Stephanie Hagenaars About a dozen excited youngsters aged seven-nine hopped into the “Little Amik Money Pit” on Sunday afternoon franctically digging to find themselves a few shiny loonies as their parents and family members looked on during “Fun in the Sun” activities held at Point Park. Three separate age groups […]
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Sam Odrowski A float advertising the wakeboarding, waterskiing, tube riding, and boat touring activities at the waterfront was pulling along a “boarder” of its own during the Canada Day parade that ran along Front Street on Sunday.
Stephanie Hagenaars Ruth Caldwell, left, Kathy Haukaas, Vicky Wishart, and Melvin Haukaas enjoyed a quiet afternoon of socializing and snacks last Tuesday (June 26) as the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre hosted a seniors’ appreciation tea to celebrate Seniors’ Month in Ontario (June). Hot and cold beverages, as well […]
Sam Odrowski The Fort Frances Voyageurs Lions Club had its “lion” mascot marching along the parade route, handing out candies to the hundreds of people who lined Front Street for the Canada Day parade Sunday morning.
Sam Odrowski Many local youngsters showed their Canadian pride by riding Canada-themed bikes and sporting all-Canadian outfits during the annual Canada Day parade that ran late Sunday morning here. Despite the dreary weather, a good crowd still lined the route from the Sorting Gap Marina to the local Legion.
Stephanie Hagenaars Above, five-year-old Hope McCormick (left), who was named this years’ mini-queen on Sunday afternoon, was crowned by last year’s queen, Brooklyn Beckett, during the pageant that took place at Point Park as part of the Canada Day celebrations. Her love of the colour pink and eating spaghetti, as […]
Stephanie Hagenaars The Fort Frances Museum celebrated “Mall Days” last Thursday by holding its first afternoon of tea and scones on the second floor. Carol Lyons, Ruth Brockie, Geraldine Spence, Carroll McFayden, Colleen Kennedy (visiting from Toronto), and Sandra Brunetta enjoyed a pleasant afternoon socializing while museum curator Sherry George […]
Sam Odrowski Local talent Dylan Ossachuk took the stage under the entertainment tent during Canada Day activities at Point Park on Sunday afternoon. The young musician is known locally, having won “Quest for the Best” in the past and also achieving great success in the annual Rainy River District Festival […]
Sam Odrowski Dana Bridgeman Cross and Blaire Cross shared big smiles as they crafted their birchbark baskets during a workshop last Wednesday at the Nanicost building here. More than 50 people crafted baskets under the direction of elders provided by the Seven Generations Education Institute. The event was put on […]
Stephanie Hagenaars There was lots to do in the kids’ corner during “Mall Days” festivities last Thursday at the Rainy Lake Square. Community Living Fort Frances and District set up booths with various arts and crafts activities, including button-making, games, and temporary tattoos. At top left, Maeve (left), Isabelle, and […]
Sam Odrowski A confetti cannon blasted out red-and-white pieces of confetti into the sky during the Canada Day parade that went along Front Street on Sunday morning. The float responsible for the festive blasts promoted the nighttime fireworks display and the sponsors who make it possible.
Sam Odrowski Amanda Dent brought her cotton candy-making machine to Point Park on Sunday afternoon for the Canada Day festivities there. Despite the rain, she was able to serve up some smiles to those hungry for the popular carnival-style treat.
