Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the next induction ceremony to be held on Saturday August 9, 2025. The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 2012 with a mission to preserve and honour the area’s rich and proud sports heritage. Since the […]
Jim and Jessica Steele were firmly planted in the hot seats after a day one bag of 12.73 lbs and heaviest fish of 5.29 lbs but a monster catch on day two helped the third-ranked Dylan Tessier and Jeff Judson leapfrog them into the top spot. Logs floated by the […]
The Muskie girls went to Dryden as NORWOSSA soccer champions and returned home as soccer champions. A strong 6-0 performance capped the NORWOSSA season and sent them to the provincial championships. The Muskies had a strong first half with two goals off the foot of Piper Lidkea and another from […]
Team Day 1 weight (lbs.) Day 2 weight (lbs.) Total (lbs.) Dylan Tessier/ Jeff Judson 5.81 12.78 18.59 Ted Heyens/ Kelvin Caul 10.31 4.06 14.37 Jim Steele/ Jessica Steele 12.73 1.32 14.05 Riley Caul/ Brandon Marr 4.99 6.0 10.99 Darwin Thompson/ Jesse Thompson 5.77 4.8 10.57 Les Morrison/ Oliver Gibbons […]
Two Muskie football players sign with Winnipeg Rifles Jr. Football team Name: Parker Booth Sport you’re playing after high school: Football School or team name/mascot: Winnipeg Rifles Position: Quarterback Why did you choose the school you’re going to? Did they approach you? The Rifles are a junior team that play […]
Four Muskie Girls Hockey players have committed to higher learning and collegiate hockey Name: Madison Bliss Sport you’re playing after high school: NCAA D3 Women’s Hockey School or team name/mascot: Northland College Lumberjills in the WIAC division Position: Goalie Why did you choose the school you’re going to? Did they […]
