Businesses in downtown Fort Frances got together rock the block, with a free concert, featuring Kings of None. The local favourites drew a sizable crowd, with Flint House on hand to serve refreshments, to the audience at Rainy Lake Square. Kings of None is made up of Tyler Gagne (lead […]
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Volunteers with the Fort Frances Senior Centre fired up the grill for a drive up/eat in barbecue for seniors at the Centre. The Senior Centre is a social gathering place for anyone aged 55+. Volunteers and staff run a variety of programs, including games, dinners, BINGO and crafts. A full […]
The donkeys at The Spry Farm appreciated a quick snack from a young visitor, during their recent public open day. Covid prevented visitors to the petting zoo and farm, but with lifting restrictions, school groups and the public have been welcomed back, to the delight of both animals and kids. […]
Kaylyn Levesque of Nor-West Animal Clinic pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for July this morning. Leah Rodriguez is the winner of a trip to Punta Cana, valued at $4,200. Next month’s draw will be for a trip to Arizona ($3,900). – Ken […]
Magician, mentalist and hypnotist Savio Joseph performed for the Fort Frances High School Graduating Class of 2022 at the Chem-Free Grad Party held at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday, June 23. Joseph has recently been featured on Canada’s Got Talent and he used his entertaining and magic skills to […]
2022 induction ceremonies for the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame will take place Aug. 13, 2022. Tickets are available at Taggs Source for Sports. Dave ‘Zeke’ Egan Dave “Zeke” Egan was heavily involved minor hockey in Fort Frances for over 40 years. Dave played an illustrious 4 years of […]
The heat couldn’t beat the joy on the faces of Fort Frances High School graduates as they crossed the stage at the Memorial Sports Centre Ice for Kids Arena for the 2022 graduation ceremony. The return to an in-person event brought the entire graduating class and their friends and families […]
Seine River First Nation held a Pride Walk on June 24, to show support for family, neighbours and friends in the LGBT2S+ community. About 25 people of all ages joined in the walk. The gathering began with an opening prayer and blessing from Elder George Boshkakyin, who called on our […]
The Couchiching Powwow Grounds were alive with drumming, dancing and songs last weekend as Couchiching First Nation hosted two Powwows. Grand Council Treaty #3 held its second annual 2SLGBTQ+ Powwow and Gathering on Friday. Giving a safe space for all members of the community to come and strut their stuff […]
This week we spoke to Wissota Midwest Modified feature winner driver of the #16 Garrett Paull. What is your favourite track food? Cheeseburgers. When did you start racing? I started racing go-karts at 6 and Midwest Mods at 15. Why did you start racing? My dad raced my whole life […]
Fort Frances Youth Soccer held its final games Saturday morning. Germany (Green) took home the championship for Div 4/5 after a tough, rain drenched championship game against France (Blue). Team Spain finished in third and Team Brazil finished fourth. Above, Jaxon Grimard was awarded the Bryce Devoe Memorial Award for […]
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Fort Frances High School held a year-end softball tournament. Students had fun in the sun playing softball and enjoying freezies. Sometimes doing both at the same time.
