Duane Hicks Christie Avenue North resident Dave Poirier is one of several local citizens opposed to a new third set of tracks CN plans to put in, which they say will bring trains too close to their properties.
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Joey Payeur Jalena Strom of Emo and her horse, “Joey,” were having a barrel of fun Sunday during the Whispering Pines Saddle Club’s open horse show at the Emo fairgrounds. Strom was a force during the afternoon gymkhana events, winning both the barrel racing and pole bending in the 13-18 […]
Joey Payeur Defending champ Jeff Gustafson, second from right, and John Peterson, far right, celebrated Saturday after the tandem of Bryan Gustafson, far left, and Brandon McMillan came up .22 pounds short in preventing a repeat victory at the 20th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
Joey Payeur John Peterson of Bemdiji, left, and Jeff Gustafson of Kenora proved too tough to beat once again as they successfully defended their title at the 20th-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship on Saturday with a winning total of 57.18 pounds.
Joey Payeur Fort Frances native Bryan Gustafson had every right to be proud of the 20.29-pound haul he brought in with partner Brandon McMillan of Clewiston, Fla. yesterday to lead Day 1 of the FFCBC.
Heather Latter Laura Cochrane showed off some of her creations, such as key chains and change purses she made herself, while participating in “Market Thursday” on Scott Street yesterday alongside the other participants of the Youth Enterprise Camp. Run by the Northern Ontario Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative, three local youths took […]
Joey Payeur Second baseman Brandon McGinnis of the Manitou Thunderbirds was a shade late with this tag on the successful steal attempt by the Sight & Sound Wolves’ Aaron Caul during the sixth inning of last night’s Rainy River District Fastball League all-star game at the St. Francis Sportsfields. The […]
Heather Latter More than 40 cyclists left the parking lot of the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday morning while participating in a family ride initiated by the Northwestern Health Unit and the local OPP. The participants decorated their bikes at the library, then peddled to Rainycrest to show […]
Joey Payeur Couchiching Lady Raiders’ Courtney Easton waited for a throw that wasn’t going to make it in time to get Northwest Bay base runner Connie Smith during the visitors’ 10-3 victory in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action last night at Couchiching. Other games saw the Fort Frances […]
Haley Anderson “Harmony of Nations” headliner Buffy Sainte-Marie took centre stage under the big tent on Saturday night. The award-winning music artist was one of 18 musicians to play at the event. Organizers are calling the inaugural event a success.
Heather Latter Cousins Chloe, left, and Ava Dolyny danced around and around while participating in a Métis jigging workshop at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Saturday offered up in conjunction with the “Harmony of Nations” Music Festival.
Heather Latter Dorothy Tkachuk, above, accepted a cookie offered up by volunteer Kalysa Collier last Wednesday at the annual Rainycrest garden party, while Vicky Wishart, below left, Donna Haney, and Len Shine enjoyed the sunshine in the courtyard sponsored by the United Native Friendship Centre. Many residents and their families, […]
