Jamie Mountain Cancer survivors and caregivers participated in the flower ceremony that once again was part of the annual International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival held Saturday at the Sorting Gap Marina. A moment of silence was held to remember all the loved ones who have passed from the disease […]
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A group of kids decked out in red-and-white led this year’s Canada Day parade on their bikes from the Sorting Gap Marina along Front Street on Sunday morning. The parade’s theme for this year was “Summer Fun” and hundreds of residents lined the waterfront to watch various groups, organizations, and […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Last year’s Mini-King and Queen, Declan Scott and Brooklyn Beckett, at left, passed on their duties to five-year-old Hope McCormick and four-year-old Grayson Idrisson after the annual mini-royalty contest held during Canada Day festivities at Point Park. Each of the nine contestants answered a series of questions, including […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Gloria Bergner, left, Sue Drew, and Sheri De Gagne enjoyed an afternoon of assorted beverages and treats during a seniors’ apprecation tea held at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre in celebration of Seniors’ Month (June). A survey also was provided to the visitors asking questions about […]
Sam Odrowski Lori King, Cindy Baker, and Debbie Gaylord attended the “Birch Bark Making Workshop” held yesterday at the Nanicost building here. More than 50 people came through the workshop, during which elders taught them how to make baskets. The workshop has been put on every year around late June […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Tyra Hammond, left, and Ruth Anderson checked out a clothing rack outside of McTaggarts this morning as downtown merchants set up for the BIA’s annual “Mall Days.” The event is happening all day long, with sidewalks sales, an Early Iron Car Club Show, a kids’ corner, and other […]
Valedictorian Kendyn Faragher reminisced about memories he and his classmates have made, and also offered them words of encouragement in their future endeavours, during his speech at the Fort High graduation ceremony last Thursday evening in the Ice For Kids Arena.
Submitted Terry Dennis of Atikokan won $500,000 with Lotto Max Maxmillions in the June 1 draw. The winning ticket was purchased at the Marg’s Northern Convenience on O’Brien Street in Atikokan. Since its launch in September, 2009, Ontario Lotto Max players have won over $4.2 billion in prizes, including 57 […]
Sam Odrowski Fort High grad Jacob Gustafson received the Ralph Whetstone Trophy and the Lenora Colvin Memorial Award at last Thursday’s graduation ceremony held at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Stephanie Hagenaars Jacqueline Csik was first in line to have her head shaved by Paula Jensen of Shear Serenity on Saturday during “Relay for Life” events at the Rainy Lake Square. She decided to have her head shaved to commemorate her 30th anniversary of surviving cancer while also remembering her […]
of the Rainy River District School Board Rainy River High School valedictorian Madison Whetzel delivered her address last Wednesday evening during the graduation ceremony held in the school’s gym. She spoke to the fact some grads may not know what their career path is yet but that this is okay […]
Stephanie Hagenaars A come-and-go tea was held Saturday afternoon at Knox United Church here to say farewell to Rev. Barb Miller, who retired after serving 10 years with the church and 28 years in the district. A few members of the church presented Rev. Miller with parting words and gifts. […]
