Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Many people think that service clubs like the Lions Club and Kiwanis are something for older, often retired people. But McKenna Begin sees Kiwanis as an opportunity to volunteer and help children in her community. At just 24 years old, McKenna Begin is the President of the Fort Frances Kiwanis […]
Last Friday, the Fort Frances Muskies held a 3 – 0 lead until midway through the 3rd quarter against undefeated Kildonan East before falling 34 – 3. The Muskies got a first half field goal from #1 Hayden Beckett. The Muskie offense were able to move the ball up and […]
The Muskie Girls Hockey team held a fundraising barbecue on Saturday, to raise funds for the team. Food and supplies were generously donated by Safeway and A Buck or two. The girls have been busy training, and the season is about to begin.
A group of 30 Grade 7 and 8 students finished a pilot course in flag football last week. The eight-session class was a partnership be- tween several organizations, including the Town of Fort Frances and the Northwestern Health Unit. The pro- gram was a mix of skills, drills and scrimmage, […]
In a weekend double-header, the Fort Frances Lakers weren’t able to overcome the Dryden Ice Dogs, losing to the visitors 9-2 on Friday, and 7-2 on Saturday, at the Ice for Kids Arena. The pair of losses puts the Lakers at a one win to five loss record in the […]
Crossroads School hosted its annual regional Cross-Country meet on October 7. Schools from both public and Catholic boards from across the District took part, sending students from Grades 4-8. The following are the top three finishers in each category: Place Name School TimeGrade 4 – Girls 1. Molly Latin North […]
Fort High Cross Country Team travelled to Dryden on October 6 to compete in the annual Turkey Trot Races. The event featured over 500 athletes. Runners from Fort Frances, Dryden, Kenora, Ignace and Sioux Lookout came to run the annual 5k matchup. Fort Frances Athletes dominated the podium in every […]
Friday in Winnipeg, the Fort Frances Muskies won their second game in a row with a convincing 66 – 12 win over the St. John’s Tigers. The Black and Gold defense shut down St. John’s and consistently gave the Muskie offense the ball on the St. John’s side of the […]
On Wednesday Sept. 28, Holmlund Financial announced a donation of $10,000 to Fort Frances High School (FFHS) Muskies sports. Owner Adrian Chapman says the company has experienced success this year despite financial turbulence and have been able to give generously out of that success. The business had pledged to give […]
Soccer is a sport that promotes teamwork, concentration, and self-discipline. With comfy shoes, a ball, and enough space to run around in, anyone and everyone can play. Starting October 3, the Fort Frances Youth Soccer (FFYS) program runs on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The five to seven age group will […]
Last Thursday afternoon the Fort Frances Muskie football team got their first win of the season with a dominating 49 – 6 win over West Kildonan from Winnipeg in their homecoming game. West Kildonan entered the game undefeated and in first place in the Currie Division of the Winnipeg HS […]
Fort Frances, ON (September 20, 2022) – In 2021, the Cyclone Swim Club learned it would receive a $46,400 Community Building Fund grant from the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Trillium Foundation that provided it with funds to support both coaching and pool rental fees for the 2021-2022 season. […]
