Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Muskies sports teams were allowed to start practices again Monday after a meeting of school officials from the district last week. Fort Frances High School Athletic Director Tyson Grinsell said school district officials and school principals met last week to decide the path forward for the winter […]
The Fort Frances Lakers resumed practice today after an extended Christmas break that lasted longer than anyone expected when they left in December. There are a few new faces around the rink as well. The Lakers will see game action for the first time since Dec. 18 on Friday when […]
The Fort Frances and District Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee issued an urgent plea for help to district government representatives. A letter sent to MPP Greg Rickford and MP Marcus Powlowski is urging the provincial and federal government to assist the region in securing more doctors. “The status of physician […]
Financial support flowing through the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) was a factor in the survival of many small businesses across the District, according to a report presented to the Rainy River District Municipal Association annual meeting by RRFDC Executive Director Geoff Gillon. The organization has dispersed $2.9 million […]
The national women’s curling championship will take place over the next week at Thunder Bay’s Fort William Gardens as planned – but with virtually no live spectators, at least at the outset. The tournament was given the go-ahead last week from the Ontario Health Ministry, following a modified plan proposed […]
Ski’s variety was the victim of a break and enter early Sunday morning, Fort Frances OPP announced Monday. According to the OPP lottery tickets, cigarettes, and cash, were among the things stolen. Ski’s owner Janice Neurinski says break-ins and robberies like this are hard on small businesses. “It’s frustrating for […]
Dave Allison says his reasons for leaving the Lakers have nothing to do with the team and everything to do with being able to see family more often. The Times spoke with Allison on the phone from Fairbanks, Alaska where he has taken over head coaching duties of the Fairbanks […]
Former Muskies curler Jenna Enge is headed to the 2022 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay with Team Saskatchewan. Enge earned a slot at the national women’s curling championship along with Team Penny Barker with a 7-5 finals win in the Saskatchewan provincial championship Jan. 9. Barker’s team beat […]
After the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) trade deadline passed Monday evening, the Fort Frances Lakers’ roster looks a little different. Most notable may be the trade of Lakers Captain Nakoda Thunderchief to the Dryden GM Ice Dogs. Trades are as follows: The players born in 2002 will remain […]
Fort Frances Lakers head coach Dave Allison has departed the team to coach in Alaska for the rest of the season. Allison has taken over as head coach of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the North American Hockey League. The Ice Dogs lost their coach, Trevor Stewart when he accepted […]
The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) has yet to resume its season following its Christmas break due to restrictions brought in by Ontario’s government but officials are optimistic the season can resume safely should they receive permission at the end of January Players were starting to make their way […]
The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) has announced a virtual fishing tournament to take place this February. The Rainy Lake Drill and Chill Fishing Derby will run from 6:00 a.m. on Feb. 19 until Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m. The derby is open to any one fishing on the […]
