Lucas Punkari Jeff Gustafson and August Collinson embraced after they found out they had won the 11th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament at Lake Despair Lodge on Saturday. The Kenora couple, who won the tournament back in 2008, set a two-day record for the event with an impressive 32.46-pound total. […]
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Heather Latter Julia McManaman, left, and Kaylyn Levesque worked on building a birdhouse last Thursday at St. Michael’s School here under the supervision of Henry Miller. Several children are taking part in a two-week summer learning program called “Camp Read S’More,” which focuses on literacy. The program is a pilot […]
Lucas Punkari Richard Visser concluded a wild slide through the frontstretch infield at the Emo Speedway on Saturday night with a trip into a puddle during the start of the Street Stock feature. Visser got back underway, but ended up getting caught up in a pileup on the ensuing restart […]
Lucas Punkari Kenna Robertson went for a bump during a drill session at the Fort Frances Vipers’ volleyball camp at the Fort High gym last Thursday. A total of 27 participants took part in the week-long camp. See story C2.
Heather Latter A crane working on the Noden Causeway toppled over around midday yesterday while moving a cement slab, causing the male operator to be taken to hospital with minor, non life-threatening injuries to his lower leg. Ministry of Labour officials were notified and the incident is being investigated.
Heather Latter Work has begun on a 10-unit apartment complex at 237 Eighth St. W. in order to help address the need to provide safe, affordable housing to aboriginal people living off-reserve. The project, being developed by Wahkaihganun Futures Corp., is expected to be completed by November.
Lucas Punkari August Collinson, left, and partner, Jeff Gustafson, aided by “Castin’ for Cash” organizer Bill Godin, right, held up the winning haul the pair brought in to capture the 11th-annual bass tournament on Saturday. Having entered the final day of competition in first place with 14.48 pounds, the couple […]
Lucas Punkari Laureen Hill eyed up a putt on the 18th green as she took part in the first-annual Fort Frances Lakers’ Bobby Mainville Memorial golf tournament at Heron Landing on Saturday. All proceeds from the event went towards the Lakers’ organization.
Lucas Punkari Lindsay Bourre (4U) battled it out with Jeff Wickstrom and Don Bowman for position in Street Stock action Saturday evening at the Emo Speedway. Bourre went on to capture her first career feature win in the 15-lap main event, with Bowman and Wickstrom finishing close behind. In other […]
Zoey Duncan Edwina Frenette checked out the blueberries she’s been caring for in her garden plot at Columbus Place on Nelson Street for the past three summers. When Frenette moved in there three years ago, she made it her mission to turn the neglected soil into an opportunity to plant […]
Heather Latter Dylan Ossachuk performed several selections yesterday evening during the second teen open mic night at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The event provides teens the chance to showcase their talents, whether it’s in instrumental music, vocal music, or something else.
Lucas Punkari Christian Audette, along with Sarah Bagacki, Keira Lindgren, and Brooke McGinnis (left to right), got into position during the Fort Frances Vipers Volleyball Camp at the Fort High gym yesterday. The week-long camp wrapped up today.
