Forward Nick Hahkala took home the most improved player award at the Fort Frances Lakers’ annual awards banquet held Saturday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous. In his first season with the squad, Hahkala tallied six goals and five assists in 51 games.
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Brett Hahkala of the Fort Frances Lakers and Red Lake Miners’ defenceman Matt Krawiec looked to knock down a bouncing puck during the third period of the visitors’ 5-3 win Saturday night in the SIJHL regular-season finale for both teams at the Ice For Kids Arena. Hahkala scored once and […]
Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie Jacob Gnidziejko looked to get his body fully in front of the puck while teammate Nate Drobnick tried to prevent Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ forward Jacob Siebenga from getting to the rebound during the second period of the hosts’ 6-5 shootout win Friday night […]
Jamie Mountain Cordell Boyko of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs lunged to check Jaedin Ness of the Fort Frances Lakers off the puck during the third period of the hosts’ 6-5 shootout win here Friday night. Ness forced overtime in that one after notching the equalizer in the third period.
Jamie Mountain Goalie Jacob Gnidziejko was presented with the most valuable player award by head coach/general manager Wayne Strachan on Saturday afternoon. He also took home the team’s leadership award.
Sam Odrowski A group of Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club members gathered in the chalet at the Rocky Inlet trails for a pancake breakfast last Thursday to celebrate the club’s approval for a $40,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant.
Sam Odrowski Shannon Carlson, author of “Jack the Husky” and an advocate for the fair treatment of dogs, was at the Devlin Hall on Saturday for its “Spring Fling” vendor event, where she had her book on display and sold natural dog products. More than 20 vendors filled the hall […]
Jamie Mountain Brett Hahkala blasted a shot over Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ defenceman Ryan Brandt and a diving Jordan Wilde to notch the Fort Frances Lakers’ first goal of the game on a man advantage during the first period of his squad’s 6-5 shootout win Friday night at the Ice […]
Duane Hicks Construction is continuing on the new addition to the Super 8 Motel here. The 24-room expansion, being built by Syncor Construction of Thunder Bay, is due to be completed by the end of August.
Sam Odrowski Vai Lockman, left, and David Morrison enjoyed a game of Pokemon Monopoly at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday afternoon during its “Pokemon Party.” Children also enjoyed decorating cupcakes, participating in pin the tail on the Charmander, and other Pokemon-themed games. The library has run a series of […]
Sam Odrowski Crossroads students Cathryn Robinson, left, and Calleigh Councillor shared big smiles from the ice surface outside of the school during the ice skating portion of the “Project Sunset” program.
A western scene from an old-fashioned saloon is one of the wood carvings on display at the Fort Frances Public Library right now. The pieces will remain on display until March 29. The library tries to display different community artwork throughout the year.
