Jamie Mountain Connor Sandelovich of the local Fort Frances Aquanauts gave his best effort in the pool Saturday afternoon during the club’s annual “0-100” swim meet at the Memorial Sports Centre pool. Sandelovich earned medals in each of his eight events, including two golds and six silvers.

Annie van Rozen, from A.G.’s Produce, was bundled up earlier today as she set up for the first day of the market at the new Rainy Lake Square here. She will be selling various produce items from her Emo farm, such as basil, parsley, spinach, radishes, and pickled beets, every […]

Duane Hicks Motorists on Colonization Road West will be made more aware of their speed as the town earlier this week moved its mobile electronic speed sign there from Fifth Street West.

Sam Odrowski Mayor Roy Avis and Community Living Fort Frances CEO Alanna Barr held the Community Living flag with other staff and service users just before it was raised in front of the Civic Centre late Tuesday morning to kick of Community Living Month.

Duane Hicks Cynthia Hudson, left, and Chantal Derendorf admired a gift box up for bid in the silent auction at Sunday afternoon’s “Mama Needs to Relax” fundraiser at Robert Moore School gym. The event once again saw the generous support of district businesses and residents when it came to donated […]

Duane Hicks In the spirit of the work done on Scott Street last year, as well as the building of the Rainy Lake Square, McTaggarts is getting a facelift. Kyle Glowasky Contracting began work last week on the storefront of the Scott Street mainstay and will be giving it a […]

Duane Hicks Chiropractic assistant Hailey McEvoy, left, and chiroprator Dr. Cody Caul chatted with Lysandra Hector at the Fort Frances Chiropractic Centre booth on Saturday morning at the Business & Community Expo.

Duane Hicks Nicole Broman, left, and her niece, Madison Rheault, checked out a soap set on display along with some jewellery in the “Retreat Boutique” section of the “Mama Needs to Relax” spring luncheon here on Sunday afternoon.

Sam Odrowski FFHS teacher Sarah Arpin, who helped organize the inaugural “Walk for Water” event last Thursday, walked around the track at Fort High with her son Austin, and daughter, Peyton. Those who walked the track had a chance to wear weighted backpacks that simulated what those in Third World […]

Sam Odrowski Residents from across the district gathered at the Stratton sales barn on Saturday for the first cattle sale of the year. Some 1,535 cattle were sold for a total of almost $1.85 million. The annual spring sale was well-attended and brought a significant payday to many of the […]

Duane Hicks Sue Ball checked out a nice summer top in the “Retreat Boutique” set up at the “Mama Needs to Relax” fundraiser Sunday afternoon at the Robert Moore School gym. Just one of many ways to raise funds at the event, the boutique sold donated clothing, soaps, and other […]

Duane Hicks Not even some complimentary bread and water could cheer up “convict” Samantha Clifford of the Fort Frances Dental Centre as she waited to raise bail Saturday morning during the Fort Frances Voyageurs Lions Club’s annual “Bail or Jail” fundraiser held at the curling club in conjunction once again […]