Staff It wasn’t the type of showing he had hoped for over the weekend. Fort Frances native Steve Arpin finished shy of advancing to the finals during the third round of the Americas Rallycross (ARX) at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres held Saturday and Sunday. Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross’ (VARX) Scott […]
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Staff It looked like it could be over early but wound up turning into one of the most thrilling games so far in the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League’s playoffs. The 10th-seeded Sabaskong Tebinaak used a trio of multi-run innings to outlast the fifth-seeded Fort Frances Mud Dogs 24-19 […]
Staff With their perfect season on the line, the Sight & Sound Wolves decided to throw a wrench into the Fort Frances Braves’ plans. John Desaulniers homered twice, and pitched a complete game, to help the second-seeded Wolves hand the top-ranked Braves their first loss of the Rainy River District […]
Jamie Mountain John Desaulniers of the Sight & Sound Wolves busted his way down the first-base line to reach safely on an infield single during his squad’s 10-4 win over the Fort Frances Braves in the first game of the East Division final in Rainy River District Fastball League action […]
Jamie Mountain Natalie Desjardins of Al’s Racquet Stringing tried to stave off a defender while she loaded up to hammer a pass up the pitch during her squad’s 6-1 romp over La Place Rendez-Vous in Borderland Soccer League women’s division action last Tuesday night at the St. Francis Sports Field. […]
Jamie Mountain Kiya Fenwick of Dryden (above) showcased some of her riding skills Sunday morning during the Borderland Quarter Horse Association’s annual show at the Emo fairgrounds. She claimed first place in the Novice Youth division, riding her horse Sleep Deprived. Dale Barkman of Steinbach, Man. (top right) was a […]
Jamie Mountain Jarrah Tom of the 10th-seeded Sabaskong Tebinaak smacked an inside-the-park home run during her squad’s 24-19 win over the fifth-seeded Fort Frances Mud Dogs in a Loser’s Side playoff game in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action last Wednesday evening at the St. Francis Sports Field here. […]
Submitted Jeff Gustafson is hoping for five bass per day this week at the Forrest Wood Cup in Arkansas.
The Fort Frances Museum’s front entrance is getting revamped to accommodate those with accessibility issues. Construction workers were on-site this morning continuing to build a ramp while adding on a rail. -Sam Odrowski photo
Sam Odrowski A temporary “bailey bridge” now is being utilized on the south side of the overpass here as Makkinga Contracting and Equipment Rentals has begun replacing storm sewers and watermains that run underneath the roadway. The whole project is slated for completion by Oct. 19.
The Canadian Press MORLEY, Alta.–Police say a German tourist who intentionally was shot in the head while driving on a highway in southern Alberta could have permanent effects from the injury. RCMP said a bullet penetrated the head of the 60-year-old man, but he was conscious and talking when he […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–The Ontario government says it will offer “non-financial incentives” to brewers who sell their beer for $1 once the province’s buck-a-beer plan is in place later this month. Premier Doug Ford said participating businesses will be offered prime spots in Liquor Control Board of Ontario stores, […]
