Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The border closure has affected the lives of many people who cross between Canada to the United States, whether it’s to fish, shop or socialize. But for curlers, not being able to come to Fort Frances has added another hit. Because there are no curling clubs in International Falls, curlers […]
The Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances is reopening under the guidelines set out under the Yellow-Protect level of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. Aaron Bisson, recreational and cultural manager, said they are operating the same way they have before the lockdown. “We reached out to the health […]
The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame has new committee members. Founding members Terry Ogden, David Egan, and Larry Patrick have stepped aside. Ogden and Patrick will remain involved in an advisory capacity. Returning committee members Glenn Witherspoon and Jeannie Bujold are joined by Bob Tkachuk (Tah-chuck), Dan Bird, Dave […]
Businesses have been preparing to open back up after the lockdown, but for minor hockey associations, they are still waiting to see what will become of the rest of their season. Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association president, Craig Miller, said they are still figuring out their return to […]
The Fort Frances Lakers have not had the season they were hoping for because of the COVID-19 pandemic but are still trying to stay positive. Ron MacKinnon was the assistant coach for the Lakers but has since stepped in as interim head coach of the team following former coach Bernie […]
The Fort Frances council approved the recommendation from the Community Service Division to remove the ice from the Ice for Kids arena at the Memorial Sports Centre. Aaron Bisson, recreation and culture manager, said this approval will achieve two goals. First, it will reduce the operating costs for the arena, […]
If you want to be an engineer you go to engineering school. Similarly, if you want to become a lawyer, you go to law school. What if you want to be a Zamboni Driver? Do you go to Zamboni school? While there are no designated Zamboni driving schools, those who […]
Let it never be said that a pandemic can keep a volleyball club down. Even as their seasons have been decimated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, members of the 807 Selects Volleyball Club have been kept busy with virtual training and lessons, with coach Terry McMahon co-ordinating with different volleyball […]
The Voyageur Lions Club Polar Plunge, a usually well participated fundraising event run by the club saw a less than average outcome for its virtual Polar Plunge event this year. The event which is usually held at Point Park nearby La Place Rendezvous Hotel on the shores of Rainy Lake […]
There are only a few days left to finish off your run for the 2021 “Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run,” and according to the International Falls Chamber of Commerce, the move to a virtual-only event hasn’t been able to dampen the spirits of runners from around the world. Chamber President […]
It was announced on Jan. 6 that the Fort Frances Lakers head coach Bernie Lynch, has been suspended. The news comes after the Lakers’ winning streak against the Kenora Thistles U18 AAA team in December 2020. Fort Frances Lakers president, Gary Silander, said that the suspension is currently under review […]
The Fort Frances Lakers are still struggling to find their identity, because they have played so few games but head coach Bernie Lynch he said that he is happy with the progress they have made. “You try to give the player as much creativity and openness to do what they […]
