By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The Lakers played better at home than away, but in the end there was not enough scoring to keep up with the second-place Sioux Lookout Bombers. Lakers head coach Tyler Miller was optimistic that the team could put up a fight against the Bombers who finished second overall in the […]

The Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association enjoyed a strong showing at the Stars Cup Tournament The event, hosted by Winnipeg East Female Hockey, was held in Winnipeg from March 22-24, featuring teams from across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, including Emo, Kenora and Dryden. The FFGWHA U13 Leafs dominated, […]

By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com

The Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games will return in 2025 following a 14-year hiatus. The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council (MASRC), which is the governing body of Indigenous athletics and recreation in the province, announced details for next year’s Games at a news conference on March 18. Just two First […]

By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com

There’s a chance that Kelly Babstock could end up seeing some action during the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Babstock, a member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, signed a reserve player contract with PWHL Boston on March 20. Babstock is thrilled with […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

As the snow melts, Fort Frances Youth Soccer (FFYS) is hoping to get underway a little earlier than in past years. Registration is open now until March 31. There has been one major change this year. The youngest division, squirts, for children ages four and five at the end of […]

By Ontario Hockey Association

Canada’s oldest hockey championship will be competed for April 20-27 in Dundas  at J L Grightmire Arena. The 2024 Allan Cup Challenge will feature the host team Dundas Real McCoys along with representatives from Newfoundland and Alberta, as well as a representative from the Ontario Hockey Association’s (OHA) Allan Cup Hockey […]

Allan Bradbury photos

The Fort Frances Lakers bested the Sioux Lookout Bombers 3-1 last Friday night during law enforcement appreciation night. Clark Scaddan netted a pair of goals while Brandon Gustafson pitched in with a single. Lucas Toth had the start in net and made 36 saves. On Saturday night in their final […]

Congratulations to U15(Green) that took first place, to win gold in the Emo Express League this years season. Also honourable mention to U11(Black), this team took second in their league division.