Jamie Mountain The Muskie relay race squad was able to get some reps in at practice Monday afternoon at Fort High ahead of yesterday’s season-opening meet across the river in International Falls. The next meet for the black-and-gold is slated for this coming Monday (April 30) in Baudette, Mn.
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Sam Odrowski Members of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament committee and Border Lions Club were at the Nestor Falls Marine boat show at the Emo Arena on Saturday as part of “Spring Fever Days” to sell tickets on the pontoon boat they are raffling off. The draw will be made […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie sprinters (above) looked to hit another gear during the track-and-field team’s practice Monday afternoon at Fort High. It was a perfect day for running as the sun was out and the temperature was nice. Meanwhile, the squad’s long jumpers (at left) took advantage of the beautiful weather […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit has launched a free iOS (Apple) mobile application for smartphones and tablets called the Healthy Environments app. This is the first app to launch in our “NWHUConnect” app suite, which will enable the public to interact with health unit programs from their mobile devices. […]
Staff The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association held its annual awards night on Sunday in the auditorium of the Memorial Sports Centre. Here is a list of the winners: Novice •Most Valuable Goalie–Elezar Andrusco •Most Valuable Player–Gavin Hill •Most Valuable Defense–Noah Morrisseau •Most Sportsmanlike Player–Drake Bodnar •Team Award for Most […]
From the MNRF A Winnipeg man was fined $2,400 for fishing-related offences. Barry Golin was convicted after a trial and fined $1,800 for obstructing a fisheries officer, $250 for fishing without a licence, $200 for fishing with too many lines, and $150 for having open liquor. In addition, he received […]
of Jason Estes A photo of Jeff Gustafson’s recovered fishing gear.
Press Release The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Br. #29 met on April 11, with 26 members in attendance. The charter was draped in memory of Silvia Gunderson, who was a member with 24 years of service and held many positions with the auxiliary, including as president from 2003-14. […]
Press Release For the first time, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Kenora District Office will operate the Ogimaa Binesiiyog Stewardship Youth Ranger Partnership Program. This successful program, operating since 2013 in Fort Frances, was made possible through a partnership between the MNRF, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre, […]
Press Release Renowned Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods and his all-star band present “Fiddling Up A Storm!” on Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Emo. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for children aged six-12 (those five and under are free), which are […]
Staff The local Shooting Stars Bantam girls’ hockey team went undefeated at the inaugural Westy’s 3-on-3 tournament over the weekend in Dryden. Competing in the combined Bantam/Midget division, the squad compiled a 4-0 record to finish in top spot. The first game saw the Shooting Stars cruise to a 9-2 […]
From the MNRF A Schreiber man has been fined $5,000 for hunting offences. Michael Souliere pleaded guilty and was fined $2,000 for trespassing to hunt, $1,500 for shooting from a roadway, and $1,500 for abandoning a deer and allowing it to spoil. He also was given a two-year hunting suspension. […]
