Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Several Fort Frances players had standout performances at the Balmoral Park Northwestern Ontario Open Squash Tournament Nov. 18-22 in Thunder Bay. Fort Frances had 15 players in the 60 player tournament according to Mike Canfield, club member and Jr. Coach. “That’s one of the larger groups we’ve had attend a […]
When a leaky roof became too much to handle in 2019, the Fort Frances Curling club was in dire straits. However, just a few years after receiving a loan from Curling Canada, the club has paid it off. In May of 2019 it was announced that the local curling club […]
A 5-4 victory over the Dryden GM Ice Dogs jump started the Fort Frances Lakers to a three-game win streak last Tuesday night. Kevin Bond scored with just 1:15 left on the clock to win the game. Since then the Lakers have won two against Red Lake. 4-3 in overtime […]
The For Frances High School Muskie Boys beat the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints last week 5-2. The team also took the time to honour long-time Blue Line Club member Shannon Jackson who passed away earlier this year. The team will be wearing SJ on their helmets this season in her […]
The Muskie Girls Hockey Team took advantage of the hometown ice to top the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints on November 15, securing a 1-0 win in overtime at the official season opener. They have since lost 2-5 against East Grand Forks and 0-4 to Crookston, for a 1 win-2 loss […]
There’s just a few weeks remaining in the fall session of indoor soccer. Since October kids 5-7 and 8-13 years old have been coming together two days a week to work on their soccer skills and have fun. A new session may begin in January and registration will be held […]
Although there were no Muskies on the podium at the 2022 OFSAA Cross Country final, coach John Dutton is celebrating his team. “It was a great event for our runners! While not everyone was happy with their results, their coach couldn’t be prouder of what they have accomplished this year,” […]
It was a hard-fought, penalty-rich game, but the Fort Frances Lakers emerged with a 5-3 victory on home ice Sunday, over the visiting Red Lake Miners. The Lakers pulled out of the gate with an early lead, finishing the first period 1-0, and the second 2-0, forcing the Miners into […]
In The Rainy River District, programs are available to help limit the barrier of cost to kids wanting to play sports. KidSport is a local organization which provides assistance with fees and equipment. To apply for a grant, or explore the options, visit kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/fort-frances. They can also be found on […]
After a tough start to the season, the Fort Frances Laker’s coach thinks that the team has what it takes to turn things around. The Team has started the season on a 1-7-0-0 record with the lone win coming on a forfeit in the season opener. While he is working […]
On Friday afternoon the Fort Frances Muskies ended their season with a hard-fought dramatic 10 – 8 upset victory over Kenora’s Beaver Brae Broncos. The Muskies entered the game with a record of 2 wins and 4 losses while the Broncos came in with 4 wins against 2 losses. Sophomore […]
Boys’ Volleyball and Girls’ Basketball have been in full swing at Fort Frances High School. The teams recently hosted the Dryden Eagles for some fast-paced action. From left, Junior Boys’ Jordan Hunter spikes the ball across the net; above, Brooke Marchuk of the senior girls shoots for the basket; Junior […]
