Sam Odrowski With the newly-surfaced courts and the “Rent-a-Racket” program at the Fort Frances Public Library, there seems to be no better time to play tennis here in town. “Try tennis, see what it’s like and see if it is for you,” library CEO Caroline Goulding enthused. “It’s very low-barrier […]
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Press Release Icebox Radio Theater returns with new episodes this September–and an entirely new look and subject matter. This year, the IBRT will focus on classic stories of mystery and suspense from some of the greatest authors in the genre. The new series will be called “Mystery on the Air” […]
From the MNRF Four men have been fined for offences under the Fisheries Act, the Ontario Fishery Regulations, and the Liquor Licence Act. Ken Loranger, of Crofton, B.C., was fined $1,250 for possessing walleye of prohibited size, $200 for fishing without a licence, and $150 for having open liquor in […]
Sam Odrowski The Fort Frances Lakers’ three-day training camp wrapped up Saturday and head coach/general manager Wayne Strachan now is eager for the squad’s first pre-season game. “I’m excited to get the year started, and interested to see where we’re going to be this [coming] Saturday in Hoyt Lakes and […]
Sam Odrowski Local tennis players were without courts in town for more than a decade and had to head over to International Falls to enjoy the game. That all changed last summer when four tennis courts were built behind Fort Frances High School. But after the $475,000 courts were built, […]
Jamie Mountain Anthony Leek couldn’t take the Emo Speedway with him so he decided to create one of his own. The former president of the Borderland Racing Association, who was born in Fort Frances and grew up in Emo, ventured out and created his own dirt track–the Lake of the […]
Jamie Mountain If you know someone who always has wanted to learn how to curl, or you have a new curler on your team, this is what they have been waiting for. The Fort Frances Curling Club is launching an “Adult Learn To Curl” program that will take place Sunday […]
Press Release Forty-five participants of the First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program (FNNRYEP) and Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) graduated last Thursday at the program’s closing ceremonies held at Confederation College. Participants received certificates and two high school co-op credits earned during six weeks of work and training. The […]
Staff Another Superior Dirt Riders season has come and gone. Local riders put in a solid showing at the sixth-and-final stop of the season in Atikokan on Saturday. Dylan Tessier of Devlin had the top finish out of the local contingent, placing second in the 85cc 12-16 age category. He […]
From the MNRF An Indiana man has been fined $2,500 for hunting offences. Casey Seitzinger of Trafalgar pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for affixing his wolf seal to a wolf he did not shoot. He was fined an additional $1,000 for unlawfully transporting the wolf out of Ontario and […]
Jamie Mountain The goal is simply this: win another SIJHL championship. That’s the mindset of the Fort Frances Lakers ahead of their annual three-day training camp that opens tomorrow at the Ice For Kids Arena. After winning three-straight Bill Salonen Cup titles, the Lakers finished in fifth place the last […]
From the MNRF A Minnesota man has been fined for an offence under the Ontario Fishery Regulations. Shane Thompson of Warroad pleaded guilty and was fined $2,500 for fishing in a provincial fish sanctuary during the closed season. His fishing rods also were forfeited to the Crown. Court heard that […]
