Mitch Calvert Steve and Scott Sandberg of Minnesota tried to bag a lively fish down at the docks at the Sorting Gap Marina during Thursday’s opening weigh-in.
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Mitch Calvert Larry and Alexa Buttner of Fort Frances found a fishing hole shielded from the windy conditions during Friday’s action.
Heather Latter Janice Wickham of Kenora held up a large bass to show the crowd under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina on Saturday afternoon.
Mitch Calvert Tom Pearson showed considerable enthusiasm while taking off for the first day of fishing wth partner Eric Lessman on Thursday morning.
Elisabeth Heslop Jessica Hall and Alyson Bisson, with the Ministry of Natural Resources, fished a bass out of a holding tank so that Linda Chepil could take a sample during one of the weigh-ins at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The MNR studies the bass the anglers bring in […]
Elisabeth Heslop Ron Parkes, president of the Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association, saluted by the grave of Cpl. Ivan Broeffle in the Emo Cemetery during the playing of the Canadian and American national anthems on Saturday. The ceremony was held to dedicate the marker that’s now been placed on Broeffle’s grave […]
Peggy Revell Local teen Harley Labbe is trying to prove she’s the “ultimate fan” of country singer Taylor Swift with a homemade video that was chosen among the 25 finalists for a Country Music Television contest. But she now needs your help because the video that garners the most votes […]
Dave Ogilvie Lyle Busch, Maurice Frenette, and Raoul Cayer displayed the anniversary cake during the Emo Speedway’s 55th anniversary celebration Saturday evening. These three original drivers, who raced back in the 1950s, took part in the opening ceremonies—sharing some of their experiences from the early days of racing in Emo.
Peggy Revell It turned out to be a battle of the sexes for the tug-of-war competition held Saturday in “Daytime Land.” But while the boys gave it a good go, the girls triumphed—resulting in defections to the winning side for some following rounds.
Mitch Calvert Randy and Brian Amenrud hauled in a bass on Friday during the 15th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The brothers are a combined age of 135.






