Press Release Cornell Farms in La Vallee is pleased to announce that “House of Doc” will be performing at the next barn concert on Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. Dan Wiebe, his sister, Rebecca Harder, and her husband, Matthew Harder, compose and perform as only a family does—with uncanny […]
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The Lakers’ organization has gone through a tough week in laying to rest our friend and assistant coach, Bob Mainville. But we must be strong and forge forward knowing that Bob would want us to do what is best for the team as he was a good team man. This […]
Anthony Leek It was a hot night at the Emo Speedway on Saturday, but not as hot as the action on the track with the WISSOTA Amsoil qualifiers and the sixth-annual Mid-Season Summer Shootout taking place. A total of nine WISSOTA Modifieds, 13 WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, and 12 Street Stocks […]
Press Release Paintball quickly is becoming a very popular sport! What sets paintball apart from every other sport is its very disposition. Many video games seek to emulate what paintball creates—a realistic version of the war game genre. It is a uni-sex sport, with both men and women enjoying the […]
Staff Molly Carlson led the Thunder Bay Diving Club contingent at the 2010 Speedo Junior National Diving Championships at the Pan-Am Pool in Winnipeg over the weekend. Carlson, who was born here but moved to Thunder Bay at a young age, earned two silver medals and one bronze, as well […]
Staff The annual John Kingsley Downs/Gus Lindberg Memorial slo-pitch tournament kicked off in Devlin on Monday night. The week-long showdown features 12 entries battling it out, including seven squads from Devlin, three from Fort Frances, one from Emo, and one composed of the Downs family. The tournament is holding one […]
Bryce Forbes What started off as a promising season only has gone downhill for district farmers. A beautiful April brought hopes of early bumper crops. But with a wet June, coupled with a pair of heavy downpours in early July, most farmers are now a few weeks behind schedule. “It […]
Bryce Forbes With three days to go until the Miss Teen Canada World pageant, Felicia Schmutz needs your help. Representing Northwestern Ontario, the Emo resident needs the public to help guarantee her a spot in the final show on Saturday. “I encourage everyone to go out and vote,” Schmutz said […]
Dan Falloon It was the best of times and the worst of times at Lake Despair Lodge for the 10th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” tournament over the weekend. The fishing proved difficult for many of the teams. But those that were able to bring in some bass found some significantly-sized ones […]
Peggy Revell After trekking miles through the heart of Treaty #3 territory last summer, the Good Life for Young People (Oshki Aa-Yaa’aag Mino Bimaadiziiwin) Foundation is setting out again later this month for the second “Walk for Good Life.” “We’re pumped,” foundation president Al Hunter said about this year’s walk, […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances is hosting the annual “Northern Networks” conference in September, with B.C. Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos band slated as the keynote speaker. Set for Sept. 15-17, the conference will bring together economic development officers, elected officials, chambers of commerce, and business people from both sides […]
Peggy Revell Local artist Cher Pruys is keeping up her winning streak. For the fifth year in a row, one of her paintings has placed in the top three at the annual American Society of Aviation Artists International Aerospace Competition. “I’m honoured,” Pruys said about this year’s competition, which saw […]
