Nicholas Donaldson The Seven Generations Education Institute had its welding simulator available for guests to try at the “Family Well-being Night” held at Fort Frances High School last Wednesday. The evening, a collaboration between Fort High, Robert Moore School, and J.W. Walker School, offered activities, information, snacks, and prizes for […]

Submitted Sekina Scheibler got a hands-on lesson as he helped Wayne Forsey remove pins in a mock total knee replacement operation.

Kiera Kowalski Flora Danylchuk of the Fort Frances Lions Club handed out Canadian flags to eager Grade 1 students at J.W. Walker School this morning. She then gave a brief presentation on why the flag is an important symbol in Canada before the class sang “O Canada.”

Nicholas Donaldson Jillian Kaun from “House of Olde Shambles” showed off her new, reclaimed, and handcrafted home decor at the Easter Market held Saturday (April 15) at the Copper River Inn here. The market ran from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and featured more than 30 local vendors selling everything from arts […]

Joey Payeur Muskie Ben Olsen sailed over the bar successfully on this attempt en route to a fourth-place finish in the boys’ high jump event at the Bronco Booster Track & Field Invite varsity meet on Thursday at Falls High School.

Duane Hicks FFHS student volunteer Cassidy Martin, left, handed treats to Sasha and Miranda Lowry outside of Curvy Chick on Saturday during the fourth-annual “Easter Egg-Stravaganza.” Hosted by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club and The Shops on Scott, the event drew nearly 400 youngsters downtown, where they picked up maps […]

Submitted Decked out in a big pink bow in support of “Day of Pink” yesterday, Grade 7 Robert Moore student Maya Davis, left, performed “The Forgetful Fairy Godmother ” from Cinderella during the Rainy River District Festival for the Performing Art. Meanwhile, J.W. Walker teacher Keira Chown, above, led her […]

Nicholas Donaldson Scott Jolicoeur gave a performance on his classical guitar as part of the Instrumental Division for the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts on Tuesday (April 11). The piece was chosen by the adjudicator and given to him 48 hours before the performance for a “quick […]

Nicholas Donaldson Students at Fort Frances High School showed off their pink attire while celebrating the “Day of Pink” yesterday. The event, which started after a bullying incident in Nova Scotia, unites communities across Canada to celebrate diversity and raise awareness to stop homophobia, transphobia and all forms of bullying. […]

Submitted “Canada’s Greatest Explorer” Josh Henry shared his stories and photos yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library as part of “The Human Experience Series.” Refreshments were provided by the “Friends of the Library.”

Duane Hicks Marina Gerber, left, of The Gideons International in Canada, presented Laura Bailey, outreach worker with the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope, with Easter baskets full of goodies yesterday at the Northwest Community Legal Clinic here. The baskets, which the local Gideons have been donating to the […]

Submitted Donna, Blair, and Nichole Lowey enjoyed barbecued back ribs and chicken during the “Bear Clan Patrol” fundraiser dinner Saturday evening at Carl’s Eatery here.