Lucas Punkari Paul Allan showed off the 7.34-pound lunker he reeled up from the Rainy River on Friday during Day 1 of the Emo Walleye Classic. It turned out to be the biggest fish caught during this year’s tournament—and was the key to victory for Allan and his partner, Jason […]
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Sarah Pruys Nine-year-old Julia McManaman, left, didn’t think the lemons were that bad during a “lemon-eating contest” at St. Francis School yesterday as part of the final “Spirit Day” of the year. But her friend, Mikaelah Yerxa, 10, thought they were quite sour—as her facial expression showed. Other activities included […]
Lucas Punkari Nolan Vanlenthe (#171) pulled away while Hunter Laframboise, left, and Stephen Morgan battled it out for second place during Moto 2 in the Junior MX class Saturday afternoon at the Emo Motocross track. Vanlenthe, who is from Thunder Bay, won both motos en route way to capturing the […]
Heather Latter Mikayla Chiasson was one of many dancers who took to the stage as Fort Dance Studio presented its 13th-annual recital, entitled “Out of the Box,” on Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Townshend Theatre.
Heather Latter Despite the cold and soggy conditions, Ria McPherson, left, and her daughter, Melissa, walked their dogs, “Shiloh” and “Jasper,” during the annual “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” here yesterday afternoon. Organized by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club, the event brought in about $1,000 for dog guide training […]
Lucas Punkari Jason Rostek, left, and Paul Allan smiled after finding out they already were the 2012 Emo Walleye Classic champs without having to weigh in their four fish Saturday afternoon at the Emo/La Vallee Arena.
Sarah Pruys A “Zumba” workout, led by the women from Energy Fitness, was one of three sessions attended by participants at the “Eat Clean: Get it Right and Keep it Tight” workshop Friday at La Place Rendez-Vous here. Those on hand listened to diet guru Tosca Reno in the morning, […]
Heather Latter Saylor Easton, left, Makayla Gibb, and Erika Danylchuk of Fort Dance Studio’s “Toddler Trot” program rehearsed a routine for their upcoming recital, entitled “Out of the Box,” yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. Performances will take place there tomorrow and Sunday beginning at 7 p.m., with tickets available […]
Heather Latter Bailley Strom discussed career options with Prem Modha of the University of Winnipeg yesterday during the first-annual career fair and training expo hosted by NCDS here. The fair, which was held at the Memorial Sports Centre, featured more than 70 booths and exhibitors.
Lucas Punkari 2009 EWC champs Ted Heynes (waving) and Kelvin Caul battled the windy conditions this morning while heading for the dam in Fort Frances as the 11th-annual tournament got underway on the Rainy River. A total of 42 teams are fighting it out for this year’s crown, which will […]
Sarah Pruys Garett Macdonald, left, of Rainy River Resources tried out a heavy machinery simulator at the Confederation College booth this morning during the first-annual Career Fair and Training Expo hosted by NCDS, while Steve Youden (a recent graduate of the paramedic program and a student employee at the college) […]
courtesy of Caitlin Fletcher This porcupine was spotted earlier this week near a Walker Avenue residence.
