There’s a long-standing formula when it comes to the establishment of elite athletes. Have them grow up in a large metropolis area, receive the best coaching money can buy, have them train at top-notch facilities, and give them that extra push by having them face a wealth of premium competition […]
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Construction projects in Fort Frances seem to be a catching fad this year as rumours this week point the finger at Canadian Tire as the next business out of the gates in the race expand or build. A spokeswoman for Canadian Tire’s corporate office said yesterday that there is nothing […]
In efforts to make freight rail service more efficient from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Fort Frances, Ont. CNR has begun construction of 8 new sidings between the two points. Jim Feeny of CN Public Affairs said that, “This is part of a program that started three years ago and it is […]
As the storm clouds rolled across Lake Despair and its chain of lakes on Sunday afternoon, most anglers fishing in the Castin’ For Cash bass tournament were frantically trying to catch one more fish–or their first of the day–before the skies opened up. But not the eventual winners, Pat Cross […]
Winning is old hat to one—and something the other could get used to. The Sioux Narrows duo of Norm Lindsay and Jess Swenson enter this year’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship as the defending champs, and consequently the team with the biggest target on their chests for the other 135 […]
It’s the Christian Reformed Church’s 50th anniversary homecoming this coming weekend, with the planning completed last Monday. The main theme of course is “Homecoming” with expectation scores of people joining in the festivities, starting with Saturday Morning Prayer from 9 a.m.-11a.m. The official welcome by the church council will be […]
They kicked off their 100th birthday with the roar of police special Harley Davidson motorcycles in Stratton last Tuesday. July 1st marked the official 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Morley Township (Stratton) and to mark the event the town held a special dedication ceremony at the town hall and […]
The Fort Frances Fire Brigade once again will take the opportunity to raise money for a good cause, when they hold their “boot drive” for Muscular Dystrophy in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship parade of boats. “We raised $500 last year. We striving for more this year,” […]
Eleven kids aged eight to 14 took part in the BOOM program at Pither’s Point last week where they learned the basics of sailing. The BOOM program is a mobile sailing school that travels around Ontario and teaches sailing in communities where there are no sailing programs. “All the kids […]
Dear sir: There has always been a distinct attitude—a difference between those who drive semi-trucks and smaller vehicles such as pick-up trucks, SUVs, and passenger cars. Not just in size, or mechanics, I am speaking of the opinions expressed by both sides of the argument. People who drive small vehicles […]
The popularity of last year’s inaugural “Daytime Land” for children at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship has inspired organizers to go bigger and better this year. With almost double the space to work with, organizers are bringing in a number of new attractions as well as many favourites from […]
They exploded off the blocks, and did their best to make the road trip worthwhile. A 14-member contingent from the Fort Frances Aquanaut Swim Team put in a team performance riddled with individual personal bests at the sixth-annual Metris M3F Invitational long-course meet in Minneapolis, Mn. June 20-22. Boyd Badiuk, […]
