Peggy Revell Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis chatted with Gary Doer, Canada’s ambassador to the United States, following a luncheon at the AmericInn in International Falls on Friday. Council members, politicians, business owners, and others representatives from both sides of the border attended the meet-and-greet, which saw the former Manitoba […]
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Duane Hicks Megan Veniot was beaming after being crowned the 2010 Emo Fair queen last Thursday evening at the Emo arena. At left, 2009 Emo Fair Queen Taylor Pelepetz looked on. See story, photos on B3. o
Peggy Revell Tatum Martin, four, took a turn at milking “Northern Maple the Cow” on Saturday in the Farm Progress Building at the Emo Fall Fair. Between the midway rides, shows, and booths, there were plenty of activities over the weekend for all the youngsters who came out.
Dan Falloon Evan Morriseau got ready to take a hand-off from Muskie assistant coach Dennis Ogilvie during the opening of Muskie football camp Monday evening. The black-and-gold will see their first game action Sept. 3 in Winnipeg when they face the St. Norbert Celtics in an exhibition showdown before hosting […]
Dan Falloon Robbie Payne prepared to take a hand-off from assistant coach Dennis Ogilvie during the opening of Muskie football camp yesterday evening. Coach Chad Canfield reported 42 players attended the first session, which was designed to get them comfortable with the fundamentals of the game. Players will be donning […]
Duane Hicks A crew continues to gut the old Fort Frances High School as its owners prepare to demolish the J.A. Mathieu section of the building. According to an agreement with the town, the developers (1578389 Ontario Ltd.) have until Sept. 30 to knock it down.
Peggy Revell Thunder Bay’s “Alaska Army Band” jammed out some psychedelic tunes during the second-annual Fort Frances Folk Festival yesterday at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre. It was perfect summer day for the festival, which ran all afternoon and into the night, and featured more than a dozen talented acts, […]
Dan Falloon Devlin’s Jeff Davis tried to hold off Steve Nordin of Stratton as they rounded a curve during a Midwest Modified heat Friday evening at the Emo Speedway. Davis finished second in the heat but wound up 20th in the feature while Nordin was sixth in the heat and […]
Peggy Revell Gary Doer, Canada’s ambassador to the United States, spoke during a luncheon and meet-and-greet Friday afternoon at the AmericInn in International Falls. Sponsored by AbitibiBowater and Boise Cascade, the former Manitoba premier touched upon the important relationship our two countries have, as well as listened to questions and […]
Duane Hicks Megan Veniot, far left, was all smiles after being crowned the 2010 Emo Fair Queen last night at the Emo arena. She was joined on stage by First Princess Elysia Huitikka, Second Princess Hillary Brown, and Alyssa Mutz.
Peggy Revell Keagan Morrison took a big step up onto the bus with a little help from Whitney Guimond during the second session of yesterday morning’s “First Riders” program. The annual program introduced youngsters to school bus safety as well as took them on a ride to learn the ropes […]
Dan Falloon Byron Stewart displayed a proper two-foot stop during a power skating camp at the Memorial Sports Centre yesterday afternoon. The week-long camp focused on the fundamentals of skating, including strides, backwards skating, and stopping. Stewart was joined by 10 other participants in the session.
