Curling is a sport that is relatively easy to learn and get into but clubs in the Rainy River District are struggling to get interested participants, especially the younger generation, through their doors and involved. In Stratton, its curling club is all volunteer run and puts a huge emphasis on […]
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As the days go on, more and more events and gatherings are being forced to be cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. You can add the Emo Walleye Classic to that list as the organizing committee on Sunday announced that the tournament would be axed this year […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont.–The SIJHL announced last Wednesday its first and second all-star teams for the 2019-20 season. First Team FORWARD: CODY BRUCHKOWSKI, THUNDER BAY NORTH STARS–Bruchkowski had a tremendous campaign, racking up 58 goals and assisting on 36 others for 94 points while earning SIJHL MVP accolades, as well as […]
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Holly McRae is hoping to inspire the next generation of girls in Fort Frances to push for their dreams and to never hold back through her journey in the world of strongman competition. The 32-year-old, who was born and raised in Fort Frances before moving to Thunder Bay at the […]
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The SIJHL continues to unveil its award winners for the 2019-20 season. Yesterday the league announced that Robert DeGagne of the Thunder Bay North Stars has been named its Coach of the Year for the 2019-20 season. He earned the laurels over fellow nominees Geoff Walker of the Red Lake […]
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He’s looking forward to the future after having his season end so abruptly, but Noah Loveday still is thankful for everything he has experienced. Despite the SIJHL season being cancelled early due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, Loveday was able to reap one final reward for his solid junior […]
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Getting that experience at a provincial championship is huge for the development of a young athlete and the Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team was able to see firsthand the level of effort needed to succeed on the all-Ontarios stage. Fort High compiled 1-3 record en route to a fifth-place finish […]
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For the first time in history, Fort Frances will host the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ girls’ hockey championships in 2022. Chris Sinclair, who curently is the head coach of the Muskie boys’ team, put together a bid for Fort Frances to host when he coached the girls’ squad back in 2018-19, and […]
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As directed by Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), the Fort Frances Lakers announce the remainder of the 2020 hockey season has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the 2020 Dudley-Hewitt Cup that was scheduled for April 28-May 2 here. Please check back to […]
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Very few sports have been safe from the repercussions of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic and NCAA diving was no different. Fort Frances native Molly Carlson’s collegiate career with the Florida State University women’s diving team came to an abrupt end after the NCAA announced last week that President Mark […]
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All they can do is move on and look forward to the future. Such is the mindset for members of the Fort Frances Lakers’ organization in the aftermath of news coming down Friday that the remainder of the 2019-20 CJHL/SIJHL season had been officially cancelled due to the ongoing global […]
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They put the hard work in all year but unfortunately weren’t able to end their seasons on their own terms. Each of the Muskie boys’ and girls’ hockey and girls’ curling teams are unable to attend their respective all-Ontarios competitions that were originally slated for later this month after news […]
