Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As we entered the final weekend of racing both the Emo Street Stock and the Wissota Modified champions had been decided with Tylar Wilson and Jeff Davis holding a more than 112 point advantage over second place. Both classes still had a battle for second to be decided with Garett […]
After getting both cars home the damage on the #28 was just as bad as we had first thought where as the damage on the #80 was actually a little worse than initially thought. On the #80 the spring didn’t only pop out, but one of the top shock mounts, […]
The Fort Frances Lakers Junior A hockey team is ramping up operations for another season, and that means they need housing for players. Sarah Kivimaki, billet co-ordinator for the Lakers says a billet family is meant to be a surrogate for players when they can’t be near their own families. […]
Paul MacLean has won championships as a player and a coach and has been working hard since he was hired to bring high-end young talent to Fort Frances. After a junior hockey career that saw him play across Canada from Toronto to Vernon, B.C. including a Centennial Cup in his […]
This week we sat down with Patrick Davis driver of the #10D Wissota Midwest Modified. What is your favourite race track food? My favourite is taco in a Bag whenever it’s available. At what age did you start racing? I started racing at 43. Why did you start racing? My […]
High school football is gearing up for another year, with a call-out to prospective team members. New and returning players are asked to come out to an Equipment Fitting this Sunday August 21. Players are asked to follow the FFHS Muskie Football Instagram page to book an appointment time. Players […]
The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame inducted nine new entrants at its banquet event on Saturday. Athletes inducted were the late Danny Johnson, Kelly Lyons, and Danny Smith. Builders included Dave Egan, the 1991-’93 Fort Frances Curling Club Committee, the late Herman Guimond, and Terry Ogden. Two teams were […]
District native and international pro golfer Sandy Kurceba brought his Trick Shot performance home to Fort Frances on Friday, in honour of his dad, Alex Kurceba, who was inducted into the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame. Alex was a member of the 1952 Allan Cup-winning Canadians team. Sandy’s trick […]
There was action abound Saturday night at the Emo Speedway thanks to the track prep team who produced an amazing race track, with multiple grooves and side by side racing all night long. From the drop of the first green flag to the final checkered one, there was always a […]
With both cars loaded and ready to roll early in the week, it was an easy Saturday, which usually makes for a calmer night at the track. But my return to the speedway held a couple unexpected speed bumps. After getting to the track, Lady Luck seemed to be on […]
This week we sat down with driver of the #21 Wissota Modified, Matt DePiero. What is your favourite race track food? Hibbing Raceway Chilli. At what age did you start racing? 16 Why did you start racing? Racing was always a part of my family and my life growing up. […]
With no major maintenance needed on the #28 this week Doug was ready to head to the track to try and make up points to the 1st place Tylar Wilson. Despite a good draw, outside of the front row in the 2nd heat race, Doug couldn’t help but feel a […]
