Schools from across the Rainy River District School Board and local Catholic Board schools as well as Cornerstone Christian School met at Crossroads School in Devlin last Friday, October 6, 2023, for the annual cross-country meet that saw kids in grades 3-7 compete. Kids ran their hearts out and and […]
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–Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances Lakers hosted members of council from the different First Nations of Treaty Three Territory and the Rainy Lake Drum at their game last Friday night. The event in commemoration of the signing of Treaty Three which was signed 150 years ago this month. The Lakers lost both […]
–Ken Kellar photos
The grounds around Seven Generations Education Institute’s Fort Frances campus were abuzz with activity last week as the organization held their annual Dagwaagani-mawindoosijigewin, or Fall Harvest event, on Wednesday, October 4, and Thursday, October 5, 2023. Students from area schools were invited to the event to take in roughly a […]
– Ken Kellar photos
There was plenty of fun for the whole family on offer at the Kooistra farm this past weekend. Running on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, 2023, the Fall Harvest Corn Maze was two days stuffed full of fall fun. Including two different mazes, one small and one considerably […]
– Ken Kellar photo
The weekend may have been cool, but it was the perfect weather for the Fall Harvest Corn Maze held at the Kooistra farm north of Emo on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2023. The event featured the titular corn maze, but also included hay and horse rides, a […]
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Friday in Kenora the Beaver Brae Broncos defeated the Fort Frances Muskies 22 – 15 in a hard-fought battle of previously undefeated first place teams in the triple A division of the Winnipeg High School Football League. Kenora jumped out quickly to a 14 – nothing lead. The defense got […]
- Submitted photo
The students at the Fort Frances Nursery School got out their knives and veggies, and worked hard to prepare a Thanksgiving soup, which they shared together for snack time. It was enjoyed by everyone!
– Submitted photos
The house is looking good as the final touches are being made at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre, as evidenced by the sharp lines seen here in the sponsor paint jobs, as well as the pebbling being done so that every- one who turns out to the ice surface […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
The town has been without curbside recycling pick-up since late May, but the wait is almost over! Richard Wieringa Construction has been hard at work, building a new recycling centre. This photo was taken a few days ago, with progress going at a fast pace. The new centre is expected […]
– Ken Kellar photos
Full list of award winners: Customer Service (Individual) – Giselle Struch-Gray Customer Service (Business) – RPM Powersports Home-Based Business of the Year – Batter & Cream Baking Co. New Business Award (1-3 years) – Hallett Brewing Trainer of the Year – Warehouse One & Sunset Dynasty Construction (tied) Indigenous Business […]
The week leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023, was filled with plenty of events and activities organized by a multi-agency committee that was working to spread knowledge of traditional Indigenous practices and crafts within the Town of Fort Frances and neighbouring […]
- Robin McCormick photo
The 2023 Homecoming King and Queen Jaxon Strachan and Danielle Schram proudly stand representing the Fort Frances High School. Jaxon was in full force at the homecoming football game, which the Muskie team won 46-0 competing with the St. John’s Tigers. It was a great game, the enthusiastic Muskie cheerleaders […]
