Hello, my name is Aynsley Teeple. I’m 14 years old, and will be attending grade 9 at Fort Frances High School. Recently, I graduated from grade 8 at Sturgeon Creek School. I live in Chapple ON, with my dad Jason, stepmom Chantelle, my three brothers Wilson, Mason and Bradley. I […]

The Rainy Lake Market has been heating up, with the easing of Covid restrictions. A wide assortment of vendors are on hand each Thursday, with crafts, produce, live entertainment, and even cotton candy. The market is open each Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rainy Lake Square. – […]

The Fort Frances Senior Centre took advantage of easing Covid restrictions, to hold a snooker tournament for its members. The event was held alongside a Christmas in July celebration. – Merna Emara photo

The Fort Frances Senior Centre proved that it’s never too early for some holiday cheer. Organizers at the facility treated its membership to a Christmas in July party. Santa shed his red suit for a pair of shorts, but the party was complete with decorations, tree and Christmas goodies. – […]

We sat down with defending Wissota Midwest Modified Champion #14C Cody Ossachuk. What is your favourite track food? Pizza When did you start racing? 17 Why did you start racing? I have been going to the races all throughout my childhood. Greg Ferris was a great inspiration for me, as […]

Stella Anderson, 3, was very excited that her Dad Kyle was fishing in the bass tournament on team 110. She created a float using her wagon. She worked hard, added jewels and stickers to each fish. – Brittany Bonner-vickers photo

Jay Samsal, Scott Dingwall, Troy Norman and Jeff Gustafson celebrate Samsal and Norman’s victory at the FFCBC this past weekend. They finished in the top spot with a total weight of 62.10 pounds to win the grand prize of $10,000 and full bragging rights. For more photos and tournament wrap-up, […]

More than two dozen students have been meeting this week at the Fort Frances High School football field for a touch football and skills camp, led by the Muskies coaching team. The program is free of charge and open to anyone in Grades 7-12 interested in learning some skills or […]

This week we sat down with our reigning Emo Street Stock Champion #15R Raice Westover. What is your favourite race track food? Chili and Cheese Nachos When did you start racing? I started racing go-karts when I was five, I then moved up into Street Stocks at age 12. Last […]

Fort Frances is currently dealing with the impact of several forest fires in the region as a haze of smoke has blanketed town for the past week, becoming particularly thick and noticeable yesterday afternoon. The website firesmoke.ca shows that thick layer of smoke is likely to linger for the foreseeable […]

Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy (RLGA) members and staff from Green’s BrandSource were hard at work yesterday afternoon and evening carting flooring from the RLGA’s old home at the Memorial Sports Centre down to be installed at their new Scott Street location. The flooring is just the most recent step in […]

Three grads wave to residents of Rainycrest Long Term Care, in the opening event of prom on Saturday. Several events were planned by a group of volunteer parents, with a twist on tradition, including an outdoor dinner catered by Flint House, and a Grand March at Sorting Gap Marina. – […]