Mark Kowalchuk, who along with Winnipeggers Al Andrusco and Don Milne comprise the “Heroes of Folk,” entertained an audience Sunday afternoon under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina, performing many old-time favourites during two sets. The free concert, along with the “Kid Pro” fishing tourney and MuchMusic Video […]
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Jolene Stahn, a member of the Junior Beef Club, groomed her steer last week at Willow-Mor Farms, making sure the animal will look its best at the annual 4-H beef show and market steer auction during the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fall fair next month. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Champion fish Angel Nixon, 11, posed for a picture with professional angler Luc Levesque on Sunday after catching this 19-inch bass during the ninth-annual “Kid Pro” tournament. She went on to win the title with a three-fish combined weight of 12.23 pounds. —Submitted Photo
Tyler Krzoska of International Falls let out a whoop as he discovered he had made a good deal during the second round of “Fish or No Fish” on Monday night, taking “The Captain’s” offer of $2,585 before seeing his tackle box (#13) contained only $800. The first contestant, Steve Sus […]
Tyler Krzoska, 20, left, of International Falls eyed his tackle box, trying to decide whether he should continue on playing “Fish or No Fish” or accept the offer of $2,585. Emcee Paul Morrison looked on as Krzoska took the deal during the “Deal or No Deal” style game, held in […]
Angel Nixon, 11, set out for a day of fishing with pros Luc Levesque and Marcel Meloche during the ninth-annual Kid Pro Tournament held in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Nixon’s team went on to win the event with a three-fish total weight of 12.23 pounds. —Staff […]
Inspired by tales of fur traders and explorers who came to this area long ago, as well as old photos and artifacts, Kaitlyn Baldwin, left, and her cousin, Cody Veitch, made personalized diaries yesterday during museum activities at the Legion Park. As part of a continuing series of summer workshops, […]
Monarch butterflies have been hatching here in recent weeks, and can be seen in increasing numbers in the area. The butterflies feed on milkweed, which some local residents purposely plant to attract the beautiful insects. —Duane Hicks photo
Jonathan Sheppard was one of the volunteers out this morning to help put up the big tent for the annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, which kicks off Sunday with the “Kid-Pro” tournament. This is the first time the new tent purchased by the Rainy River Future Development Corp, is […]
Mike Asplund put everything he had into his drive last Wednesday at the Kitchen Creek Senior Men’s Open. The veteran golfer was one of 102 participants who braved the extreme heat to compete in the annual event. Dennis “Poncho” Krantz from International Falls was the overall winner with a gross […]
Brad and Alex McDonald enjoyed the afternoon yesterday by plunging off the dock into Sand Bay. The brothers were among many youngsters who were enjoying the weather out at Pither’s Point Park. —Crystal Green photo
Joan Struch, left, and Giselle Oliver worked in the hot sun Monday, handing out fire safety information to tourists entering Canada here. As of midnight Monday night, the Ministry of Natural Resources has imposed a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) across Northwestern Ontario because of the growing threat of wildfires resulting […]
