Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Fort Frances Town council is to make a decision on whether to require proof of vaccination when accessing the Memorial Sports Centre and the Fort Frances Senior Centre. The Community Services Executive Committee unanimously agreed with the recommendation of a blanket policy to require all individuals eligible for a vaccine […]
There’s nothing better than cruising down the highway in your own set of wheels, and now the Fort Frances Lakers can experience that sensation first-hand. The new team bus comes courtesy of the Beyak Automotive Group, and Nick Beyak, along with other Beyak Automotive Group members, were on hand on […]
Place Race Moto 1 Moto 2 Landon Flinders – Fort Frances Saturday 2 Super Mini 2 2 3 85cc 12-16 5 2 Sunday 1 85cc 12-16 2 1 1 Super Mini 1 1 Ozzy Hanson – Fort Frances Saturday 1 Super Mini 1 1 Sunday 2 85cc 12-16 1 2 […]
Ah, perfect night, imperfect shooters. The prevailing belief all summer was great scores were nere impossible given the 90 degree weather. Failure begs many and any reasons(excuses!). Alas, August 31 skeet did see a 24/25 from Brad Houghton but Brad’s one miss was an easy incomer. So “easy” that new […]
With the conclusion of the local race season at the Emo Speedway this weekend, the drivers ended the season with a bang or two and some amazing racing action for the fans. With 3 championship battles on the line every point was important, and the race track itself wasn’t going […]
Strong, fast and tough are all adjectives often used to describe superhuman athletes. But oftentimes, the strongest thing they can do is get help. Advocates for the importance of athlete’s mental health have recently surfaced, especially with the increased online presence and media scrutiny. This awareness was not a very […]
Over the past few weeks, more children were able to enjoy their time on the lake using Sunset Water Sport’s adaptive equipment, thanks to a sponsorship from Fairstone. Shawna McRitchie and Mar Fraczkiewicz are co-owners of Sunset Water Sports. They both have the goal of making water sports accessible to […]
Annual Race for the Fallen to finish out the year, September 4 and 5. Mother Nature bested our Weekend Warriors one more time this season as the clouds opened up Friday and Saturday and made the grounds of the Emo Speedway too damp to welcome drivers of any kind. With […]
It’s been a rough couple of years in the sports world, but the Superior International Junior Hockey League is pleased to reveal the details of the 2021-22 Regular Season schedule which will mark the league’s 20th Anniversary. The seven active teams in the SIJHL, including the Fort Frances Lakers, will […]
On Monday August 30, the Fort Frances Muskies return to the football field for this first time since November 2019 when they won the Winnipeg High School Division 3 championship. While the Muskies hope to return to the Winnipeg High School League in 2022, due to the pandemic, the team […]
The first Explore Rainy Lake Digital Fishing Tournament has come to a close, with a number of anglers taking home prize money. The tournament, sponsored by the Town of Fort Frances in partnership with the Rainy River Future Development Corporation, provided $5,000 in prize money for the virtual tournament. Youth […]
Can’t wait for the Lakers’ season to start? Here’s your chance for a sneak peek at the team – the Lakers will be opening their Training Camp to the public. It starts on Friday at 6 p.m then 9:30am and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m on Sunday. Fans are […]
