Staff Fort Frances angler Bryan Gustafson got off to a solid start yesterday at the season-opening FLW Everstart Southeast Series event on Lake Okeechobee in Florida. He reeled in five bass for total weight of 10.09 pounds to sit in 37th place going into action today. That puts he among […]
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Duane Hicks Jigging is an important part of local heritage and culture, but these days not everyone knows how to do it. To change that, a jigging workshop instructed by Justin Boshey will be held this Sunday (Jan. 22) from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Sunset Country Métis Hall. It is […]
Staff Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell has invited Health minister Deb Matthews to visit the riding to develop a regional health-care strategy. “I believe long-term solutions are attainable, but they require a recognition that the structures that work in southern Ontario may not be the best solutions for the northwest,” […]
Duane Hicks Barb Trimble, left, gave some knitting tips to Michaela Putzer yesterday evening during the first session of the Fireside Yarn Club in the fireplace lounge at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Meeting every Wednesday at 7 p.m., people who want to knit together, and learn from […]
Lucas Punkari Sarah Teeple looked through a selection of novels at Revco Carpet this morning during the Alzheimer Society’s annual book sale. The sale, which sees all proceeds from donations go to the Society, continues today until 5:30 p.m., and also will run tomorrow from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday […]
Staff Family and friends of Bruce and Linda Stewart of Emo, who were spending the winter months in the southern United States, haven’t heard from the couple in weeks. Now police in Weslaco, Tex. are searching for the couple after their son filed a missing persons report. It’s believed the […]
Press Release The Fort Frances McDonald’s restaurant has new owners. Steve and Diane Ford have taken over the restaurant from previous owner/operators John and Sharon Myers. “We’re thrilled to become the McDonald’s owner/operators in Fort Frances,” said Steve Ford. “We’re looking forward to continuing John and Sharon’s legacy of giving […]
Staff After winning their first three meetings of the regular season, the Fort Frances Lakers have run into trouble against the Dryden Ice Dogs as of late. The Lakers fell 6-4 last night in Dryden—the third-straight setback the red-and-white have suffered at the hands of the Ice Dogs. Tied 4-4 […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber is putting together a new business directory, which it aims to have ready by the annual Home and Leisure show here on the first weekend of May. Chamber manager Anthony Mason said the organization got the idea for the business directory after president Mark […]
Press Release In the past year, the Salvation Army in Fort Frances has seen far more people than ever before come through its doors seeking assistance. Yet while need has increased, financial donations through our annual Christmas Kettle campaign have not. In fact, Capt. Angel Sandoval reported the annual campaign […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to check local ice conditions before heading out to fish. Ice conditions can be deceptive and variable. Here are some things to remember: •Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers. This can be particularly […]
Robin McCormick The Muskie boys’ hockey team will hold its annual tea and bake sale on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 2-4 p.m. in the Fort Frances High School cafeteria. Be sure to attend for an enjoyable afternoon while supporting the squad. • • • The Emo Legion will host a […]
