Staff Devin Tappenden’s stellar work between the pipes last month caught the attention of more than just frustrated opponents. The Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie was named the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s second star of the month for February after going 8-0 with a 1.88 GAA and .927 save percentage. Tappenden […]
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Heather Latter Rachael McCoy, left, Rhyan McLean, Hunter McLean, and Courtney McCoy had fun skating at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday while OPP Cst. Anne McCoy looked on. The Rainy River District OPP and Treaty #3 Police Service, in conjunction with the Rainy River District Community Policing Committee, hosted […]
Staff Town council will get an update tonight from the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum regarding “Snoasis 2,” which is coming up this Saturday from noon-2 p.m. at the Lions Park. Activities include some outdoor games and free hotdogs (while supplies last). The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club also […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP currently is investigating a break and enter at a grocery store in Emo. Around 12:33 a.m. today, a male was observed leaving the area of the store. He fled when approached by a witness. The suspect was described as a younger male, about 5’8” […]
Staff A day after having a number of individuals in the spotlight, the Fort Frances Lakers reminded everybody they are the team to beat with the SIJHL post-season about to start. Lucas DeBenedet concluded an MVP-worthy campaign with a goal and two assists to lead the Lakers to a 6-2 […]
Staff Both Muskie hockey squads will be seeded in the top 10 when their respective OFSAA ‘AA’ hockey championships get underway next week. The boys’ team—coming off a 14-1 regular season and a 4-0 march to the NorWOSSA title—received the fifth seed from the tournament selection committee for their provincial […]
Staff The mission that lasted months was thwarted in a matter of seconds. Fort Frances is out of the running for Kraft “Hockeyville” 2014 after the top 16 communities to advance to the first round of online voting were unveiled during “Hockey Night in Canada” on Saturday. With little fanfare, […]
Joey Payeur Travis Rob was one those took part in the Borderland Snowmobile Club’s poker run from La Place Rendez-Vous to Emo (or Barwick, for the more ambitious riders) and back on Saturday. The trek on the spring-like day drew 50 riders—a huge jump over the eight that took part […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians goalie Tyson Pitkanen was helpless to see this screen shot from the point from Jordan Olsen through the unintended screen of defenceman Conor McManaman (6) as Skylar Lentz (left) and John Percy of the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) looked on. The goal […]
Joey Payeur With the Winter Olympics in Sochi now history, it’s time for Special Olympics’ athletes to have their turn in the spotlight. Special Olympics Ontario and Safeway once again are joining forces for the “People With Disabilities” campaign, which begins today and runs through March 21. As part of […]
Joey Payeur Local Special Olympics athletes like David Ducasse, left, Paul Belluz, and Terianne Caul plan to be at Safeway tomorrow from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to help bag groceries and meet the public as part of Special Olympics Ontario’s “Persons With Disabilities” campaign.
the OPP On March 4, Rainy River District OPP officers were advised of a phone scam trying to deceive a local resident of cash in support of an initiative targeting bullying. The scam involved a male calling a Fort Frances residence and asking them to make a donation in the […]
