A team comprised of players from both local junior baseball teams enjoyed a successful tournament hosted by the Fort William Nationals in Thunder Bay over the weekend. Fort Frances lost their first game on Friday to the host Nationals by a score of 9-6, even though they had the lead […]
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Sons of Norway Vinland Lodge in International Falls will host a potluck dinner and celebration of Scandinavian heritage on Sunday, June 5 starting at 2 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Sloughgrass Band from Birchdale, Mn. Returning from their recent European tour, the Sloughgrass Band will bring a blend […]
Think you can do a better job than NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman? Know the game really well? Are you a problem-solver who is not afraid to take action when it is required, but also have an unbiased ear when discussions are put forth? If you answered yes, then the Superior […]
Following the road paved by Aretha Franklin, Brent Tookenay is simply asking the general public to give the players in the Superior International Junior Hockey League some “R-E-S-P-E-C-T.” Tookenay, general manager of the Borderland Thunder, says no matter what people’s perceptions are of the league, those should not include the […]
You don’t have to believe this story, but once upon a time I became a choir boy at St. John’s Anglican church—and almost passed out one hot summer day during the service. We had been enjoying the beach at Pither’s Point Park beach on the July Saturday before—and to say […]
The local Communities in Bloom was first discussed by the Fort Frances Horticultural Society two years ago. The town had to request to join Communities in Bloom, which was done in 2004. Later that year, judges came to assess the status of our town. The committee awarded the unprepared town […]
Local secondary teachers last week voted 84 percent in favour of accepting a tentative agreement reached with the Rainy River District School Board in May. The four-year agreement will be adopted if the board ratifies it at its next regular meeting June 7. Details of the agreement only will be […]
“tour de Fort” organizers have lined up two talented and entertaining acts for its upcoming 2005-06 concert series, with four more to be confirmed later this summer. Chairman Gary Rogozinski revealed Friday afternoon that the committee has confirmed bookings with Jeff Healey’s Jazz Wizards and Alfie Zappacosta. He added while […]
For the first time ever here, singers of all ages will get a chance to see who’s tops when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce holds both “Kiddie Quest” and “Quest for the Best” this summer. “We sat down with the bass committee and it’s confirmed that we’ll be having […]
As they prepared to launch Friday morning, each of the 60 teams entered in the 2005 Emo Walleye Classic had a decision to make. Head east or head west? A handful, including eventual champs Steve Ballan and Doug McBride, went east. Dozens of others went the opposite direction—and many of […]
It seems the best laid plans of mice and men—and tournament anglers—oft go astray when the Rainy River throws a hissy fit. Now that the 2005 edition of the Emo Walleye Classic is history, many anglers undoubtedly are still scratching their heads and wondering what hit them. Like most of […]
When it comes to putting on a fishing derby, Lorne Wood gets it. Having served as chair of the Red Lake Fall Classic for more than a decade, he understands how many hours tournament organizers must put in, how many volunteers are needed, and, most importantly, how many details must […]
