Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A fat polar bear is a bear more likely to thrive in its extreme Arctic environment. So, when scientists discovered polar bear populations were dropping rapidly, they created a framework to understand what is standing in the way of the species’ survival. Using data collected since 1979 by Environment and […]
The Fort Frances High School senior girls volleyball team traveled to Thunder Bay over the weekend to compete at the St. Patrick’s high school 20-team tournament. The Muskies finished round robin in first place sweeping Hammarsjold Red (25-12, 25-9), Manitouwadge (25-18, 25-7), St. Patrick Gold (25-5, 25-11), and Dennis Franklin […]
The Muskie girls hockey team won their final border match-up over the Falls High Broncos15-2 on Tuesday night. The Muskie girls won all of their games against the Broncos this year.The Muskie boys will look to make it a double victory on Tuesday Feb. 4 in the Falls.
Members of the Border Figure Skating Club and Northern Lights School of skating took to the ice at ‘52 Canadians Arena on Saturday to show of their skills in the Fort Frances Freeze Star 1-4 Competition. Skaters were also in town from Kenora, Kewatin, and Balmertown skating clubs. Congrats to […]
A local OPP officer has organized a hockey game between players from local organizations and the local high school hockey teams in a fundraising effort for a first responders support organization. Kristina Bombay is a Mobile Crisis Response Officer with the Fort Frances OPP detachment and she has organized the […]
FORT FRANCES, ON – The Fort Frances Lakers are pleased to announce the commitment of Gavin Simon to play NCAA DII hockey for the Southern New Hampshire University Penmen in 2025. The defenseman from Monticello, MN has recorded 4 goals and 17 assists for 21 points in his first SIJHL […]
A 7-5 win over the Current River Storm Saturday afternoon was a big one over the course of an undefeated weekend for the U11 AA Canadians. The team won their home tournament last weekend. They bested the KC Sabres 5-3 in the final on Sunday to claim the gold.
The U11 AA Canadians were big winners in their home tournament last weekend. The Canadians went undefeated to claim the Canadians Cup. They bested the KC Sabres 5-3 in the final on Sunday to claim the gold.
The Winnipeg Jets customized a memorial jersey for Nello Altomare with a number that nods to the hockey superfan’s final role as Manitoba’s 35th minister of education. Roughly 1,000 mourners who packed into Transcona Country Club for a public funeral Wednesday learned the career educator died shortly after the Jets’ […]
Gunnar Simon celebrates with linemate Noah McPherson after scoring his first of two goals on Saturday night while Ice Dogs goalie Kellan Mooney looks at the puck in the net. The goal, assisted by Tie Schumacher and Nolan Barker, tied the game 3-3 in the second period. Simon would go […]
After the first half of a home and home weekend series was postponed due to bad weather and road conditions Friday, the Fort Frances Lakers were rearing to go on Saturday, while it took a bit to get going, the Lakers kept the game close. The Ice Dogs scored less […]
Over the last few months users at the Memorial Sports Complex might have noticed piles of bricks under tarps in the halls, these bricks now form privacy walls in the six of the arenas’ public dressing rooms (four in Ice for Kids and two in ‘52 Canadians). According to Manager […]
