Four Muskie football legends will be Honorary Game Captains at Homecoming. Dale Ross, Rick Wiedenhoeft, Jack Hedman, and Jeff Treftlin will join the current Muskie team captains at midfield for the opening coin toss 10 minutes prior to kickoff, which will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 20. […]
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By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The annual Naicatchewenin committee and volunteers hosted their annual Bass/Walleye tournament September 13/14 and the weekend proved to be another great tournament. Everything from the anglers, organizers and volunteers made for a top notch tournament. Also the great weather conditions were in everyone’s favour, especially the anglers. The top#1 team, […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
The Fort Frances High School football team started the 2024/25 season in true Muskie fashion – with grit, teamwork and a big win on the scoreboard! The Muskies faced off on Friday afternoon against the John Taylor Pipers, in front of a loud and proud hometown fan base. The Muskies […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
When they take to the ice on Friday night, the Fort Frances Lakers will hope to improve on a season that saw them finish second from last with a 12 win, 31 loss record with four overtime losses and a pair shootout losses. The staff, consisting of General Manager and […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
The Muskie football team will host the 2024/25 season opener on Friday, in a match against John Taylor Collegiate, from Winnipeg. Kick-off will be at 3 p.m., September 6, at the Fort Frances High School field. The public is welcome and encouraged to come out and cheer! Attendance is free, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Last week, the curling team skipped by Trevor Bonot of Stratton announced a full slate of curling events the team will attend this year as they attempt to qualify for the Montana’s Brier in February and March of this year in Kelowna, B.C. Skip Trevor Bonot says the team is […]
From the Touchdown Club
Press release
Press release
The 75th season of Muskie Football kicks off with a home game at 3:00 Friday September 6 vs John Taylor Collegiate from Winnipeg. Prior to kickoff (around 2:50 PM) the Muskies will honour the contributions of long time coach Dave “Monty” Montgomery. Coach Monty’s widow Bonnie and family members will […]
By Brian Williams
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
London Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
London Free Press
An organization representing Ontario’s recreation facilities is raising concerns that province could be at risk of losing a quarter of its indoor ice rinks in the next two decades. Speaking on behalf of the Ontario Recreational Facilities Association (ORFA) – an organization created in 1947 whose membership includes those who […]
– Allan Bradbury photos
The Fort Frances Sight & Sound Wolves captured the Rainy River District Fastball League Championship over the Frequency Hearing Stratton Eagles in two games with a 5-4 victory last Thursday evening. On a damp, misty evening Sight and Sound jumped out to a lead but Frequency clawed their way back […]
-Allan Bradbury photos
Prior to the RRDFL all-star game (From left) Guy Arpin, Wes Blight, Donnie Gall and Murray Armstrong were inducted into the RRDFL Hall of Fame. The game that followed was entertaining with great plays in the field and some nice hits. After the game each of the new hall of […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Many local volleyball players had an opportunity to attend the Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) last week and one team brought home a medal from the stiff competition. Ruthann McGinnis organized the teams from Rainy River First Nations (RRFNs). She says when they held tryouts in the spring they had a […]
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Dave Skallet and Jim Merthan were named the 2024 International Falls Bass Champions with a two-day total of 39.54 pounds, and 10 fish. The annual tournament was held August 22-24, with the Champions taking home the grand prize of $10,000.
