Local News from Across the Rainy River District
KENORA – St. Thomas Aquinas High School alumna Abby Dent is going to the Paris Olympics, and that comes as no surprise to Megan Derouard. “No, absolutely not,” Derouard, the high school’s athletic director, said Thursday. Dent, 22, was named to Canada’s Olympic rowing team as part of the women’s eight. […]
Fort Frances Youth Soccer held its annual wind-up tournament and barbecue on Saturday, June 16, with 475 players from 35 teams taking part. The league couldn’t have done it without a little help from its many friends – Holmlund Financial took on the mammoth task of providing a free concession […]
The Emo Speedway is back to celebrate Canada Day again this year but events will be held on Sunday June 30 rather than on the holiday. The celebrations are a partnership with the Township of Emo, the Borderland Racing Association and the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society which runs the […]
Golf – Male MVP: AJ Armstrong Female MVP: Logan McPherson Boys Curling MVP – Adam L’Hirondelle Girls Curling MVP – Shae Sinclair Mixed Curling MVP – Tia Wagar Curling Outstanding Contribution – Shae Sinclair Jr. Girls Basketball MVP – Rachel Ste. Croix Jr. Girls Basketball Outstanding Contribution – Whitney Williamson […]
CWE (Canadian Wrestling’s Elite) Dany Duggan is in the middle of delivering a back suplex to CAM!!ikaze in their showdown at the Couchiching First Nation Multi-Use Facility during CWE’s showcase there on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The full line-up featured a handful of wrestler’s from the Canadian scene, including Thunder […]
A number of local students took part in an archery tournament, held in Dryden on May 28. Great job everyone!
On Saturday June 1 three members of the RRFN Seikido Taekwondo Club passed the test to be promoted to black belts. Grand Master Doug Gagel, and master Haley Broadbent promoted new black belts Karen Cox Gordon, Alexander Broadbent and Billy Broadbent. Testing for the black belt included patterns, self-defense, sparring […]
Red Lake, Ontario – The Red Lake Miners are thrilled to announce the signing of talented forward Callum McCormick for the upcoming season. McCormick, a 2006-born player hailing from Fort Frances, Ontario, joins the team after an impressive season with the Kenora Thistles u18 AAA team. During his time with […]
This simple but heartfelt message to all those who follow Dave and Gwen Mills on Facebook comes at the end of seven years, which started with the tragic death of their son, Garrett Mills. Bill 99’s third and final reading passed on Tuesday, May 30, 2024, becoming a new law […]
There may no longer be a bowling alley in Fort Frances but that didn’t stop one local bowler from finishing in the top men’s spot at the Canadian Five Pin Bowling Association National Open. Jeff Watts has been driving to Dryden twice a week to keep his bowling skills sharp. […]
The SIJHL signing period opened on Tuesday and the Fort Frances Lakers have announced three new commitments. Grady Holden and Dakota Cooper were on hand in Fort Frances to sign their commitment for the Lakers on Tuesday. Both local products played for the Thunder Bay Kings U18 AAA program last […]
Congratulations to the Muskie track team who competed in Thunder Bay at the NWOSSAA track and field championships over the past 2 days. Muskies finished 5th overall in the 15 team competition. Here are our medal winners: NOVICE GIRLS Harper Woolsey – Silver in Shot and Javelin Novice Girls Emily […]
