The youngest local gridiron enthusiasts will be back on the field in two weeks, going helmet on helmet to ready themselves for another season. Head coach Dean Bruyere and his staff will open training camp for the Muskie ‘C’ football squad Aug. 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., running at the same […]
Local Sports
It only made sense that the brightest smile on the Kitchen Creek Golf Course on Sunday afternoon belonged to a dentist. Dr. Steve Chown parlayed a mid-round birdie run and a par on #18 into his first victory in the Kitchen Creek club championships after former champ Greg Ward just […]
If you can’t putt, you can’t win in golf. Just ask Happy Gilmore—or Glen Mills. A wonky putter on the second day of play caused the assistant pro at Kitchen Creek to fall out of contention after a strong opening round at last week’s Manitoba PGA championship at Larters at […]
Mike Allison was no taller than the rink boards when he started to dream about making it to the NHL. “I think it began when I was when I was seven years old, thinking I was all the NHL superstars while playing hockey down in the basement,” said the Fort […]
Some shots found the hole; many other came to rest in wooded or watery graves. But it wasn’t so much the competition as it was the cause that counted at yesterday’s inaugural Rick Pearson Memorial Golf Tournament at Kitchen Creek Golf Club. More than $7,000 was raised by the 36 […]
By his own account, Mike Allison was a journeyman hockey player. Next month, he’ll be on the move again—this time to take his place among this region’s all-time sporting greats. The Fort Frances native and 11- year NHL veteran was at a loss for words after it was announced yesterday […]
With first place already in the bag, the thoughts of Sight & Sound now have turned to the post-season. The Rainy River District Fastball League leaders continue to build upon their impressive performance in 2003, having clinched top spot with a 16-1 record with three games left in the regular […]
Ladies’ amateur golf in Manitoba has a new heartbeat, and a local player is helping in strengthening that pulse. Fort Frances native Chrissy Thomson, fresh off winning the Manitoba Ladies Amateur Championship, managed two ties and one loss in match play to help Team Manitoba take second place during the […]
Images in Ron Westover’s driver’s side mirror are closer than they appear—and one in particular is getting closer by the second. The defending champion and current points leader in the Street Stock division saw his lead trimmed from 16 to three by fellow Devlin driver Denny Trimble, who grabbed his […]
The spotlight always shines on the best anglers at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship—and rightfully so. But the big stories involving the big winners aren’t necessarily the best stories. And while there are awards for the deserving winners, others who may have missed out on the money are equally […]
The right combination of teammates finally did the trick for the Lindner family. After several top-10 finishes matched up with other relatives, Minnesota siblings James and Bill Lindner put it all together to capture their first Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship on Saturday with a three-day total of 55.46 pounds. […]
Thirteen was definitely unlucky for Team Langlais. Sight & Sound pitcher Warren Voth battled back from first-inning difficulties to deliver a baker’s dozen of strikeouts and lead Team Oltsher to a 5-3 win in the annual Rainy River District Fastball League all-star game before a packed house at VanJura Stadium […]
