Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Following a pair of wins against the Kam River Walleye on home turf, the Fort Frances Lakers lost their first away game 4-1. The two teams are currently facing off in the semifinals of the SIJHL’s playoff series, and the Fort Frances Lakers are still leading 2-1 after last night’s […]
After getting a bye to sit out the first round of SIJHL playoff action, the Fort Frances Lakers have started their semifinal games strong with a pair of wins against the Kam River Walleye last Friday and Saturday nights at the Ice for Kids Arena in Fort Frances. The Lakers […]
The Fort Frances Lakers will head into Kam River’s barn tonight for their third game in a best-of-seven semifinal series after taking the first two with tough-fought 2-1 and 5-4 victories at home. The Lakers are likely facing another close battle against the Fighting Walleye tonight and Wednesday after two […]
Manitobans are being encouraged to register as organ donors as Green Shirt Day returns April 7, marking a national push to raise awareness and save lives through donation. The campaign is rooted in the legacy of Logan Boulay, one of the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Boulay, a […]
It was nearly a repeat of game one as the Kam River Fighting Walleye tied the game with less than 90 seconds on the clock, but Fort Frances Lakers Captain Pierce Gouin kept the game out of overtime as the clock wound down. Unlike the night before, the Walleye drew […]
Ice For Kids Arena was abuzz with the sound of 800 hockey fans as the Fort Frances Lakers opened up the SIJHL semi-finals with an overtime win on Good Friday in Fort Frances. The game was a back-and-forth affair as the Lakers and the Kam River Walleye traded attempts on […]
When the Fort Frances Lakers take to the ice Friday night against the Kam River Walleye, they will be doing so with extra motivation as one of the cornerstone players of the season will be missing. Lakers goaltender Nolan Koethler will be absent from the playoff run after an accident […]
The Fort Frances Lakers will be kicking off their playoff season this Friday, April 3, but there was still time for celebration as they held their annual awards banquet to recognize the hard work and dedicated players who have carried them through the year and into the top spot in […]
The Borderland Judo Club travelled to Thunder Bay last weekend to compete in the Mountainside Judo Club Mini Shiai. This was the first time some of the Borderland Judo members had the opportunity to compete. The Mountainside Judo Mini Shiai is a smaller tournament designed to get the fighters lots […]
The Dryden Ice Dogs lead their series over the Red Lake Miners 2-0 after games of 7-3 and 7-1 to start the series. The Thunder Bay North Stars lead the Ironwood Lumberjacks 2-0 after wins of 7-3 and 10-1. The Kam River Fighting Walleye lead the Sioux Lookout Bombers 3-1. […]
What started as a conversation between parents has led to a large volleyball club with teams across multiple age groups. The Cobra Kings and Queens Volleyball Club has been giving young indigenous volleyball players the opportunity to show that they can compete with the best players from all over the […]
With a weekend sweep of the Ironwood Lumberjacks, the Fort Frances Lakers clinched the first overall spot going into the SIJHL playoffs and earned a bye through the first round. Friday night’s performance was lackluster by head coach Luke Judson’s standards. Despite the 3-2 win, he knew the team could […]
