Submitted J.W. Walker kindergarten students Nash Dolyny, left, and Bryden Strachan proudly showed off their “100th Day” T-shirts on Friday. Some schools across the district marked the 100th day of the school year with a number of activities involving the number 100.

Duane Hicks Chef Carl Scott, left, Maren Scott, Caitlyn Morrison, and Sharon Wiebe of Carl’s Eatery showed off their Customer Service Award (Business) during the 21st-annual Rainy River District Business Awards last Thursday evening at the Copper River Inn. Carl’s Eatery went on to win Business of the Year while […]

Inga Friesen of Merge2 received the Home-Based Business Award from Mark Caron of M.L. Caron Electric. Merge2 is a visual marketing design service.

Brittany Strachan sang Lukas Graham’s “7 Years” during Saturday night’s gala. “Entyrely Mac,” the Fort Frances Youth Ensemble, and Melanie Williams also performed Grammy-nominated songs.

Submitted Members of Robert Moore School’s student council accepted two “buddy benches” from Fort High’s manufacturing class last Wednesday. The class made and delivered the benches, which will be added to the playground there. “Buddy benches” are being used as a tool to eliminate loneliness and foster friendships on the […]

Josephine “Jo” Belluz, left, of Belluz Concrete and Rentals was pleased to accept the Small Business Trainer of the Year Award from Tim Spence of NCDS.

Duane Hicks Lynne Savage, left, and Chantelle Morris were looking glamourous as they socialized at the “Pre-Grammy Awards Gala” on Saturday night. While only a couple of people dressed as celebrities, nearly everyone was dressed to the nines for the glitzy event.

Duane Hicks Two-time Canadian juggling champion Robin Chestnut wowed the crowd with his talents Thursday evening–juggling everything from pins to balls to knives while even getting audience members in on the act.

Duane Hicks Curvy Chick owner Jennifer Horton, left, received the Business Woman of the Year Award from Karen Evans of the PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise.

Nicholas Donaldson Maverick Judson starred in Andrew George’s “A Good Indian,” the first film shown at the Fort Frances Public Library’s annual film festival. The festival, which this year is showcasing movies that speak to our area, continues tonight (“Nestor”) and tomorrow (“Sleeping Giant”) at 6 p.m. “Where’s Barry?” was […]

Megan and Mike Pistilli toasted champagne glasses on the red carpet during Saturday night’s gala at the Legion. Some guests had their photos taken by “paparazzi” in front of a backdrop made by Ink Spotz Apparel+, which was similar to the one used at the Grammys but sporting the logos […]

Duane Cridland, left, owner of Flint House, looked on as Doug Cuthbertson of Northwoods Gallery & Gifts shared a few words after both received Entrepreneur of the Year Award trophies. The two received the same number of votes during the online voting.