Local News from Across the Rainy River District
This month District 1B will be running activities for residents from Rainy River to Atikokan and north to Nestor Falls. This year the local district will be offering cycling, walking/running, swimming, billiards, darts, golf, and pickleball. Participants in these events can go on to compete in Sudbury for the Provincial […]
FORT FRANCES, ON – The Fort Frances Lakers are excited to announce Luke Judson as the new Head Coach of the hockey club. Judson will take on head coaching duties in addition to his role the Lakers’ General Manager for the 2025-26 season. “I’m looking forward to stepping into the […]
It was an ending fit to honour the two players who were on many people’s minds the afternoon of Sunday, April 13, 2025, as Fort Frances team Betty’s Boys won the final of the first-ever Fort Frances Men’s Mental Health Memorial Basketball Tournament. Between the third place game and the […]
Tompkins Outdoors has a lot of different products for those who enjoy spending time outdoors, whether that’s on the water or in the garden. Scott Mosbeck says that among mowers zero-turn models have been growing in popularity. The style offers different versatility and a bigger mower deck than traditional lawn […]
Tyler Miller announced his resignation from his position as head coach, effective April 7, 2025. Miller had been with the Lakers program for four years, beginning as an assistant coach in 2021 before stepping into the role of head coach at the start of the 2023-24 season. During his time […]
On Monday the Fort Frances Lakers announced that forward Ian Ness has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Concordia College in 2025. The forward from Moorhead, MN recorded 13 goals and 14 assists for 27 points in 35 regular season games. Ness added seven points in seven playoff […]
FFGWHA U7 Little Leafs: Most Improved – Cleo Sigurdson Most Dedicated – Cora Olson Most Team Spirit – Everly Stromness M.V.P. – Blake Loveday FFGWHA U9 Wolves: Most Improved – Brooklyn Larson Most Dedicated – Aella Grynol Most Team Spirit – Lex Norman M.V.P. – Collins Armstrong Rookie of the […]
U9 Awards Individual Awards Team Awards U11 Awards Individual Awards Team Awards U11 Fort Frances Canadians AA Awards: U13 Awards Individual Awards Team Awards U13 Fort Frances Canadians AA Awards: U15 Awards Individual Awards U15 Fort Frances Canadians AA Awards:
The Muskie Girls Hockey team officially wrapped up their season last Thursday with their annual awards night, hosted at the Emo Legion. Over the course of the evening players were recognized for their contributions to the team throughout the season, which saw them reach their season goals of winning a […]
Warning: This article deals with discussions of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or thoughts of harm, contact the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 9-8-8. Local basketball players are hoping to cast a light onto the dark side of men’s mental […]
#1 Rookie of the year Gunnar Simon with assistant coach Cody Mosbeck #2 Most Improved Player Gunner Paradis with assistant coach Cody Mosbeck #3 The Lanny Freeman Award for best Defenseman Evan Kabel with Cody Mosbeck and Sarah (Freeman) Kivimaki #4 The Bev Kotnik Award for volunteerism Foster Couvier with […]
