There were all sorts of special deals, tasty treats, and fun to be had in downtown Fort Frances today, July 6, 2023, for Mall Days, put on by the Fort Frances BIA. In addition to regular Rainy Lake Square activities, classic cars were on display, plenty of stores had special […]
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- Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances BIA (Business Improvement Area) have kicked off summer with Mall Days, held today on Scott Street. Local businesses got into the spirit with fun and special events. There were sidewalk sales, a car show, makers and bakers and the ever-popular cotton candy, at Rainy Lake Square.
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the June 50/50 jackpot is Kelly Plichta of Fort Frances, with the winning ticket number DD-6223007. Kelly is the lucky recipient of $9,658 with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Thursday, June […]
—Daniel Adam photos
Residents at Rainycrest Long Term Care got to enjoy a senior prom last month, with a grand march around the facility, drinks, and live music.
- Allan Bradbury photos
The Fort Frances High School graduating class of 2023 took their walk across the stage at the Fort Frances Memorial Sports Complex last Thursday night. The arena was full of family and friends who greeted the students and acknowledged their accomplishments. FFHS vice-principal Dan Bird was the Master of Ceremonies […]
– Allan Bradbury and Ken Kellar photos
There was no shortage of fun to be had across the Rainy River District on Saturday, July 1, 2023, for Canada Day. Those in Fort Frances saw the annual parade, as well as activities as the Point park and La Place Rendez-Vous, while the fairgrounds in Emo were turned into […]
– Ken Kellar photos
Hallett Brewing held a successful soft opening on Saturday, July 1, 2023, welcoming eager patrons for the first time to try out beer on tap or in cans, tasty snacks, or to grab some Hallett Brewing merchandise. Owners Andrew (top left) and Tanya (bottom left) Mueller have been hard at […]
It’s not hard to find your silly face when you’re out enjoying a hot summer Canada Day at the Point Park, as these youngsters can attest. Activities for the holiday took part across the district, from the Canada Day parade and subsequent activities at the Point in Fort Frances, to […]
- Ken Kellar and Allan Bradbury photos
Canada’s birthday bash was a huge success, with a pancake breakfast, parade, and kids activities at the Point. The day was capped off with a fireworks display. The day involved a variety of partners, including Beyak Automotive, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Town of Fort Frances and others.
– Ken Kellar photo
Sarah Noonan of La Place Rendez-Vous pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw for July this morning. Nathan Svoboda of Fort Frances is the winner of a British Isles cruise, valued at $4,600. Next month’s draw will be for a Western […]
– Daniel Adam photos
The Standard Insurance, located at the Senic River Mall in Fort Frances, held a grand opening ribbon cutting and barbecue on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Deputy mayor Mike Behan was on hand to cut the ribbon alongside branch manager Kasey Beaush- ene, and visitors were then able to grab a […]
–Allan Bradbury and Ken Kellar photos
A little bit of rainy couldn’t put a damper on Couchiching First Nation’s annual Powwow this past weekend. While Friday. June 23, 2023’s events went ahead outside at the powwow grounds, the rainy weather forced a move inside to the Couchiching Bingo Palace for Saturday and Sunday’s events, where energy […]
