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Jamie Mountain It didn’t take long for the defending champs to let the rest of the competition know they were going to be in for a tough weekend at the 17th-annual Emo Walleye Classic. Baudette’s Les Morrison and his Morson-based partner, Oliver Gibbins, wowed the crowd with a Day 1 […]

From the MNRF A southern Ontario resident has been fined $1,800 for illegally shooting a bull moose. Frank Casciaro of Woodbridge pleaded guilty and was fined $1,800 for hunting bull moose without a licence. Court heard that last Oct. 14, a conservation officer responded to a TIPS line call that […]

Faith Adair of Fort Frances won the $500 up for grabs on Mother’s Day (May 13) in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for May 13-19 were Tony Bliss (Emo), Terry Newman (Fort Frances), Sandy Haney (Fort Frances), Wade Modeland (Atikokan), Mickey Ryll […]

Staff The Borderland Racing Association is roaring again for another season. Brody Strachan of Emo never trailed as he blew away the competition to win the opening WISSOTA Modifieds feature Saturday night at the Emo Speedway. With the win, he now has the early points lead with 110. Brady Caul […]

Jamie Mountain While the regular season may not have ended the way they hoped, don’t think the Muskie girls’ soccer team isn’t eager to rectify that in the playoffs. A 2-1 loss to the Dryden Eagles last Wednesday morning, followed by a scoreless draw against the host Kenora Broncos, left […]

Jamie Mountain It was an experience he won’t soon forget. Star Muskie running back Sekina Scheibler scored a touchdown to help pace Team Steeves to a 17-8 victory over Team Henkewich at the WHSFL’s annual “Senior Bowl” held Saturday at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg. “It was very exciting being […]

Staff The Northwest Bay Beavers are showing early on that they’re the team to beat in the Rain River District Women’s Fastball League this season. Shae Smith homered to lead the Beavers (4-0) to a 21-9 romp over the Fort Frances Angels on Monday night. Darcy Smith earned the pitching […]

From the MNRF A Hudson man has been fined $2,000 for a hunting offence under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Ronald Elliot pleaded guilty and was fined $2,000 for unlawfully discharging a firearm from a vehicle. He also received a four-year hunting suspension. Court heard that back on Oct. […]

Staff Over the course of the last month, the Borderland Judo Club attended two high-level judo competitions and brought home some hardware. Josh Brusven won gold in the Novice heavyweight division at the Minnesota State Championships held on May 12. He also competed up an age division there and claimed […]

One of the many reasons why I write a food column is to inspire you to get into the kitchen; to embrace the opportunity to unleash gastronomic adventures in your home. One other reason of great importance is to hopefully make things easier for you through different tricks, tips, and […]

Jamie Mountain It’s beginning to look a little rosier when it comes to the future of the Fort Frances Lakers. Financial records presented at the team’s annual general meeting Monday evening at the Super 8 Motel here revealed the club had $4,277.73 in its bank account at the end of […]