Jeff Wright runner up, Bob Tkachuk and winner Jeff Gustafson enjoy a laugh after the com- petition at the Boxing Day Squash Tournament. The match-up was one of several scheduled to take place over the winter. – Submitted photo
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Fort Frances will be sending two teams to the 2023 U18 Provincial curling championships, to be held January 11-15 at the North Bay Granite Club. Left is Team Tolton, made up of Shae Sinclair, Emilia Saciuk, Sadie Tolton, Grace George, Emma Tucker and Kim Beaudry (not shown). Right is team […]
Two players from the Fort Frances Greens (white jerseys) battle for the puck, in last weekend’s U15 A tournament, held locally over the weekend. Although neither Fort Frances team were in the medal running, they put up a tough fight. – Allan Bradbury photo
Both Muskies hockey teams topped their Beaver Brae Broncos counterparts last week in NORWOSSA action. The boys stayed undefeated in league play with a 7-1 win and the girls took an 8-0 decision. Both teams will be back in action this Wednesday for away games in Dryden. –Allan Bradbury photos
Last week members of the Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association (FFGWHA) were invited by the Winnipeg Jets and Tim Hortons to take to the ice at a Canada Life Centre, home of the Winnipeg Jets. A post on the FFGWHA Facebook page says they were given 26 tickets […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@gmail.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@gmail.com
The Fort Frances Lakers fired head coach Paul MacLean last week as the team headed into its Christmas break. Assistant coach Tyler Miller will now become the interim head coach for the rest of the season. Lakers president Gary Silander says the board determined McLean was not living up to […]
The Sr. Girls Volleyball sits with an undefeated 2-0 record, with a 3 (18, 25, 23, 25, 15) over 2 (25, 15, 25, 19, 9) score over Beaver Brea and 3 (25, 25, 25) over 0 (10, 16, 14) over Sioux North.
The Sr. Boys Basketball team sits at an undefeated 2-0 record. They secured a 50-38 win over Beaver Brae and a 55-48 win over Sioux North.
The Jr. Girls Volleyball team sits with two wins. They scored 2(25,20,25) to 1(9,25,11) over Beaver Brea and 3(25, 25, 25) to 0(16, 12, 9) over Sioux North
The Jr. Boys Basketball team holds a 1-1 record for the year, with a 49-44 win over Beaver Brae, and a 44-36 loss to Sioux North.
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After mechanical issues delayed the ice making season in Rainy River, the recreation centre is investigating the cost to replace the plant which is over 50 years old. On Nov. 22 the Rainy River Recreation Centre sent out a notice that told residents why ice was not yet in place […]
The Fort Frances Lakers lost 8-4 on Sunday, against Wisconsin in their third loss in as many days. They lost a pair of games against the league-leading Kam River Walleye on Friday and Saturday 8-1 and 7-0 respectively. The Lakers will play their final game before the Christmas break in […]
