The organizers of the World Human Trafficking Awareness Walk and barbecue. From left, Dakota Shebagegit, Grand Council Treaty #3, Brandis Oliver, Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services, Melody Shute, Canada Border Services Agency. Not pictured Laurie Pelepetz, Riverside Health Care. A lady’s drum group also performed traditional songs at the barbecue after the […]
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– Ken Kellar photo
Janice Neurinski of Ski’s Variety pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw for August this morning. Wendy and John Brunetta of Fort Frances are the winners of a Western Caribbean cruise, valued at $3,900. Next month’s draw is for an Eastern […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Mar Fraczkiewicz, centre, of Sunset Water Sports gives some young tubers a few pointers before taking them on a ride around Rainy Lake on Saturday, July 29, 2023 as part of the free event held in conjunction with the Voyageurs Lions Club at the Point. Youth were able to take […]
– Daniel Adam photo
Graeme Drombolis lets loose a kick during a two day soccer camp that was put on by Holmlund Financial for kids in Grades 6 to 9 last week on Wednesday, July 19, and Thurs- day, July 20 at the St. Francis soccer fields.
– Daniel Adam, Allan Bradbury, Ken Kellar photos
A busy weekend saw plenty of fish caught, new champions crowned and more entertainment than you can shake a stick at, rounding out a successful 2023 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. For more stories and photos from this year’s tournament, see yesterday’s issue of the Fort Frances Times.
Nineteen musical competitors went head to head on Fri- day, July 21, 2023, for the annual Quest for the Best. With a packed slate of performers, there was something for ev- eryone, and fierce talent on display all around. By the time the end of the night drew to a […]
– Allan Bradbury, Daniel Adam photos
After three full days of fishing, and a whole handful of afternoon and evening events, the 2023 Fort Fran-ces Canadian Bass Championship has come to a close. Things kicked off with the teen dance on Wednesday night before the first day of fishing, as well as the rock show performance […]
-Allan Bradbury photo
Mike Luhman, left, and Bryan Gustafson hoist the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship trophy following their win on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the annual tournament. Luhman and Gustafson took the top spot with a three-day weight of 61.19 pounds. For more about the 2023 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship […]
Four contestants have stepped up to compete for the title of Fair Queen for the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s Fall Fair. Over the next few weeks, follow along as they enjoy the adventure together! Each contestant has made a sash, featuring their sponsor. Throughout the summer, they’ll take part […]
–Allan Bradbury Photo
Vanessa Vakharia of Goodnight Sunrise plays the keytar during the rock show under the big tent. Goodnight Sunrise and Skye Wallace brought amazing shows to the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship last Thursday. Sponsored by Tour de Fort, the bands played hard rocking tunes to a small but enthusiastic audience.
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The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is officially underway! In the biggest tournament field in over a decade, 111 boats took off this morning from the Sorting Gap Marina for the first of three days of fishing. Anglers will return at 3:30 today for the start of weigh-ins. See page […]
