Joey Payeur Scott Clendenning is working hard—and working his players hard—to return them to the right frame of mind. The head coach of the Muskie girls’ hockey team is running his team through its paces at a high tempo during practice this week as the NorWOSSA champs get set to […]
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Joey Payeur This group of sledders began their trek from La Place Rendez-Vous to Emo and back during a snowmobile poker run hosted by the Borderland Snowmobile Club on Saturday. A total of 50 riders took part in the event.
Heather Latter Using ashes, Fr. Wayne McIntosh made the sign of the cross on the forehead of Rainycrest resident Marjorie Advent during a service there last Wednesday to mark Ash Wednesday—the first day of Lent.
Heather Latter Longtime Fort Frances Lakers’ supporter Jim Fowler helped players Miles Nolan, Riley Daly, and Jordan Cartney (not pictured) carry in boxes containing old photos, books, and plaques from the local mill, which have been donated to the Fort Frances Museum. The museum will use some of the items […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Canadians’ goalie Tyson Pitkanen thrust out a toe to stop this scoring chance by David Snyder of the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) during the third period of the home squad’s 6-2 loss Sunday in the fifth-place game of the inaugural Hockey Northwestern Ontario Midget ‘AA’ […]
Duane Hicks A new brand for Fort Frances will be unveiled later this spring. Tannis Drysdale, a consultant with the Rainy River Future Development Corp., told town council last night that consulting firm Twist Marketing is nearing the completion of the brand project. Initial drafts are being reviewed by the […]
Staff Devin Tappenden’s stellar work between the pipes last month caught the attention of more than just frustrated opponents. The Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie was named the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s second star of the month for February after going 8-0 with a 1.88 GAA and .927 save percentage. Tappenden […]
Heather Latter Rachael McCoy, left, Rhyan McLean, Hunter McLean, and Courtney McCoy had fun skating at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday while OPP Cst. Anne McCoy looked on. The Rainy River District OPP and Treaty #3 Police Service, in conjunction with the Rainy River District Community Policing Committee, hosted […]
Staff Town council will get an update tonight from the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum regarding “Snoasis 2,” which is coming up this Saturday from noon-2 p.m. at the Lions Park. Activities include some outdoor games and free hotdogs (while supplies last). The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club also […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP currently is investigating a break and enter at a grocery store in Emo. Around 12:33 a.m. today, a male was observed leaving the area of the store. He fled when approached by a witness. The suspect was described as a younger male, about 5’8” […]
Staff A day after having a number of individuals in the spotlight, the Fort Frances Lakers reminded everybody they are the team to beat with the SIJHL post-season about to start. Lucas DeBenedet concluded an MVP-worthy campaign with a goal and two assists to lead the Lakers to a 6-2 […]
Staff Both Muskie hockey squads will be seeded in the top 10 when their respective OFSAA ‘AA’ hockey championships get underway next week. The boys’ team—coming off a 14-1 regular season and a 4-0 march to the NorWOSSA title—received the fifth seed from the tournament selection committee for their provincial […]
