The Muskies senior boys lost a hard fought semi-final match against Dryden 56-44. The Muskies junior boys beat the Beaver Brae Broncos to win the Gold medal in their closest game of the season. Up by only seven points at half time they filled the basket in the second half […]
Local Sports
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Rock Room Community Climbing Gym is opening its doors to a world of climbing experiences featuring routes from around the globe. Creators and business partners Mike Hyer and Cody Cook saw a need for a climbing gym in the city, purchased the former Fresh Air Experience building on Victoria Avenue, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
A shutout on Sunday night and a tight contest on Family Day Monday saw the Fort Frances Lakers take four points over the weekend to remain atop the SIJHL standings. Sunday’s game was a 7-0 blowout, which despite the score, was no small achievement. Each of the Lakers’ seven goals […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Lakers have partnered with Rusty Myers Fly-In Outposts and other local fishing and tourism businesses to use the weekend to celebrate lake life in the Fort Frances region. With the announcement from the province noting that the Family Day weekend is a free fishing weekend, and with temperatures creeping […]
By Times Staff
The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is celebrating the 2026 Winter olympics by showcasing Olympians who were born or raised in town. The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are currently underway, and former Fort Frances resident Anders Johnson will be representing Canada in several speed skating events over the […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Staff writer
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Holes were carved and rods started pulling in fish flopping on the ice during Sunday morning’s fishing derby in Rainy River, Ont. Honouring the late Rick Bourre, an active member of the Rainy River community and avid outdoorsman, the Rick Bourre Memorial Ice Fishing Derby brings the community together in […]
In last week’s article about Olympic speed skater Anders Johnson, the Times erroneously reported that his Grandfather Danny Johnson was a goaltender. In fact, Johnson, the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Famer, was actually a forward for the Winnipeg Jets and played alongside hockey great Bobby Hull.
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
A professional diver with ties to the region is at the 2026 Winter olympics, though she’s not competing. Molly Carlson, a 2024 World Aquatics High Diving World Cup gold medalist, Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series competitor and content creator, is attending the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter olympics, not as […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The opening ceremonies are imminent, competition has already begun, and thus the 2026 Olympics are underway. Canada’s drive to own the Olympic podium began yesterday with the first games of mixed doubles curling. Canada emerged victorious over Czechia 10-5, adding a second win over Norway this morning 6-3 and will […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The Rainy River District will be represented at the 2026 Olympics in Italy. Fort Frances born Anders Johnson, grandson of the late Danny Johnson, and grandma Karen of B.C. and grandson of the late Jack Winik, and grandma June of Emo, Ont., has qualified to compete in the Milano Cortina […]
By Times Staff
If you’re looking to take in some Olympic action this month, head down to the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) to celebrate with other sports fans. The FFPLTC will be streaming the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics for viewing at the library throughout the entirety of the games, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
When the SIJHL’s top players take to the ice Feb. 6-7 in Dryden, Fort Frances Lakers will be well represented, with seven players across the two teams and an assistant coach behind the bench as well. Five members of the Lakers, goaltender Brady Cates, defenseman Zak Green, and forwards Pierce […]
