Chelsea Bragg was all smiles last night after she was crowned the 2007 Emo Fair Queen. Sairah Chabot was named First Princess while Raylene Smith became the Second Princess. Bridgette Thompson won the title of Miss Congeniality. —Heather Ogilvie photo
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Fair-goers enjoyed the bright lights, sweets, and fast rides last night at the Emo fairgrounds. Here, children enjoyed an evening swing as the sun set in the distance. The midway at the Emo Fair is open from noon to midnight today and Saturday. —Amanda Roy photo
Friend and foe alike swarmed Pharmasave goalie Jeremy Nussbaumer (third from left) in the second half of the Borderland Soccer men’s semi-finals last night. The match went to the rival Domino’s team 1-0 in a shootout. Meanwhile on the other field, Emo blanked Gillons 4-0 on the back of two […]
Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a mischief complaint Wednesday at Huffman School. A total of 14 windows had been broken at the school. Police have also received complaints of bicycle thefts. On Tuesday, a Second Street resident reported the theft of a grey BMX “Invader” bike. […]
The Barwick Blue Knights spent the regular season as the only problem for the Sight & Sound Wolves and little changed in the playoffs as the visitors beat the Wolves 3-0 at their VanJura home. Pitching was key for both teams, as Kevin Gemmel’s first inning home run registered […]
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take place in Fort Frances at 2 p.m. this Sunday, running from the OPP detachment at the Civic Centre to the Tim Hortons on King’s Highway. The event is held in 35 countries and in many municipalities across Canada, and […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has declared the dock in front of the Harbourage Restaurant unsafe for swimming after high bacterial counts were discovered in that area during routine water sampling. This swimming area is closed and will remain closed until further notice. Weekly routine beach sampling will continue […]
June Kowalchuk had her hearing aid adjusted by audiologist Brenda Tullio during a come-and-go tea at The Ear Clinic yesterday. Tullio’s business, located at 261 Scott St., was celebrating its first anniversary. —Amanda Roy photo
Registration forms are now out for the fifth-annual “Ride for Memories,” which will see motorcyclists raise money for the local Alzheimer Society on Saturday, Sept. 8. Not only are the forms available at local businesses—including the Super 8, The Place, La Place Rendez-Vous, and the Adventure Inn—but also at […]
Voyageurs National Park is offering a weekend of special programs this Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 18-19) to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the lakes. Many programs are free of charge, but reservations are encouraged. Events on Saturday include the North Canoe Voyage on Kabetogama Lakefrom 9:30-11:30 a.m. […]
NDP Leader Howard Hampton announced earlier this week the first step in his plan to reverse four years of Dalton McGuinty ignoring cash-strapped municipalities and the priorities of Ontario’s hard-pressed municipal property taxpayers. Hampton said the NDP will deliver needed relief by uploading downloaded court security costs. The plan […]
The Atikokan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their involvement this year in the Atikokan Bass Classic 20th anniversary. In conjunction with the bass tourney, the Chamber is hosting the “Celebrate the North Festival” this week (Aug. 13-17). Atikokan Bass Classic competitor’s weigh-in Friday and Saturday […]
