Stephanie Hagenaars Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services held a breakfast in celebration of “Pride Week” last Thursday at the behavioural health services location on Kings Highway. Dozens of people from various communities stopped by to take part in the festivities while enjoying a meal of pancakes and sausages. Morgan […]
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Stephanie Hagenaars Raina Johnson, left, and Macey McMillen took to the podium to say a few words during a flag ceremony at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Saturday in honour of Pride Week. The ceremony was part of Borderland Pride’s “Passport to Pride” march which took place earlier that […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Labour groups showed their support of Borderland Pride’s 2018 Pride Week, including these two men who crossed the International Bridge on Saturday holding a Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) banner.
Stephanie Hagenaars Speakers and worship participants from surrounding “affirming” churches delivered various segments of the service on Sunday, including Rev. Frances Flook, left, and Doug Judson who each spoke during the opening litany which described the different colours of the rainbow and what each represents.
Stephanie Hagenaars Christine Jourdain, left, and Shane Guimond from Couchiching First Nation showed off their Pride colours on Saturday at the Fort Frances Civic Centre after taking part in the “Passport to Pride” march, where over 200 people crossed the International Bridge. Jourdain also held the Two-Spirit flag which represents […]
Retired OPP auxiliary officer Don Marquis, rear, Monica Empey, middle, and Serena Cousineau, front, paddled up to Labelle’s Birch Point and received canoe instructions from 7 Fires Outdoors during “Project Sunset’s” summertime programming. Those in the “Project Sunset” program that is offered to students at Crossroads School will receive their […]
Submitted Jeff Gustafson and John Peterson will be looking for five big bass like this one while fishing in the FFCBC this week.
Jamie Mountain John Desaulniers focused in on where he wanted to fire his pitch during the fourth inning of the Sight & Sound Wolves’ 10-2 win over the Sabaskong Goldeneyes in Rainy River District Fastball League action Thursday night at VanJura.
Duane Hicks Dave Brynes, lead singer of local rock band, Kings of None, belted out a tune at the Rainy Lake Square on Thursday evening, as drummer Todd Wrolstad beat the skins. Meanwhile, Ted DeBenetti grooved on the bass, as lead guitarist Tyler Gagne (not pictured) played some serious licks. […]
Fort Frances High School teacher Vince Gouin, above, gave some helpful hints and tips to a couple of students during the Confederation College carpentry camp held last week at the high school. Gouin said that through the summer camp, as well as his Grade 10-12 classes, he’s not trying to […]
Submitted Parker Sisco and his sister, Peyton, posed for a photo with Minnesota Wild forward Eric Staal at the Fountain Tire Summer Classic that was held in conjunction with the Staal Foundation Open at the Whitewater Golf Course on July 9. Parker, nine, was one of six youngsters from across […]
7 Fires Outdoors canoe instructor James Woods taught youth in “Project Sunset” about the “J-stroke” and other paddling techniques during their visit to Labelle’s Birch Point last Thursday.
