Mike Badiuk and Ian Waterer were the ABC champs of the Atikokan Bass Classic last weekend. This is an FXR Pro Fish event. This was a two-day fishing tournament, and the total weight caught by Mike and Ian was 45.31 pounds. Congratulations!
Local Sports
By Joey Payeur
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
In a span of three days, a crew of some of the best fastball players in the district went from three losses and a quick exit to three wins and the top of the mountain. Murray Armstrong held the opposing bats at bay while he and the rest of the […]
The line-up for the fort Frances Lakers is getting better by the day. The Lakers have acquired goaltender Jack Orchard from the NOJHL’s Soo Eagles in exchange for a player development fee. The 6’0, 20-year-old Orchard appeared in 19 games for the SIJHL’s Kam River Fighting Walleye lastseason, posting a […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Thunder City Speedway could soon become a year-round operation in wake of a $200,000 provincial turbo boost. Announced on Wednesday, the funds for the Oliver Paipoonge business are to offset the cost of installing bleachers around the facility’s oval, red-clay racetrack, as well as for improved lighting and a new […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Memorial Sports Centre has announced that swim lessons are scheduled to return this fall on September 5. “I’m excited that we can get this program back to our residents to get them back into the pool and working on their swimming skills,” said Nathan Young, recreation and culture manager. […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Les Baker, Cynthia Woodland, and Chuck Quirie recently returned home from the Ontario Senior Games in Brantford. Quirie competed in golf, Woodland earned a silver medal in swimming, and Baker took home gold for billiards. In the photo above, Woodland isn’t wearing her medal because she left early, thinking she […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Adam Bachynski and Andrew Beernaert were in the lead after day one at the 35th-annual Kenora Bass International (KBI) with a 20.93-lb. bag. They maintained their top spot going into day three, and never moved from there. The pair from Winnipeg and Keewatin finished first of 130 teams with 58.67 […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Lake Despair Lodge’s Bill Godin has proved once again that he owns the local fisheries. This past weekend, he and Nolan Mann took to Rainy Lake to compete in the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Bass Championship. Never heard of the tournament? That’s because this is the first year it’s run. Godin […]
For the first time this season, auto racing’s mortal enemy, Mother Nature, finally won out. After long, steady rains on Friday and continuous pop-up showers Saturday, the track and pits couldn’t take another drop of water and the Emo Speedway was forced to cancel the racing action for August 4. […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Lenny and Bob Petkau work for their dad Henry in the bush near Atikokan. This Friday, they’ll be putting their skills to the test at the Emo Fair loggers competition. They’ve been competing since 2021, and last year, got to take on their cousins, Jorden and Julien. That meant there […]
By Darren Derendorf
Emo Speedway
Emo Speedway
Have you ever heard the roar of engines coming down the stretch? Have you felt the rumble under your feet? Had a moment that took your breath away all the way up in the stands? If you’ve never had the chance to experience any of these moments, or they sound […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The 75th season of Muskie football starts Saturday, August 19 at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) with equipment fitting for new and returning players. Players should check the team Instagram page for more details and to book a fitting appointment. The season kicks off at 3 p.m. on Friday, September […]
