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.
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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.
Stephanie Hagenaars The “Battle Song” at this year’s “Quest for the Best” on Friday night got up close and personal as Dylan Ossachuk and Kelly Clark gave it their all in an attempt to “out-sing” each other to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” Both singers were described by the […]
Stephanie Hagenaars People were on their feet for the Cajun Country Rock Band, a CCR tribute band from Thunder Bay, that played under the big tent Thursday night in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The concert was part of a charity event held by the Fort Frances […]
Charlie Windego got a haircut from Seven Generations Education Institute’s hairstyling student Kristen Bruyere on Thursday as part of the program’s hands-on experience training. The salon, located in the Rainy Lake Plaza on King’s Highway, is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. until mid-August.
Stephanie Hagenaars Dahlia Kaun, left, Alexa Bagacki, and Maddison Gibson were having fun baking cookies, cakes, and pizza last Thursday during a “Make & Bake” camp held by Confederation College. The group of young teens learned basic baking techniques and how to decorate during the week-long camp led by instructor […]
