Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances High Muskie Girls Jr Volleyball team took the championship in a tightly contested five-set match against Dryden on April 4. The Boys Jr Basketball team has also struck gold. The Boys Sr Basketball and Girls Sr Volleyball both placed third for the season. The Girls Jr Volleyball […]
Project Petunia is looking for sponsors to add some flower power to Fort Frances. The annual project has been blooming in Fort Frances for 21 years. The project enables Fort Frances residents and businesses to sponsor hanging baskets of flowers that will be placed on the light poles along Scott […]
After two years without in-person Easter services many churches across the Rainy River District are happy to be hosting congregants in their seats for services this Holy Week. Though Mother Nature may also have something to say about that. Many churches in Fort Frances and surrounding areas have been able […]
Northern Ontario U-18 curling championship went off successfully last weekend despite some late arrivals due to the weather in Thunder Bay. Champions were Team Dallas Burgess from Kakabeka Falls for the boys and Team Mia Toner from Sudbury. As the top two teams will go on to the U-18 provincials, […]
It came down to the wire. A one goal lead and a late penalty against, but a good penalty kill and a timely icing against the Dryden Eagles helped the Muskies pull out the win. Muskies head coach Nicole Clarke said the team left everything they had on the ice […]
Avery Raquel is a young singer-songwriter who will bring her distinct ‘Alternative Soul’ style of music to Fort Frances next Friday. Raquel’s new self-titled album is out this Thursday on streaming platforms. Raquel’s style is different, not truly conforming to a single genre, she says. “I think the lines between […]
Young curlers from across northern Ontario will fill the Fort Frances Curling Club (FFCC) starting Thursday morning for the Northern Ontario U-18 Provincials. The event was rescheduled from January, after being postponed due to COVID restrictions. Teams will be coming from as far away as Englehart near the border with […]
The girls will face Dryden Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. for all the marbles. For information on how to stream the game check out the Muskie Girls Hockey Facebook page here.
Fort Frances hockey teams experienced highs and lows against Dryden teams this weekend. The Fort Frances High Muskies teams are both still in the fight after wins against the Dryden High Eagles. While the Fort Frances Lakers’ season has come to an end. The Muskie girls bested the Eagles in […]
There’s a lot to know if you want to run for town office Fort Frances town Clerk Gabrielle Lecuyer is hosting an information session for people interested in running for town council in Fort Frances. On Friday April 8, at 6:30 p.m. Lecuyer will host a virtual information session for […]
After a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, Rainy River District fastpitch softball leagues are calling out for players. Both the men’s and women’s leagues are anticipating lower membership numbers, but are hopeful things will pick up. Softball has been a summer evening tradition across the District for years. Both men’s and women’s […]
