Press Release Provincial fisheries crews will be out on Ontario’s lakes this summer, monitoring lake health and fish populations as well as checking for invasive species. If you’re on a lake that is being monitored and see Ministry of Natural Resources buoys, please don’t lift the nets or buoys, and […]
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Staff Locally-connected fitness athlete Joyce Wiedeman was unable to take home a top prize in either of her divisions at the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Winnipeg Provincial Championships in Winnipeg on Saturday night. Wiedeman, whose boyfriend is Fort Frances Lakers’ assistant coach Jon Cooper, finished third out of four competitors in the […]
Anthony Leek Another beautiful Saturday emerged at the Emo Speedway as the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, Street Stocks, and WISSOTA Modifieds took to the high-banked oval for the Amsoil Dirt Track Racing Series. The evening started off with the traditional driver introductions, which took place in front of the grandstand, with […]
Dan Falloon A trio of local figure athletes are going to be showing off their physiques at a provincial qualifier this Saturday in Sault Ste. Marie. Alana Pierce, who attended last year’s qualifier in Sudbury, will lead rookies Andrea Turgeon and Kailey Curtis into action this weekend. Pierce said deciding […]
Staff It’s never too early to dust off the helmet and pads, and to dig the caked dirt out of those cleats. The Muskie football team will be hosting its annual spring camp next week (June 7-11), with workouts slated from 6-8 p.m. at Muskie Field. Then on June 12, […]
Submitted by the Fort Frances SCCY When busy employers narrow down applicants for a job, they may use the “Eight Keys to Employability” as a screening tool. These eight keys help employers remain equitable while hiring the best candidate for the job. To better your chances of finding a job, […]
Staff With Couchiching First Nation having been assured by senior government that their concerns over contaminated soil will be dealt with, and there will be negotiations regarding the Highway 11 corridor running through its territory, the band on Monday night took down the controversial toll booth it had erected on […]
Dave Ogilvie This summer’s “River Theatre” production, under the direction of Renée Martin-Brown, will be a totally new venture for the annual musical theatre program. For the past eight years, Martin-Brown and her students have concentrated on presenting theme-related musicals designed specifically for classroom teachers. This year, however, she has […]
Dan Falloon The hot seat at the Emo Walleye Classic on Saturday only must have been set to “simmer” for anglers Bill Godin and Ralph Galusha. The duo weighed in their Day 2 catch without much fanfare, bringing up their fish before the top 11 teams from Day 1 entered […]
Bryce Forbes Coming off a successful “Relay for Life” event here last year, organizers have made a few changes they hope will elevate them over the $50,000 plateau. First off, however, organizers have opted to move the event, slated for June 25-26, to Fort Frances High School from Pither’s Point […]
Bryce Forbes The Rainy River Future Development Corp. is touting a new business opportunity locally to become a representative for fishing companies from the United States. “We had a presentation on fishing opportunities that we have uncovered from our trips to Shreveport and Birmingham,” noted Geoff Gillon, client service manager […]
Duane Hicks Those interested in learning about history, as well as the recent enhancements to the downtown and waterfront here, should take note as events are scheduled this weekend to celebrate the grand opening of Phase II of the Heritage Tourism Project. Fort Frances Museum curator Pam Cain noted the […]
