The King and His Court: Eddie Feigner. The Clown Prince of Baseball: Max Patkin. Historically, everybody viewed such acts as sideshows to the real game — baseball. Dismissed as promotions to attract fans. Gimmicks to entertain them. Add-ons, in most cases, to the ball game they were really coming to […]
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Over the past several years I have preached about using soft plastics for walleye fishing. Today, as live bait becomes more inconvenient (it still works great) because of regulations, it’s sometimes easier to just hit the lake with a handful of plastic baits and not have to worry about keeping […]
As I write this, the furnace kicked in. We should be wearing shorts and flip flops, not jeans, socks, and sweatshirts. Last week was a disaster. We ended up with 65.6 mm (2.6in) of rain at the Station and just a wee bit more at home. We are now double […]
Gregory Robert Todd Andy passed away in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on May 16, 2024, at the age of 50. Gregory was born on August 6, 1973, in Rainy River, Ontario. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially the time he spent with his nephews, daughter and his grandchildren. His […]
Greig Blair, 60 years old of Atikokan, Ontario, passed away May 21, 2024. He was born on April 10, 1964 to Don and Lorena Blair. Greig was a hardworking and dedicated man who gave everything he had to be the best son, brother, partner, father and friend to so many […]
Peter Loutit Calder, Jr., age 79, of Coleraine, Minn., formerly of Warroad, Minn., passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital, Duluth, Minn. Peter was born March 31, 1945, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, to Peter Loutit and Margaret (Sinclair) Calder. He grew up in Fort Frances and […]
Though gone from our sight he will remain in our hearts forever. On May 18, 2024 Kenneth Carmody, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished member of the community passed away. He was born on January 30, 1930, in Fort Frances to proud parents (Eva and William), who instilled […]
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Norma Nastiuk (nee Jourdain) late evening of May 20, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Norma was born in Fort Frances on December 21, 1938, to Delia Aubey (nee Perault) and Angus Jourdain of Lac […]
Fort Frances is in its most splendid dress. We like to think that our community is a beautiful place to live. We have no major weather issues. We do not have earthquakes. We seldom experience flooding. But this week, Fort Frances puts on its best dresses and flaunts the community’s […]
The Emo Walleye Classic was once again a huge success. The fishing tournament held May 23-25 saw exciting weigh-ins and people enjoying the food, dance, penny tables and all the other favourite events that make up for this top notch tournament. Congratulations to the winning and all anglers. A big […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert George “Butch” Veraneau Jr. announce his sudden passing on May 1, 2024 in Kamloops, BC. Butch was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Frances Allan and Lance Corporal Albert Veraneau on April 6, 1943. His first school years were spent […]
Muskies Football spring training is being held this week and next, Monday through Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Anyone entering grades 9 to 12 next year, who is interested in being a part of the team, can come down and join in. No registration needed – just show up dressed for the […]
