Staff Rylee Redford stepped right up when her team needed her the most. The Angels’ ace did what she needed to on the mound and clubbed a pair of homers–including a grand slam–to pace her team to a 15-11 win over the Red Gut Babes in Rainy River District Women’s […]
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In a story about Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame inductee Barney Maher in last week’s Times, Maher’s wife was incorrectly identified as Barb. Maher’s wife was in fact named Lois. In a second correction, “Castin’ for Cash” champions Joel Pagnac and Larry Foss hauled in 13.59 pounds on Day […]
Press Release Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer was in Kenora-Rainy River on Friday to promote Canada’s Conservatives’ plan to make life more affordable for Northerners and to grow the Northern Ontario economy. Scheer stopped by Lake of the Woods Brewing Company, Ye Olde Chip Truck and Quesada Restaurant alongside local candidate […]
Jamie Mountain The Fort Frances Lakers’ tradition of advancing players to the next level has been at the forefront recently. Often the best player on the ice last season, the Lakers announced Monday that goalie Jacob Gnidziejko has committed to Portage College in Alberta where he will suit up for […]
Staff Another solid night at the ball field let to yet another win for the Couchiching Raiders. Grace Bragg pitched well to pace the Raiders (12-1) to a 14-8 decision over the Red Gut Babes for their third win in a row. Tracy Morningstar was tagged with the loss for […]
Staff They clawed away but just couldn’t muster up quite enough offence in the end. The Fort Frances Her-icanes fought valiantly but an early 6-0 deficit was just too much to overcome as they dropped a 10-8 decision to the Couchiching Raiders in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action […]
Staff Time and again this season local riders have put in great performances. That rang true once again on Saturday as the Superior Dirt Riders held its fourth race of the season in Kakabeka Falls. Dylan Tessier of Devlin had the top showing among the local riders, cruising to top […]
Staff It was a night of perfect 10s for the Fort Frances Braves. The Braves pounded out 10 runs in a shutout of Windey’s Warriors as they improved to a league-best 10-0 in Rainy River District Fastball League action on Thursday night at Couchiching. It didn’t take long for the […]
Staff If you come at the king, you best not miss. That’s what all of the other drivers are starting to find out in the WISSOTA Modifieds division of the Borderland Racing Association. Brody Strachan of Emo roared to his division-leading fifth checkered flag of the season on Saturday night […]
Jamie Mountain What a difference a year can make when it comes to bass fishing. After finishing in 25th spot last year, the International Falls duo of Larry Foss and Joel Pagnac rebounded in a big way as they claimed the title at the 19th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” tournament hosted […]
Jamie Mountain The impact that Barney Maher had on the Muskie hockey program can’t be overstated. Born in Manchester, England on Nov. 27, 1922, the young Maher immigrated to Meaford, Ont. on the shores of Georgian Bay. As he grew into his teens, he exhibited some characteristics that would remain […]
Ryan StelterKenora Miner and News The Sioux North Warriors (Sioux Lookout) athletics will be taking a step up next season. The Warriors are slated to join the NorWOSSA ‘AA’ division in basketball, volleyball, and soccer for the 2019-20 season. This does not affect NorWOSSA hockey, as there is only one […]
