Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Deadline for nominations is October 15, with inductees being announced in August 2022 The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is making a final call for nominations to its 2022 induction class. Co-chair of the Hall of Fame committee, Scott Fawcett, says they are looking for nominees in all three […]
The NorWOSSA boys and girls high school golf season has wrapped up for the season, with the Fort Frances Girls winning their league, and the Boys team bringing home silver. In Girls’ play, Maddy Bliss placed first, Marlee Bliss second and Ella Evans placed third, to win all three medals. […]
The Fort Frances Lakers played a double bill against the Thunder Bay Norskies on hometown ice last weekend. Although they put up a strong fight, they were defeated in both games. In Friday night’s match, the Norskies bested the Lakers 6-2. But the hometown boys rallied on Saturday, to nearly […]
Show your support for the Fort Frances Muskies football team, by catching the last home game of the regular season, on Friday, October 15. Kickoff starts at 4 p.m. as the Fort Frances High School takes on the Beaver Brae Broncos. The Broncos will be eager for revenge, after they […]
Master icemaker Brent Adamson, his crew and several volunteers have been busy getting the Fort Frances Curling Club surface installed for the season. The process required some speedy plant repairs by Ed Kaun and Son, but with finishing touches to the fresh surface taking place this week, the ice will […]
The Superior Dirt Riders season has wound down for another year, but local riders were able to take one last ride at a meet-up on September 24, before the season’s points were tallied. Kali Tessier, above, finished the season first in the Ladies Mini division, while Ozzy Hanson, top right, […]
The Memorial Sports Centre is now offering a 60-day grace period to youth aged 12 to 17 in order to get their vaccination requirement fulfilled before using the facility. This grace period expires on Nov. 20. Another grace period of 60-days will be offered to anyone turning 12 in the […]
Last year we told you about the running club Lori-Lynn Leduc was setting up as part of her role with the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC). Leduc is very happy with the progress the group has made. Leduc has had a good sized group coming out over the course of […]
The Fort Frances Lakers hit home ice for the first home game of the 2021-22 season on Friday night. Although they lost the match 9-2 against the Ice Dogs, it was an exciting night for hockey fans after a lengthy break from play. The team will return to home ice […]
In Norwassa football action Friday afternoon in Kenora, the Fort Frances Muskies scored an exciting 12 – 7 come from behind victory over the Beaver Brae Broncos. The game was scoreless midway through the 4th quarter. Muskie Senior quarterback Gabe Hyatt who was injured on the first series of the […]
Given that the tournament was in doubt until June, members of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament (RRWT) committee were very pleased with the showing over the weekend. While it took a while to wrap his mind around getting the tournament off the ground for this year, RRWT committee president Richard […]
Organizers of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament envisioned a traditional fishing tournament, despite Covid protocols. Their vision became a reality this past weekend, as 75 teams competed for cash and bragging rights, complete with entertainment, food and family events. Below are the top 30 teams. To see the full listing, […]
