Amy Saunders With years of experience sponsoring the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship through Safeway, Dale Fortes has moved on to assist the tournament through his post at Boston Pizza here. Fortes said that since he was so heavily-involved with sponsorship of the tournament through Safeway, the only appropriate thing […]
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Press Release Eight divers from the Thunder Bay Diving Club represented Thunder Bay at the 2011 Speedo Junior National Diving Championships held in Pointe-Claire, Que. on July 6-10. Group ‘C’ divers Molly Carlson, Rylee Mose, Tori Lafontaine, and Helena Heiskanen competed at this year’s nationals, along with Group ‘D’ divers […]
Staff With the local Borderland Soccer Association entering its final few matches, the cream is starting to rise to the top in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Boston Pizza continues to be the team to beat among the women, improving to a perfect 11-0 after edging the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs […]
Lucas Punkari It was one of the most impressive hauls in the 11-year history of the “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament on Lake Despair. And in the end, it also was a record-breaker. Jeff Gustafson and his girlfriend, August Collinson, captured their second “Castin” crown on Saturday with a two-day […]
Lucas Punkari After spending the night before the UNOH 225 at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta dealing with a bout of food poisoning, Steve Arpin simply was looking to make it through his second career Camping World Truck Series unscathed in more ways than one. Even though his #32 Mike’s […]
Lucas Punkari The building process for the Fort Frances Lakers’ 2011/12 roster continues this weekend as last year’s SIJHL semi-finalists host a summer pre-camp at Bronco Arena over in International Falls. “It’s really nice to have a pre-camp like this heading into the main camp this fall,” noted Lakers’ head […]
Lucas Punkari After two seasons of coming away empty-handed at the Emo Speedway, the third season definitely has been the charm for Lindsay Bourre. The Rainy River native, who captured her first win of any kind in a heat back on Canada Day, captured the checkered flag in the Street […]
Lucas Punkari Spiking, digging, and blocking were the order of the day at the Fort High gym all last week as area volleyball players participated in the Fort Frances Vipers’ volleyball camp. The five-day camp was designed to not only give local players a chance to take to the court […]
Staff Fort Frances native Joe Basaraba is showing the brass of the Florida Panthers what he can bring to the table today in Coral Springs, Fla., where the NHL team is holding a development camp for its prospects. Basaraba, who captured the NCAA national championship with the University of Minnesota-Duluth […]
Lucas Punkari Despite being involved in two late-race incidents, Fort Frances native Steve Arpin still drove to a 12th-place finish last night in his second start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Starting the UNOH 225 at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta in 13th position, Arpin was running just […]
Lucas Punkari While the first month of the 2011 racing season has gone nearly picture perfect for Don Bowman, the Bemidji, Mn.-based Street Stock driver knows his good luck could change at a moment’s notice. “We could be having a conversation in three or four weeks, and my performances could […]
the MNR Summer is a great time to camp in Ontario’s provincial parks. And whether you’re a new or experienced camper, here are our 10 tips that can help make the experience more enjoyable and safe: •Use the online “Park Locator” to find the park that is ideal for you […]
