Regular readers of Squirrel Pie will know Pickle by name and reputation, but what is the mystery bone he’s holding in this photo? According to intrepid contributor Jack Elliott, current theories include a goat, a pelican or even a muskie bone, but no one knows for sure just yet. One […]
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–Allan Bradbury photos
Last Thursday, Fort Frances High School handed out its annual athletic awards. The Muskies had a great year that started early when Logan McPherson qualified for OFSAA in golf, the first sports season of the school year. Many other teams and individuals followed with amazing performances this year. Two highlights […]
—Daniel Adam photo
As part of their year-end activities, Robert Moore School held a powwow last week on Wednesday, June 14. Student dancers and singers took part in the event, along with many community members. The school sent thanks to Couchiching First Nation and Weechi-It-Te-Win Family Services.
–Allan Bradbury and Daniel Adam photos
They were days of sharing culture and building understanding in a fun way, as hundreds of students from several schools and both school boards took part in student powwows hosted by Fort Frances High School and Robert Moore School. Many students turned out in their regalia to dance to the […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
Borderland Pride calls it the only pride march to cross an international border. After the march kicked off at Smokey Bear Park in International Falls, some Americans came into Canada for the first time as the international pride march returned last Saturday after a COVID-induced hiatus.
- Robin Wright photo
Tayah Cumming and Emile Jewell setup a table to sell candy sticks snd ice tea at the Watten Fire Department garage/ yard sale. All proceeds from their sale were donated to the Watten Fire Department. Their enthusiasm and initiative was very appreciated by the department.
– Ken Kellar photo
Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor was on site at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances on Thursday, June 8, 2023 for the annual Seeds of Hope event put on by the Society. Alongside O’Connor, flowers were also planted by Bev Sisco, George Stewart and […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
It was a day of sharing culture and building understanding in a fun way, as hundreds of students from several schools and both school boards took part in a student powwow hosted by Fort Frances High School. Many students turned out in their regalia to dance to the songs of […]
—Daniel Adam photos
Mark Loney and Lucas Koomans of Borderland Community Orchestra (BCO) play the James Bond Medley on their trumpets at Cornerstone Christian School on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The BCO’s performance this weekend was a fundraiser for the private school with Grade 6 student Gemma Klassen MCing the concert. Orchestra members […]
He’s always been one of the best in the biz to us, and now a panel of our industry peers agree. The Fort Frances Times staff is delighted to announce that our own Jack Elliott has won second place in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspaper Awards in the […]
—Allan Bradbury photos
Borderland Pride announced this week that Saturday’s ‘Splash’ drag show raised over $7,000 for the Make a Splash spray park project in Fort Frances. The proceeds from ticket and bar sales, and a silent auction were donated. The event filled the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium to capacity with over 200 […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
Borderland Pride held its pride march last weekend and for the first time in several years it was able to go from International Falls into Fort Frances. According to Borderland Pride this is the only pride march to cross an international border. In the evening after the march the drag […]
