Robin McCormick The annual “Castin’ for Cash” fishing tournament on Lake Despair is set to go this Friday and Saturday (July 8-9). The weigh-ins begin at 4 p.m. on both days. Bill and Nell Godin and their hard-working volunteers once again have organized a weekend of fun and excitement. Some […]
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Zoey Duncan Naicatchewenin has taken a major step to curb a dangerous “epidemic” that is moving through their small community. By instituting a staff drug-testing policy at the band office, the chief and council hope to both set a positive example for prescription drug abusers and keep the addiction from […]
Peggy Revell A brand new seed counter is a welcome addition at the Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) now that the summer growing season is well underway there. “We’re very grateful that we got money to buy this machine,” said EARS technician Kim Jo Bliss, noting the new machine cost […]
Lucas Punkari It’s been nearly a month since Steve Arpin’s debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. But the Fort Frances native has been keeping busy with both racing and sponsorship responsibilities over the past few weeks before he gets back behind the wheel of the #32 Mike’s Hard […]
Duane Hicks Organizers looking ahead to next year With this year’s Canada Day activities proving to be a hit, the local Canada Day Celebrations Committee is not resting on its laurels and already is eyeing what to do next year. Committee chair Randy Thoms said the group will be meeting […]
Heather Latter The coveted trophy from the International Tug-of-War, dubbed “Pulling for Peace,” returned to Fort Frances on Saturday after the local community team beat the squad from International Falls. “It was awesome. We got them right off the hop,” enthused Mike Gurski, who had hand-picked the members of our […]
Zoey Duncan Halfway through a 130-day journey across the country by canoe, four paddlers are finding inspiring support from all the Canadians they encounter—even the insects who call this part of the world home. “I’ve worked 10 years seasonally in the bush in the summer and I haven’t had anything […]
Heather Latter After serving as chair or vice-chair of the North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) for the past six years, Fort Frances resident Janice (Jan) Beazley will be stepping away once her term ends next month. “You can only serve two terms and I’m coming to the end […]
Zoey Duncan Bill Low, a local genealogy enthusiast, has developed four courses on genealogy that he will teach at Confederation College this fall. His passion for genealogy grew out of a conversation he had with his mother 10 years ago, when she mentioned she didn’t know anything about her grandmother. […]
Duane Hicks After spending the last 27 years as proprietor of Fort Frances General Supply, Bill Gushulak officially retired Thursday. But the Mowat Avenue business will remain in the family as son, Steve, has taken over as boss. “It’s always been in the cards,” Bill Gushulak said during an interview […]
Peggy Revell A day camp to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs will be coming to Fort Frances after finding success in Kenora and Dryden. “‘BizKids’ is an initiative that is for nine- to 12-year-olds to learn about small business,” explained Stefanie Armstrong, a small business advisor with the Northwest […]
Lucas Punkari The importance of Bob Mainville to the Fort Frances Lakers’ organization is one that never will be forgotten. The Lakers will be making sure his memory stays alive with the first-annual Bobby Mainville Memorial golf tournament, which is set for this Saturday (July 9) at Heron Landing on […]
