The King and His Court: Eddie Feigner. The Clown Prince of Baseball: Max Patkin. Historically, everybody viewed such acts as sideshows to the real game — baseball. Dismissed as promotions to attract fans. Gimmicks to entertain them. Add-ons, in most cases, to the ball game they were really coming to […]
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Team Day 1 weight (lbs.) Day 2 weight (lbs.) Total (lbs.) Dylan Tessier/ Jeff Judson 5.81 12.78 18.59 Ted Heyens/ Kelvin Caul 10.31 4.06 14.37 Jim Steele/ Jessica Steele 12.73 1.32 14.05 Riley Caul/ Brandon Marr 4.99 6.0 10.99 Darwin Thompson/ Jesse Thompson 5.77 4.8 10.57 Les Morrison/ Oliver Gibbons […]
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Farming isn’t for the faint of heart. From daily worries over weather, finances and long term planning, farming is a demanding occupation that requires relentless hard work, dedication, and resilience. However, the unique stressors and pressures faced by farmers often go unnoticed, contributing to a mental health crisis within the […]
Two Muskie football players sign with Winnipeg Rifles Jr. Football team Name: Parker Booth Sport you’re playing after high school: Football School or team name/mascot: Winnipeg Rifles Position: Quarterback Why did you choose the school you’re going to? Did they approach you? The Rifles are a junior team that play […]
Four Muskie Girls Hockey players have committed to higher learning and collegiate hockey Name: Madison Bliss Sport you’re playing after high school: NCAA D3 Women’s Hockey School or team name/mascot: Northland College Lumberjills in the WIAC division Position: Goalie Why did you choose the school you’re going to? Did they […]
Over the past several years I have preached about using soft plastics for walleye fishing. Today, as live bait becomes more inconvenient (it still works great) because of regulations, it’s sometimes easier to just hit the lake with a handful of plastic baits and not have to worry about keeping […]
As I write this, the furnace kicked in. We should be wearing shorts and flip flops, not jeans, socks, and sweatshirts. Last week was a disaster. We ended up with 65.6 mm (2.6in) of rain at the Station and just a wee bit more at home. We are now double […]
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Fort Frances girls hockey standout Piper Miller, played for Team Ontario at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Grande Prairie, AB from May 6-11. Over the course of the tournament Miller had three goals and three assists in six games Ontario was undefeated in the round robin winning 13-0 over […]
Gregory Robert Todd Andy passed away in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on May 16, 2024, at the age of 50. Gregory was born on August 6, 1973, in Rainy River, Ontario. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially the time he spent with his nephews, daughter and his grandchildren. His […]
Greig Blair, 60 years old of Atikokan, Ontario, passed away May 21, 2024. He was born on April 10, 1964 to Don and Lorena Blair. Greig was a hardworking and dedicated man who gave everything he had to be the best son, brother, partner, father and friend to so many […]
Peter Loutit Calder, Jr., age 79, of Coleraine, Minn., formerly of Warroad, Minn., passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital, Duluth, Minn. Peter was born March 31, 1945, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, to Peter Loutit and Margaret (Sinclair) Calder. He grew up in Fort Frances and […]
Though gone from our sight he will remain in our hearts forever. On May 18, 2024 Kenneth Carmody, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished member of the community passed away. He was born on January 30, 1930, in Fort Frances to proud parents (Eva and William), who instilled […]
