Bryce Forbes It has been a life-changing six months for Chicago Blackhawks’ defenceman Duncan Keith—one that not even the greatest hockey players of all time have ever matched. Keith, who got his start in minor hockey here in Fort Frances, became the first player to win Olympic gold, the Stanley […]
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Dan Falloon Even though he spent the better part of his athletic career in Fort Frances, Clayton “Beef” Windigo had his brush with star power. Windigo, who died June 27 at the age of 24 after diving from the Bears Pass bridge on Highway 11, was a member of the […]
Dan Falloon Local bowler Jeff Watts helped the Northern Ontario contingent to the Master Bowlers of Canada national crown in the men’s teaching ‘B’ division over the weekend. With 106.5 points, Northern Ontario finished well ahead of second-place Quebec (93 points). But Watts, 21, didn’t even know he was going […]
Bryce Forbes After four decades of coaching football at all levels, Fort Frances resident Scott Fawcett always will remember his one-year tenure with the University of Calgary Dinos in the mid-1980s. And just in May, he continued to reap the rewards from his stay with the Dinos as he was […]
Dan Falloon Some call it the “Car of Tomorrow,” some call it the “Car of Today.” Steve Arpin calls it the car that helped him earn his first top 10 finish in NASCAR Nationwide Series racing. The local driver was able to adjust to the “C.o.T” car, which saw its […]
Dan Falloon “A decade at Lake Despair” might sound like the title of an over-the-top drama, but in truth, the only drama has had to do with angling. The “Castin’ for Cash” tournament held at Lake Despair Lodge in Devlin is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a full […]
Staff Stratton thumped Big Island in a Rainy River District Fastball League make-up game last night. Guy Arpin and Rob McGinnis each belted homers in support of pitcher Shelby Nosan as the Eagles romped to a 16-6 win over the Huskies. Robert Handorgan was tagged with the loss. The game […]
Staff The Sonnasinhs led the way for Manitou Forest Products against the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs under-18 team in local men’s soccer action last night. Mike Sonnasinh scored twice while Andrew Sonnasinh netted one as Manitou blanked the Voyageurs 4-0. Mike Sande got the other goal. In women’s action last […]
Staff Local driver Steve Arpin seems to be adjusting to the Nationwide Series. The 26-year-old earned his first top 10 finish on the circuit in just his fourth race—taking 10th place at the Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona on Friday night. Arpin sat 15th on the starting grid. He now […]
Staff The Sight & Sound Wolves romped to an 18-1 victory over Manitou in RRDFL action Tuesday night. Bob Andy earned up the win over Elvis Debungee. Elsewhere, the Big Grassy Lightning topped Rainy River 9-6, Barwick edged Stratton 4-3, the Big Grassy Braves outlasted Big Island 12-10, and Sabaskong […]
Press Release Moose are icons of the Northwoods seldom seen by the average visitor to Voyageurs National Park. Join park naturalist Megan Wilkins for a look at what makes moose so hard to find in Voyageurs. Learn about a two-year moose study being conducted in the park and the moose’s […]
Staff Local golfer Christin Thomson slogged through another long day at the CN Canadian Tour stop in Acton, Ont. yesterday. After falling out of contention on Monday with an 88 in the first round, Thomson didn’t fare much better on Tuesday, firing an 89 (17-over) to finish the two-day competition […]
