Jamie Mountain Natalie Desjardins of Al’s Racquet Stringing tried to stave off a defender while she loaded up to hammer a pass up the pitch during her squad’s 6-1 romp over La Place Rendez-Vous in Borderland Soccer League women’s division action last Tuesday night at the St. Francis Sports Field. […]
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Staff It was a successful weekend for the Northern Storm 06 and 14U girls’ hockey teams. The Northern Storm 06 squad claimed the gold in the USA International Cup ‘AAA’ hockey tournament while the 14U one nabbed silver. Locals Keira Fairnington and Eva Gerstner helped the Northern Storm 06 go […]
Jamie Mountain If there is someone you think is worthy to be entered into the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame, now is the time to help get them that honour. The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2019 class. Forms are available at each […]
Staff Coming into Saturday night with just two top-five finishes to his credit, Gary Wilson decided the time was right to claim his first checkered flag of the Borderland Racing Association’s season. The Devlin native beat out three-time winner Brody Strachan of Emo to earn his first win of the […]
Press Release The Superior International Junior Hockey League announced Saturday a number of the key topics discussed and finalized during its annual general meeting held last week. Among the items on the agenda, the SIJHL Board of Governors received updates and discussed potential upcoming league expansion in both Canada and […]
Staff It wasn’t the type of showing he had hoped for over the weekend. Fort Frances native Steve Arpin finished shy of advancing to the finals during the third round of the Americas Rallycross (ARX) at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres held Saturday and Sunday. Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross’ (VARX) Scott […]
Staff It looked like it could be over early but wound up turning into one of the most thrilling games so far in the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League’s playoffs. The 10th-seeded Sabaskong Tebinaak used a trio of multi-run innings to outlast the fifth-seeded Fort Frances Mud Dogs 24-19 […]
Jamie Mountain Kiya Fenwick of Dryden (above) showcased some of her riding skills Sunday morning during the Borderland Quarter Horse Association’s annual show at the Emo fairgrounds. She claimed first place in the Novice Youth division, riding her horse Sleep Deprived. Dale Barkman of Steinbach, Man. (top right) was a […]
Jamie Mountain Jarrah Tom of the 10th-seeded Sabaskong Tebinaak smacked an inside-the-park home run during her squad’s 24-19 win over the fifth-seeded Fort Frances Mud Dogs in a Loser’s Side playoff game in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action last Wednesday evening at the St. Francis Sports Field here. […]
Submitted Jeff Gustafson is hoping for five bass per day this week at the Forrest Wood Cup in Arkansas.
Staff With their perfect season on the line, the Sight & Sound Wolves decided to throw a wrench into the Fort Frances Braves’ plans. John Desaulniers homered twice, and pitched a complete game, to help the second-seeded Wolves hand the top-ranked Braves their first loss of the Rainy River District […]
The Canadian Press MORLEY, Alta.–Police say a German tourist who intentionally was shot in the head while driving on a highway in southern Alberta could have permanent effects from the injury. RCMP said a bullet penetrated the head of the 60-year-old man, but he was conscious and talking when he […]
