Sarah Pruys Brittany Hayes, 23, belted out her part of “Alone” by Heart in the final round while her cousin and fellow finalist, Larissa Desrosiers, 16, waited for her turn to sing last night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Hayes wound up winning her second “Quest for the Best” […]
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Heather Latter Boyd Gillon, 13, worked at creating a carbon monotube model yesterday during a visit by the Science North caravan while Gabe Gunderson, seven, looked on. Held at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, children of all ages had a hands-on opportunity to try out the various stations […]
Lucas Punkari Weighmaster Paul Cousineau, left, helped Mark Raveling and Mike Luhman hold up their 19.73-pound haul from Day 1 of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship yesterday afternoon at the Ice for Kids Arena. In addition to finishing the day in first place, one of the five bass the […]
Lucas Punkari Ted Heyens looked on as his partner, Leo Heyens, backed the boat into the water at the Sorting Gap Marina this morning as the pair prepared to launch on Day 1 of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
Sarah Pruys The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship kicked off with the annual Boston Pizza Parade of Boats down Scott Street late yesterday afternoon. Eager spectators—both young and old—waited for candy and other free loot—and they were not disappointed as anglers even tossed chocolate bars, hats, and towels along the […]
Sarah Pruys Nissa Blase mixed a Blizzard this morning at Dairy Queen for Miracle Treat Day, in which all proceeds from Blizzards sold go to the Children’s Miracle Network. Many businesses in town placed orders for later in the day, and the restaurant is hoping to be busy selling them […]
Lucas Punkari Daniel and David Mueller (Team #77) waved to the camera as they headed out on Rainy Lake this morning to begin their quest to nab the 2012 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship crown.
Heather Latter Award-winning Manitoba author Dorene Meyer signed a copy of one of her novels during a book signing at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts here Saturday. Those who may have missed the event, but are interested in purchasing one of her books, can check out the selection available at Betty’s.
Lucas Punkari Troy Norman smiled at his partner, Aaron Wielinga, on Sunday morning after he reeled in a Rainy Lake bass during the annual Safeway KidPro tournament, which is held in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. This 4.64-pound lunker proved to be the biggest bass of the […]
Sarah Pruys Jeff Denis, who last summer completed his Ph.D in sociology on race relations in Rainy River District, returned to the Fort Frances Public Library last Wednesday to meet with the local Celebrating Diversity committee and discuss his findings, as well as receive feedback to include in his dissertation, […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis cut the ribbon at the official opening of the H2O Power facility here last Wednesday afternoon. The building, located in a wing of the former Fort Frances High School, will be the main office and workshop for the company’s five western hydro-generating stations.
Lucas Punkari Guest official Jordan Larson watched as Cody Hasbargen, left, and Hunter Leishman battled for the puck after a face-off during Friday night’s scrimmage at the Fort Frances Lakers’ prospect camp at Bronco Arena in International Falls.
