Farm petting zoo Saturday afternoon in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The youngster, and many others who stopped by, were greeted by goats, miniature horses, […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Lori King, left, instructor for the Seven Generations Education Institute’s hairstyling program, offered pointers to student Joanna Singleton as she coloured a client’s hair using a “foiling” technique. Singleton is one of seven students who enrolled in the program’s inaurgural session in 2017. Throughout its last semester, the […]
Sam Odrowski Kreger Sales & Service family members, friends, and employees threw candy from a large inflatable peacock to the crowd that turned out for the annual “Railroad Daze” parade in Rainy River on Saturday afternoon. It wound up winning the “Best Float” award. Well over 100 people watched a […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Theo Faragher, left, and Carter Daniw laughed as they had a sword fight with pool noodles yesterday morning at the McIrvine Rotary Park during a “Drop-in Playtime” program hosted by the Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub. The program provides a space, as well as toys and activities, for […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Socorro Galusha, left, and Ericka Tymkin belted out some harmony to Soulshine Quintet’s “Son of a Preacher Man” on Friday night during “Quest for the Best.” Their performance had everything, right down to the co-ordination of their outfits (although they say it wasn’t planned), and it paid off […]
Sam Odrowski Children had a blast launching water balloons at one another in Hannam Park in Rainy River on Saturday as part of the “Railroad Daze” fun. An array of activities took place in the park, such as inflatables, train rides, and water sports.
Submitted Cardboard boat race participants paddled for dear life last Sunday to stay afloat and move past their fellow competitors. The annual boat competition always is a popular affair, drawing in sizeable crowds from across the district.
