Fourteen teams competing in the upcoming Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship took part in the annual “Kid-Pro” tournament this past Sunday. Anglers were paired up with a youngster in each boat, and teams fished from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. It was a three-fish, catch-and-release tournament. Teams caught bass and measured the […]
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Florence Rosa Gray, nee Popowich, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on June 30, 2009 at Yuculta Lodge. Florence was born Nov. 28, 1929 to the late William and Julia Popowich. She was raised in Rainy River, Ont. and upon graduating high school, she moved to Winnipeg, Man. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Wesley Hayes, on Sunday, July 19, 2009 in Penticton, B.C. Wes was born Nov. 28, 1917 in Shell River, Man. to William J. Hayes and Frances (nee Durey). Wes married Jean Steele, the […]
Walter Fraser Durnin passed away July 2, 2009 in Ashcroft, B.C. at the age of 81. Born in Saskatoon, Sask., Walter was the oldest son of Robert Wilbur (d. 1974) and Queenie Vashti (d. 1980) in a family of seven: Jacqueline Burch (d. 1994), Beth (Leon) Brandson of Selkirk, Man., […]
DOKUCHIE-FISHER–Born to Dorothy Dokuchie and Mike Fisher, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Evan David, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on July 12, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
It is with great sadness that the family of Camillo “Cam” Belluz announces his passing on Saturday, July 18, 2009 in the arms of his beloved wife, Josephine. Camillo was born Oct. 18, 1922 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Arturo and Salute Del Bel Belluz. At the age […]
Staff This is “Bass Week” in Fort Frances. But while the daytime is about fishing, the nighttime also is full of activity under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina. That nighttime entertainment gets underway tonight with the MuchMusic Video Dance Party from 7-10 p.m. Adam Armit, nighttime entertainment […]
the OPP OPP officers are seeking public assistance concerning recent investigations of break-ins. On Thursday (July 16), a cottage owner told police his cottage had been broken into and several items were missing. Police believe the break-in occurred sometime between July 2-16. Items missing from the cottage include beer, liquor, […]
the MNR The fire scene remains quiet in the West Fire Region. There are still 16 active fires in the region, but they are not posing any problems. Of those blazes, 12 are in the northern sectors of Nipigon District, two are in Red Lake District, one is in Kenora […]
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Participants of The Rec’n Crew’s “Hook, Line and Sinker” summer program lined the docks across from the Harbourage yesterday as they tried to get a bite. The theme lasts for the week (to coincide with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship) while other upcoming programs include “Creative Cooking” and “Go […]
