Staff Tylar Wilson just might like this whole winning thing. The Fort Frances native nabbed his third-straight feature win in the Street Stocks division in Borderland Racing Association action Saturday night at the Emo Speedway. It was “Memorial Night” at the track, with drivers competing in honour of so many […]
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Staff Zach Koomans scored twice to pace Centra Pipelines to a 4-0 shutout win over Manitou Forest Products in Borderland Soccer League men’s division action Monday night. It was the third-straight loss for Manitou, which now sits with an even 3-3 record after winning its first three games of the […]
Staff The Fort Frances Braves are a well-oiled machine so far this season. Jaden Gustafson was stellar on the rubber to lead the Braves to a 5-0 shutout of the Sight & Sound Wolves in Rainy River District Fastball League action Thursday night. With the win, the Braves saw their […]
Staff Some new changes proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources would see the popular late-winter and early-spring walleye season on the Rainy River becoming catch-and-release only, and the winter limit for sauger on Lake of the Woods being reduced. The changes are part of a draft long-term management […]
Staff The Fort Frances Braves are showing no signs of slowing down in Rainy River District Fastball League action. Cole Tymkin homered and was solid on the rubber as he led the Braves to their sixth-straight win with a 12-2 rout of the Stratton Eagles on Thursday night. Marissa Kerry […]
Press Release The local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary met on June 13, with President Alfreda Easton called the meeting to order. With this being the final meeting before the summer break, a potluck supper was enjoyed by all at 6 p.m. President Alfreda Easton then called the meeting to order at […]
Staff It’s been a tough start to the season for Centra Pipelines. A 4-1 loss to CJ Contracting (2-2) on Monday night left the squad with an 0-4 record in the three-team men’s division of the Borderland Soccer League. Ian Jodoin’s hat trick ultimately was too much overcome for Centra […]
Jamie Mountain It’s not every day that you meet an NHL star, let alone be able to play alongside them. But that’s the opportunity that has arisen for local youth hockey player Parker Sisco. The nine-year-old was one of six youngsters from across Northwestern Ontario selected to play on Team […]
Staff The Couchiching Lady Raiders continued their recent winning ways in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action Monday night. Kam Singleton was solid on the rubber as she led the Lady Raiders to their third-straight win with a 14-4 romp over the Sabaskong Tebinaak. Candy Kelly was tagged with […]
Staff A year’s worth of hard work and dedication by Muskie athletes was recognized at Fort High’s annual awards banquet last Wednesday night at the Townshend Theatre. And the winners were: •Golf MVP–Kendyn Faragher •Jr. girls’ volleyball MVP (Horban Award)–Jamie Spencer •Jr. girls’ volleyball most improved–Greta Fedoruk •Jr. girls’ volleyball […]
From the MNRF A Timmins man has been fined for a hunting violation. Ricky Leclair pleaded guilty and was fined $3,500 for carelessly discharging his firearm down a roadway. In addition, he is suspended from hunting for three years and successfully must complete the Ontario Hunter Education Course before being […]
Jamie Mountain The bigger the stage and bigger the challenge, the more it seems the Muskie track-and-field team rises to the occasion. The 10-member squad that Fort High sent to the OFSAA championships held last Thursday through Saturday at York University in Toronto achieved multiple personal bests. Head coach John […]
