It’s official: Kenny Perry no longer should be considered a racing greenhorn. In fact, the 14-year-old former go-karter almost pulled off a major upset in his mini-sprint debut at Saturday’s season-opener of the Borderland Racing Association at the Emo Speedway. The younger Perry, son of defending mini-spring champ Ken Perry, […]
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A picturesque Saturday morning was the perfect setting for the walleye season-opener here. But its arrival means visiting anglers, local fishing guides, tourist camps, and retail stores are experiencing just the beginning of their own version of “May Madness.” “It’s picked up a bit with trout fishing but this is […]
Three teams will square off in round-robin play with a trip to the all-Ontarios at stake. And it’s all going to happen in one day. That’s what awaits the Muskie girls’ soccer team when they host the NWOSSAA showdown this Saturday at the St. Francis Sportsfield. But the NorWOSSA champion […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship announced Friday one member of last year’s winning team of Clint Barton and Denis Barnard is eligible to compete in the Chevy Mercury Bass Tour National Classic in Belleville, Ont. in August. But Barnard noted this morning he’s unsure yet as to whether he’ll […]
The Muskie girls’ soccer team captured the NorWOSSA crown with a 2-0 win over the host Kenora Broncos in the final Thursday. They now will host the NWOSSAA showdown next Saturday (May 26), with a berth to the all-Ontarios on the line. It’s not known yet who they will face […]
Both Muskie soccer teams advanced to the semi-finals today at the NorWOSSA tournament in Kenora after convincing wins in pool play yesterday. The boys downed Sioux Lookout 8-1 and Red Lake 2-0 while the girls blanked both Sioux Lookout 9-0 and Dryden 5-0. The two teams–both ranked number-one at the […]
The atmosphere of a swim meet is very distinctive–the smell of chlorine, blue surroundings, and cheers of encouragement over the sounds of splashing water. But this particular meet was highlighted by strong results shown by local swimmers. The Fort Frances Aquanauts swim team hosted a development meet last weekend and […]
The opening of walleye season Saturday should be “good to very good” for local anglers providing weather conditions are favourable for angling, the Ministry of Natural Resources here said. But fishing usually improves into late May and early June, the MNR added, noting walleye feeding activity increases and fish resume […]
Jared Catholique-Bruyere’s quest for a spot on the Ontario judo team continues without a hitch. The 14-year-old blue belt returned home with yet another gold medal–this time from the Rocky Mountain International competition in Calgary on May 5. He dominated the 74-plus kg juvenile division with a 5-0 record. He […]
The Rainy River District Fastball League is polishing its cleats for another season of action. “[Fastball] is starting to make a comeback,” said catcher Derek McKinnon of the Sight and Sound team based in Fort Frances. “It’s a lot of fun. “Competition is tough and it’s a much faster brand […]
Both the Muskie boys’ and girls’ soccer teams earned the top seedings at their respective NorWOSSA tournaments today and tomorrow in Kenora after action in Dryden over the weekend. Despite a few potholes–literally–along the way, the Muskie girls blanked St. Thomas Aquinas (Kenora) 2-0, tied the host Eagles 0-0, and […]
It’s safe to say stock car racing has thrived in the area for many years. Even some involved with the Borderland Racing Association are not sure when it all started here. Some say the 1950s while others say the 1940s. Ron Korpi, a veteran racer and longtime association board member, […]
