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The bass tournament season in Northwestern Ontario got busy this past weekend with events taking place at Shoal Lake and Lake Despair. Musky anglers also got to try their luck at the second-annual Lake of the Woods Musky Bowl held at Wiley Point Lodge. Other than a quick storm or […]
We are slowly making some hay though it isn’t an easy task when it rains every day! On Friday morning, we were not expecting any rain and we had nearly half-an-inch at the Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS). Then they were calling for a storm on Tuesday/Wednesday and it left […]
I’m channelling my inner Ozzy Osbourne when it comes to the task of selecting the top contenders for the 2017 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Simply put, I’m “Paranoid” about looking foolish and my best guess is simply “A Shot in the Dark.” As of press time, 82 teams had […]
Should we be ashamed of our colonial past? I would hope not. On my mother’s side of the family, her grandfather immigrated to Sprague, Man. from Norway and started to farm, clearing land and planting crops. On my father’s side, both my grandmother and grandfather were immigrants from Scotland who […]
2017 is a special year. Across the country, people are celebrating the diversity and beauty of Canada. Whether it’s with family or with friends, this year is the perfect time to see more of our beautiful nation–and create special memories. I’d like to take this chance to wish everyone in […]
The third-annual Kenora Walleye Open took place over the long weekend on Lake of the Woods and a record 135 teams showed up to fish it. The weather was pretty good and the fish were biting, so it was a fun event for everybody who participated. JP Kennedy has a […]
By Tyler J. Moffitt Fire Chief/CEMC Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, here are the first 66 of 150 fire and life safety tips for you to embrace and share. 1. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, […]
Although the weather could have co-operated a bit more for all the Canada Day celebrations across the district, it could have been a lot worse! As far as I know, all the events that were happening continued on despite the rain showers. Maddie and Marlee joined Charlie and Levi (the […]
With your newspaper this week is a special “Canada 150” edition produced by the Fort Frances Times. It is remarkable in the stories that unfold on each page. Our staff has been working on this edition for months and with the support of advertisers, the paper has gathered pictures of […]
I was recalling memorable Canada Day moments from my past, from childhood. The July 1 parade always was a big deal and as a family, we came to town to join the throng lining the streets to see the floats and horses and kiddies, as well as those tossing candy […]
Now that summer officially is here, the tournament fishing season across Sunset Country is about to get busy. While there have been a few walleye tournaments already, like the Dryden Walleye Masters on Wabigoon Lake and the Emo Walleye Classic on the Rainy River, the bass stuff has not started […]
