Nicholas Donaldson There still is some work to be done but the Nor-West Animal Clinic is set up and ready for business at its new location on McIrvine Road behind Canadian Tire (the former farmers’ market building). The new location, which opened Tuesday, offers more parking and easier access as […]
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Nicholas Donaldson Local firefighter Wayne Riches had the attention of the Grade 2 class at J.W. Walker School yesterday as he explained some fire safety tips in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14). The Fort Frances Fire/Rescue Service made a similar visit to St. Michael’s School on Wednesday, and […]
Duane Hicks Work is nearly done at the new Rainy Lake Square, including all of the lighting that does a good job of keeping the square well-lit after dark and lends an enchanting atmosphere to the space for evening events down the road. Most features have been installed, with only […]
Duane Hicks Fall colours very well may be at their peak in Borderland, with these trees seen at the Fort Frances Cemetery being a particularly eye-catching example. But autumn-lovers had best enjoy the colourful displays while they can as the leaves are falling fast.
Nicholas Donaldson Instructor Jeff Ogden explained some drills to his class of Grade 7 and 8 Fort High students this morning during the Hockey Canada Skills Academy at the Ice For Kids Arena. The program, which began its first year here last week, is being run by the Rainy River […]
Duane Hicks Stephanie Soul of the Winnipeg-based, high-energy cover band, “Pop Vegas,” had the crowd clapping and dancing to a selection of popular songs last Thursday evening during the final show of the “Rainy Lake 150” concert series on the 200 block of Scott Street. The series, which also featured […]
Nicholas Donaldson Morley Reeve George Heyens (left) was able to ask a few questions and receive some information from officials on the Rainy River-Baudette international bridge replacement project during a public meeting last Wednesday at the Rainy River Recreation Centre. The project now is in the detail design stage, with […]
Nicholas Donaldson Students from schools across the district visited the Nanicost grounds here last Wednesday and Thursday to attend the Seven Generations Education Institute’s annual “Fall Harvest” activities. Glenn Jourdain of Couchiching First Nation, top left, shared some of his experiences as a former student at St. Marguerite’s residential school […]
Nicholas Donaldson Early Childhood Educator Sara Empey spoke about outdoor lessons and activities at Mine Centre School during a workshop on “The Power of Inquiry and the Outdoor Classroom” at La Place Rendez-Vous last Thursday. The workshop was part of a two-day “Indigenous Knowledge and Mathematics Education” conference held Oct. […]
Duane Hicks This Royal Albert bone china set, complete with tea cups, coffee cups, plates, and bowls, is just one of the items up for bid in the “Keep It Hanging Around” silent auction now going on at the Fort Frances Museum. The public is urged to drop in and […]
Duane Hicks Sunset Country Ford staff, including Dani Rousseau, Brittany Strachan, Sydney Stanley, and Terry Mueller, “jump started” the dealership’s “We Scare Hunger/Free the Children” food drive with donations last Wednesday. Drop by the dealership to donate a non-perishable food item and enter your name in a draw to win […]
Tera Boettcher, above, and her pal, “Jemma,” were among the fair number of person/pooch duos that took part in “Steps Against Stigma” here last Wednesday evening while Donna Bohler, at right, had no qualms about getting her “glow” on for the fun event.
