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Mike Badiuk and Ian Waterer were the ABC champs of the Atikokan Bass Classic last weekend. This is an FXR Pro Fish event. This was a two-day fishing tournament, and the total weight caught by Mike and Ian was 45.31 pounds. Congratulations!

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Last week, Kathy Lampi and the Backpacks for Kids crew dropped off about 265 backpacks at Family and Children’s Services. They and Weechi-it-te-win Family Services have since been distributing the stuffed backpacks to area kids and families. The initiative returned last week after a two-year break. Most district schools will […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

One week after people began gathering at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, a group of 26 people landed at Northwest Angle near the original signing site of Treaty 3. Community members from all across Treaty 3 territory were invited to participate and no canoeing experience was required. Canoe and safety training was […]

By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent

Weechi-it-te-win Family Services, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and the United Native Friendship Centre are partnering up to host a Summer Fun Day on August 25th.( Friday) from 9:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Point Park. Making up the day will be Sunset water sports (waivers must be signed for by parents/guardians […]

He doesn’t know it, but I have a history with Ken Ploen that goes back more than six decades. “Kenny” Ploen, to Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans of that era, was 23 years old and the team’s star quarterback. I was one of three teenagers who published a monthly sports newspaper […]

The line-up for the fort Frances Lakers is getting better by the day. The Lakers have acquired goaltender Jack Orchard from the NOJHL’s Soo Eagles in exchange for a player development fee. The 6’0, 20-year-old Orchard appeared in 19 games for the SIJHL’s Kam River Fighting Walleye lastseason, posting a […]

Dear editor, Attention – OPP are fining people on the water $250 per infraction. Look up boating rules for your boat, fire extinguisher, whistle, life jackets that fit, flashlight with working batteries, boat operator license, sound signalling device, floating rope, 15 meters in length, bailer or bilge pump. All equipment […]

Dear editor, In the wake of recent acts of violence targeting the 2SLGBTQ+ community, North Bay Pride is urging leaders from all political parties to publicly denounce hate and take a stand against discrimination. The tragic incidents involving Laura Ann Carolton yesterday and Katy Fulfer University of Waterloo, serve as […]

The eighth stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series took place this past weekend out in New York, at Lake Champlain. It was my fourth time visiting this big body of water known for its excellent bass fishing and ever since the schedule was announced last year I had been excited […]