Snake Krawchuk came out on top of a championship flight of 14 golfers, shooting a 71 Sunday to take the Kitchen Creek Classic. Krawchuk, a Fort Frances native who has won several other local tournaments—including the Senior’s Open at Kitchen Creek—earned his championship berth by shooting a 74 on […]
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On the heels of performing with country music star Michelle Wright during the Annual General Assembly of the Métis Nation of Ontario in Thunder Bay last month, singer/songwriter Sandra Allan of Emo feels she is finally making strides in her music career. “I had a wonderful time there—all we […]
Several local riders were among the some 40 competitors in the annual quarter horse show held in Emo on the weekend and Angela Halvorsen, one of the organizers of the event, expressed it was an excellent show. “We had a good turnout, beautiful weather and the grounds were in […]
The Borderland Soccer league’s “Ball Blast” tournament wrapped up Sunday with out-of-town teams taking the final match in both the men’s and women’s brackets. Dryden’s Juventus squad won a tough 1-0 game over the local Domino’s team a few minutes into overtime when Scott Lund managed to do what […]
The Emo Speedway held its first ever title race Saturday, as the first-annual Piston Ring Mid-Season Summer Shootout saw Brian Nelson hammer out an important win and Don Smith further cement his place at the top of the heap. Nelson got out in front in the modifieds feature that […]
The Kenora Bass International tournament took place just hours away this weekend, and many anglers in the region made the trip—including a few winners. Jess Swenson and Michael Reid of Sioux Narrows were the top finishers from the amongst the regional competitors in KBI’s 20th year, coming up with […]
With fall around the corner, football season isn’t far behind, and Muskie football tryouts will begin Monday evening. In addition to the rookie Grade 9 students, who will be looking to make the team out of camp, there will be another first timer—new head coach Vince Gouin. Gouin said […]
While council still has to pass the bylaw, the Town of Fort Frances’ clerk’s office should be performing civil marriages starting this fall. At Monday night’s council meeting, council approved a report from clerk Glenn Treftlin informing them that he and deputy clerk Kathy Lawson have now been […]
The Sabaskong Cubs’ Cinderella run ended abruptly last night at VanJura Field as the Sight & Sound Wolves pulled a 12-7 win. That’s not to say they didn’t put up a fight. Sight & Sound just always had an answer. They challenged the Wolves throughout the game, getting things started […]
Most Ontarians, are well aware that this October they will be heading to the polls to cast their vote in the Ontario General Election and are adequately informed to make a decision. But, what most are not aware of, is that a provincial electoral reform referendum will also take […]
Teachers from across Northwestern Ontario will have the opportunity to participate in a two-day writing workshop presented by writing specialist Ruth Culham next week at the Rainy River District School Board’s annual “Summer Institute.” The presentation, “Traits in Action” is expected to be provide the educators with valuable […]
Local singer Brittany Hayes is heading to the national stage after winning the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition in Thunder Bay this past weekend. Along with a cash prize for her first place finish, Hayes will head to Toronto in November to represent Northern Ontario at the National Youth Talent Search. […]
