Lindsay Campbell “Quest for the Best” finalists Katelyn Shortreed and Ken Kellar competed in a heated “battle song” featuring Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” on Friday night under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina. Shortreed wound up capturing first place out of the 20 acts.

Joey Payeur Steve Sandberg, left, and his brother, Scott, of Minnesota captured their first Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship title Saturday at the Sorting Gap Marina with a three-day total weight of 52.13 pounds. They were the only team to break the 50-pound barrier.

Heather Latter Damien Hunt, seven, and Julie Marengere, five, were all smiles after being crowned the Fort Frances mini-king and queen yesterday afternoon under the tent at the Sorting Gap Marina. Held in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, a total of seven girls and three boys took […]

Joey Payeur Brian McNanney of Sioux Narrows wasn’t shy about showing off the highlight of his day with partner Bryan Gustafson of Fort Frances as this 5.65-pounder took top honours as the big fish on Day 1 of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship yesterday.

Joey Payeur Brale Levesque, left, and his dad, Luc, made their later start pay off in spades as the Fort Frances duo racked up an opening-day total of 18.79 pounds. That was good enough for first place after Day 1 of the 21st-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, which continues […]

Cameron Penney Pat Cross, left, and partner Shane Wepruk fished along the shoreline in search of a winning haul late this morning during Day 1 of the 21st-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Weigh-ins go today and tomorrow (View up to the minute Weigh-in info here) starting at 3:30 p.m. […]

Lindsay Campbell Jenna Mose, left, Jacy Gagne, and Cassidy Roach stopped to smile between dancing at the teen dance last night under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina. The event, held in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, saw more than 200 teens attend.

Joey Payeur Team Jesse Tom lead-off hitter Kevin Gemmell (Barwick Blue Knights) kick-started his team’s offence with this solo homer in the bottom of the first inning Tuesday evening in Stratton. Gemmell and his squad came away with an 8-7 victory.

Joey Payeur Bob Kuntz and Brad Smith (Team #82) gave the thumb’s up while jetting their way toward the open waters of Rainy Lake as the 21st-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship got underway this morning from the Sorting Gap Marina. A total of 92 boats took to the water, […]

Heather Latter Hunter Calder and Connor Carlson, the only teen duo in this year’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, were busy trying to garner votes during the first-ever “Bass Boat Show & Shine” yesterday on Scott Street. The pair handed out bottles of water and Freezies to those who stopped […]

Lindsay Campbell Jessica Ogden, left, enjoyed a spaghetti supper with her kids, Aynsley and Nicholas, at the Heather DeGagne benefit yesterday at the Memorial Sports Centre. The well-attended benefit, which ran from 4:30-8 p.m., was supported by local residents and businesses who donated their time, as well as raffle prizes, […]

Lindsay Campbell “Harmony of Nations” headliner Ashley MacIsaac took the stage Saturday night and wowed the crowd with his fiddling talents. The festival, which took place Friday and Saturday under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina, featured a mix of local and out-of-town entertainment.