Kenora OPP and the Canadian Transport Safety Board are investigating the report of an overturned airplane near Johnson’s Island by Golf Course Bay this morning. The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. when the American-registered Cessna 260, carrying a pilot and one passenger, was in the process of taking off […]
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Even though the Fort Frances OPP is investigating the theft of fishing rods and equipment that occurred at the Bayview Motel here overnight Thursday, police said there have been few incidents–and no serious problems–so far at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. “Everything’s been going very well,” said Cst. Al […]
Day One of the 2001 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship was the wrong time for defending champions Denis Barnard and Clint Barton to have one of their worst outings on Rainy Lake. The local duo weighed in just 5.50 pounds Thursday to sit in 110th place of the three-day tournament–well […]
The Fort Frances Highlanders received $18,800 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to fund equipment, instruments, and uniforms. “These Trillium funds will greatly improve both the appearance and function of the Fort Frances Highlanders,” said Pipe Major Bruce Lidkea. “We are thankful for Trillium’s commitment to arts and culture,” he added. […]
Shielding their eyes against the early-morning sun, about 200 people braved a cool wind on the government dock at Pither’s Point to watch anglers take off for the first day of 2001 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship on Thursday. Before the first flight departed at 7 a.m., spectators scanned the […]
Lindsay Hamilton proved she had what it takes to rock and roll last night after capturing top honours–and $500–at “Quest for the Best” before a sold-out crowd of 1,200 under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina on Wednesday night. Singing Save Ferris’ energetic “I Know,” Hamilton had the […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mary Bruyere announce her peaceful passing on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 14, 1926 and came to Canada as a war bride following her marriage, […]
In loving memory of Andy McQuaker, 80, of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at the McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Andy was born Jan. 22, 1921 in Rainy River. He moved to the Stratton area, joining Jennie and William Minty and their families, after […]
With deepest sorrow we wish to announce the passing of Shannon W. McTavish, 67, of La Vallee, Ont., on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born July 3, 1934 in Fort Frances, and had lived all her life in Rainy River […]
On July 13, 2001, Sharon and Mike Kovacic said the saddest of goodbyes to their precious baby, Michael Kovacic. Michael is lovingly survived and dearly missed by his parents; grandparents, Marg Frenette, Marija Markovic, Jerry Frenette, and Aileen Kreczmer; great-grandmother; Anne Frenette; great-aunts, Peggy Martinson, Mary Benson, and Flora Frenette […]
Connee Badiuk is looking to help improve youth interest in the sport of triathlon for a Kenora meet next month. The Essex Road Mountain bike triathlon is slated Aug. 4 and she and her two sons, Boyd, 12, and Cameron, nine, will be competing there. A veteran of four triathlons, […]
Greg Ward’s run at a berth on Team Manitoba for next month’s Canadian interprovincial showdown ended Friday with him on the outside looking in. Ward, who plays out of Kitchen Creek here, carded a final-round 73 to finish tied for 11th at one-over par 289 in the Clarica Manitoba Amateur […]
