Bryce Forbes Canadian country music star George Canyon brought up some fans for back-up vocals to help cover the Stompin’ Tom Connors classic, “The Hockey Song,” during the Friday night entertainment at the FFCBC.

Dan Falloon Troy Lindner, left, of L.A., and his dad, Al, of Brainerd, Mn., showed off three largemouth bass that were part of their Saturday haul that totalled 19.80 pounds. The duo brought in 49.49 pounds over the course of the three-day tournament to finish in seventh place overall.

Peggy Revell Former Borderland resident Bob Fulton, flanked by Nancy Daley-Fulton (left) and Jackie Fulton, paid a visit to the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday afternoon to do a reading of his newly-published children’s book, “Pickle Bumps for Baby Dill.” The book aims to teach children about […]

Staff This fawn and doe spotted yesterday by the water tower in the west end of town certainly weren’t camera-shy.

Bryce Forbes Bill Wilcox held up one of the fish that propelled him and teammate Dorian Lindholm to the 2010 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The last boat to be pulled through the ’52 Canadians Arena, the duo brought in 18.14 pounds on Saturday to top runners-up Mark Raveling and […]

Dan Falloon Raelynn McIntosh of “Dirty Mitts” kept her eye on the ball as she served against fellow local team “Dig This” during the NorWOVA beach volleyball tour’s stop at the Pither’s Point Park courts here Saturday.

Bryce Forbes Canadian country music star George Canyon rocked the Ice For Kids Arena on Friday night as part of the nighttime entertainment lineup for the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Canyon played a 90-minute set, with Julian Austin of Steinbach, Man. capping the night.

Peggy Revell Aaron Burnett, the Juno Award-nominated children’s entertainer, wowed the crowd of youngsters and their parents during the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic held Friday at the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The event once again was tons of fun, filled with songs, face-painting, food, fortune-telling, a teddy […]

Bryce Forbes Darrell and Alex Keszler of Winnipeg showed off part of their big haul yesterday during the Day 1 weigh-in for the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The father-son duo sits atop the leaderboard after the first day with 20.10 pounds. The Day 2 weigh-in gets underway at 3:30 […]

Bryce Forbes Tristan Whitehead chomped down on a sugar doughnut in the doughnut-eating contest yesterday at “Daytime Land” as part of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Kids can take part in the Gaming Zone, Loonie Sandbox, and minnow races, as well as listen to musician Aaron Burnett, today at […]

Peggy Revell Kayla Lauzon captured her second “Quest for the Best” crown yesterday evening at the Ice For Kids Arena.

Bryce Forbes The father-son duo of Phil and Dave Bangert tossed out Freezies to screaming kids during the Boston Pizza Parade of Boats late yesterday afternoon. Starting at the old CN station, people lined the route as an estimated 30 boats handed out free goodies. The public has until 6 […]