Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
The weather of the last day or two might not feel like it, but believe it or not, spring has officially arrived. This winter was snowier than average, causing Fort Frances snow clearing crews some headaches. Manager of Operations and Facilities for the Town of Fort Frances, Travis Rob says […]
After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Frances Youth Soccer (FFYS) is running again this spring. Registration is available online as of this week and an in-person registration day is being held next week. Kids from four to 15 can register to play, with registration running until […]
As the shelling continues, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski is working to help Ukrainians displaced by war into Canada. Powlowski, who is of Ukrainian heritage, is especially hoping to help some of his own relatives get to Thunder Bay. It’s been reported that over 2.8 million people have fled […]
Next Monday, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. I have an older sister with Down Syndrome so this topic touches me deeply. 3/21 is Down Syndrome Day because Down Syndrome is caused by the fact that there are 3 copies of the 21st chromosome For a long time the […]
Two years after her previously scheduled Tour De Fort show was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, jazz singer Molly Johnson is finally making her way to Fort Frances. Johnson starts a tour of Western Canada tonight in Burnaby, BC and will end the tour in a week right here […]
The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association held a U9 Jamboree last weekend, with eight regional teams gathering in Fort Frances for some fast-paced minor hockey. The FFMHA has held a busy season, making full use of loosening restrictions to get the kids out on the ice.
Last night the Fort Frances High Muskies Girls hockey team honoured Sierra Hoppe who passed away suddenly Feb. 26. As part of their tribute to Hoppe the Muskies used red tape on their hockey sticks as well as adding red tape to their uniforms and wearing red ribbons in their […]
Sioux Lookout Warriors hockey player Sierra Hoppe tragically passed away suddenly on Feb. 26 at the age of just 14. The Fort Frances High Muskies are raising funds to help support her family during this difficult time. Muskies girls hockey coach Nicole Clarke says she reached out to the Sioux […]
Rhonda Snow is an Anishinaabe artist from Fort Frances and has recently finished a series of paintings of Ojibwe Spirit Horses which will be shown in partnership with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO). Snow has been a long-time champion of Ojibwe Spirit Horses and was instrumental in saving the breed, […]
Despite losing time to the extended Christmas layoff, the Muskies court sports teams are having a good winter season. Four teams, senior and junior boys basketball, and senior and junior girls volleyball are all enjoying good seasons. The Times contacted each coach to ask them how they feel their respective […]
Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy (RLGA) is putting out a call for those interested in coaching with the club. Current coaches recently completed certification training. According to RLGA president Jessica Ogden the only thing holding the club back from accepting new students is the fact that they don’t have enough coaches. […]
