Jamie Mountain Tatum Martin, left, and Tia Wagar showed off their catches while Amber Hughes looked on with pride during the “Kids Gone Fishing” event last Thursday afternoon that kicked off the 18th-annual Emo Walleye Classic. District students from Grades 5-8 were paired up with a team fishing in the […]
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Jamie Mountain Les Morrison, left, of Baudette showed off the 6.78-pound lunker that he and his partner, Oliver Gibbins of Morson, caught on Day 2 as part of a 11.24-pound haul. The walleye was the biggest of the tourney and helped Morrison and Gibbins–who won the tourney back-to-back in 207 […]
of Michael Christianson/Dryden Observer Cassie Krawchuk cruised her way to the finish line during one of her races at the annual Harry McMaster Classic meet held in Dryden last Thursday. Krawchuk finished with three medals for the Muskies, which included one gold and two silvers.
Jamie Mountain To the victors go the spoils, as Josh Pollard, left, and Dan Pollard of Emo hoisted the championship trophy this past Saturday at the Emo-La Vallee Arena after claiming their first Emo Walleye Classic title together with a winning haul of 15.69 pounds.
Marc Stuempfle The weather did not stop members of the community and Emo and District Lions Club from enjoying its second-annual Walk for Dog Guides. Smiles brightened the afternoon to celebrate the joyous occasion.
of Ryan Stelter/Kenora Miner and News Riley Argue attempted to maintain possession of the ball while keeping his Kenora Broncos’ opponent at bay during the Muskie boys’ soccer team’s 2-0 win in NorWOSSA action in Kenora last Wednesday morning. The top-ranked Muskies (5-0-1) have a bye to today’s NorWOSSA final […]
Sam Odrowski Wayne McIntyre, left, of “Entyrely Mac” was joined by wife, Laureen, to provide some musical entertainment for attendees of the Rainycrest Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at Hallett Hall on Thursday afternoon. This was Laureen’s first time performing live alongside her husband. Attendees enjoyed hamburgers with a side of […]
Sam Odrowski The Grade 11 and 12s from Lee Anne Hines music class at Fort High performed for St. Francis School students at the Townshend Theatre yesterday afternoon. The band played classic numbers from blockbuster films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, and Lion King.
Marc Stuempfle Four-year-old Alex Matichuk enjoyed a stretcher ride during a barbecue for the public at the ambulance base in Atikokan on Saturday–an event to kick off “Paramedic Services Week.” This year’s theme is “Celebrating Successes” wth the aim being to promote careers in paramedicine and educate the public on […]
Ken Kellar Eliza Kawulia, left, Ashlee Homer and Whitney Williamson ran the Robert Moore School Animal Club booth outside the Fort Frances Curling Club as part of the third-annual Spring Market on Saturday. The club was selling cat toys, dog treats and iced tea to raise money to support ringed […]
Ken Kellar A crowd sorted through the offerings at the Friends of the Fort Frances Library’s annual book sale held at the library on Saturday. Eager shoppers were lined up outside the library’s front doors as the sale kicked off at 10 a.m. The sale continues through the week, giving […]
Jamie Mountain Rustin Chartier, left, was all smiles as he proudly showed off the walleye that he caught with his uncle, Riley Caul, during the “Kids Gone Fishing” event Thursday afternoon that kicked off the 18th-annual Emo Walleye Classic.
