Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Are you passionate about community events and making a difference? Do you have a knack for leadership and organization? If so, we want you to join our team as a Volunteer Director for the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship! About Us: The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is an annual […]
The Muskie Football team is gearing up for a new season, with three weeks of skills camps. The Championship team will be seeking new members to replace its graduating athletes. Spring camp is open to anyone hoping to join the tea in September. It will take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday […]
The Muskie Football team is gearing up for a new season, with three weeks of skills camps. The Championship team will be seeking new members to replace its graduating athletes. Spring camp is open to anyone hoping to join the tea in September. It will take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday […]
Borderland Judo did its final belt grading for the season on Thursday May 2nd. Emery Heyens and Theo Faragher to orange belt. Sawyer Lance, Rosina Woodgate, Rylan Steele, Paxten Hughes, and Koen Tucker to green belt. Liam Wood, Khloe Laur, and Pobp Murrell to blue stripe belt. The belt colours […]
Last season’s Muskie’s Football team wasn’t just the league Champion. It has created an impressive group of seniors – many of whom have been signed at the U.S. college level, with several others being scouted by the Rifles. Here are three Muskies who are launching their careers through varsity football: […]
The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association held its year-end awards banquet Sunday evening, to honour players from across the league. Clock- wise from right, Brayden Neurinski, MVP U11AA, Lincoln Gascogne, MVP U11, Keaton Cooper and Duncan Hill, MVPs U15AA, Gavin Hanson, League Most Dedicated Milton Strachan Award, U9. FFMHA AWARD […]
The NWO Showcase took place in Fort Frances last week- end. Dozens of young hockey hopefuls came out to play in front of coaches and scouts from a variety of teams. Organized by the Fort Frances Lakers and the Red Lake Miners, the hope is to make the showcase an […]
The FFHS Muskie girls hockey team held their annual awards ceremony on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the FFHS cafeteria. The players, their families and other team volunteers had the oppor- tunity celebrate the past season and departing seniors. Awards were presented by head coach Shane Bliss and assistant coaches […]
Thunder Bay, ON – The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) is announcing the departure of Darrin Nicholas, who has served as league commissioner since 2020. Nicholas will be stepping down from his role to pursue new opportunities in another field. “After much reflection, I have decided to embark on […]
The Fort Frances Lakers and Red Lake Miners will combine their spring ID camps to host the first NWO Hockey Showcase from April 26-28 at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances, Ontario. The event, sponsored by BMI Group, will feature 66 of the best AAA, Prep School, Junior and […]
The Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association recently held it annual Awards night, to celebrate a year of amazing hockey. Four graduating players were awarded the FFGWHA bursary towards their further education. They were Julia Guertin, Piper Miller, Brooke Bodnarchuk and Hayden Allam. Craig Miller was presented with the […]
Zach Whitecloud believes knowing what it takes to become a Stanley Cup champion could prove to be a key ingredient for the Vegas Golden Knights this season in their playoff run. Whitecloud, from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba, is a member of the Golden Knights and was with […]
