They came, they saw, they caught some fish. The fourth-annual “Castin’ for Cash” bass tournament at Lake Despair on Saturday and Sunday boasted the biggest weights it has seen to date—just as the organizer and owner of Lake Despair Lodge had predicted. “I’m very pleased with the weights for Day […]
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She has braked the ache, nuttered, butter slided, durfed, loaded the line, burnt the toast, teared an eyelid, and even suffered from an occasional kook. But now, former Fort Frances resident Tressa Main would like to “spread the love” of wakeboarding by holding a clinic in her hometown and where […]
Local members will be voting Friday on the tentative deal reached last Wednesday between the Communications, Energy and Papermakers Union of Canada and Abitibi-Consolidated. “We were relieved to get a contract,” said Thor Cox, president of CEP Local 92. “I think the whole town’s relieved. Nobody wants to see a […]
Born to Todd Morrisseau and Jenna Tucker, of Couchiching, Ont., a boy, Brayden Todd Valentine, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. on July 6, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Can you see Lance Armstrong? Can you see him race? Race after him. Tear away his clothes—those he wears on his body and those he wears to protect his soul. Strip him down because our demands are insatiable. That is the pressure he again is facing. He knows it. He […]
TV Land is one of my favourite television channels. I usually take my daily dose of laughter with “Green Acres,” “I Love Lucy,” “Gilligan’s Island,” and “Bewitched.” That’s what keeps me healthy! Part of the charm of TV Land is the wonderful retro-commercials the station often plays. Many of their […]
I was wondering on the weekend how one builds ties with strangers who often live far away. We have several friends from St. Louis, Mo. staying with us at the moment. Our family has gotten to know these “gentle people” through fishing. It began at the second Fort Frances Canadian […]
After lengthy consultations, Northwestern Ontario Crime Stoppers, Inc. has announced International Falls and Koochiching County, Mn. are joining in partnership with its program. This partnership will see civilian committee members, media sources, and city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies from the International Falls and Koochiching County area joining […]
Entries are now being accepted for the second-annual Rick Pearson Memorial golf tournament which is slated for Monday, Aug. 2 at Kitchen Creek. The entry fee is $50 per person, which includes a round of golf, a steak dinner, and prizes. Each foursome also is required to collect at least […]
While council still is expected to vote on an amended remuneration bylaw at its July 26 meeting, it was revealed at Monday night’s meeting that there’s not enough money in the 2004 budget to see their health benefits package paid for in addition to their total salary. The numbers were […]
