Jason Cain and Wayne Howard are no strangers to Lake Despair. And while the pair took a break from guiding this weekend, it certainly would not have been a bad idea for the 64 other teams competing in the fifth-annual “Castin’ for Cash” bass tournament to follow their lead. Cain […]
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The Pictograph Art Gallery in Atikokan will be featuring a multi-media exhibition, entitled “Our Reflections of the Area,” by the Fine Line Art Gallery artists of Fort Frances. Meet the artists at the opening this Saturday (July 9) from 1-3 p.m. This exhibition will run through July 30 at the […]
When it wasn’t raining, it was great. That pretty much sums up the holiday weekend in Barwick. Canada Day was celebrated in Barwick in typical fashion Friday with a parade at noon through the downtown and ending at the ball park, where a two-day fastball tournament was taking place. Dozens […]
If the success anglers have had during pre-fishing is any indication, it’s going to take a couple of big bags of fish to cop the title at the annual “Castin’ for Cash” bass derby on Lake Despair this weekend, tournament organizer Bill Godin predicted Tuesday. Godin, an avid angler in […]
They came from as far away as Saskatoon and Sudbury. More than 200 people, including former pastors, turned out last weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Off Lake Covenant Church, which is located in Kingsford Township about 20 km north of Emo. The church actually had its roots […]
With the First and Second Princesses having already claimed their sashes Friday afternoon, Sara DeGagne knew her bid to be crowned the 2005 Fun in the Sun queen was going to end one of two ways. With only four contestants remaining, one would emerge victorious while three would walk away […]
It’s often been said that there are only two certainties in life—death and taxes. But upon closer examination, a third unwelcome reality inevitably springs to life every year. Literally. Weeds have been a part of agricultural reality for as long as mankind has turned its hand to tilling the soil. […]
The OPP’s Marine Unit was active on area lakes over the Canada Day long weekend. Officers stopped and checked 72 vessels, laying three charges under the Small Vessels Regulations and one Liquor Licence Act charge. Marine patrols will continue throughout the summer. In other news, around 12:15 a.m. on Saturday, […]
A local woman witnessed the rescue of a man at the Ranier rapids on Monday night after a boat apparently capsized there. Connie Cuthbertson said Tuesday morning taht she was biking near Seven Oaks when she saw boats grouped in the water on the far side of the island in […]
During the past few weekends, Fort Frances OPP officers have responded to a number of noisy party complaints throughout the town. The OPP would like to remind the public that Town of Fort Frances noise bylaw encompass excessive noise coming from vehicles and homes. It reads: “No person shall make […]
The 16th-annual Crime Stoppers “Great Rubber Duckie River Race” was held at the Sorting Gap Marina last night. Almost 900 tickets were sold, surpassing last year’s total, with all proceeds going to Crime Stoppers rewards. The first-place winner was Ray Armit, who will receive $1,000. There also were 10 prizes […]
So, you want to learn to dance, sing, act, and do improv? If you’re between the ages of eight-14, the place to be next month is at the Summer Musical Theatre Program in Emo. The River Theatre, under the direction of Renée Martin-Brown, is presenting a one-week workshop July 18-22 […]
