The “1K Onesie race” was especially popular for young skiers, and many others turned out for the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s annual loppet. Others skied in a four Km race Skiers wore colourful outfits and got a lollipop when they finished.
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–Allan Bradbury photo
The sliding hill was full at Millennium Park in Alberton on Monday afternoon. The family fun day put on by the Alberton Rec. Committee was one of many events happening for Family day. The nearby ice rink was busy as was the rink shack as people picked up hot dogs, […]
– Allan Bradbury, Ken Kellar photos
There was plenty on offer for families in the Rainy River District this past Family Day Monday, February 20, 2023. Couchiching First Nation held a multitude of events going on throughout the day at the Multi-Use Centre, while plenty of fun was to be had in Alberton at the Millennium […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
- Allan Bradbury
The Muskie Boys Junior and Senior basketball teams have reached the end of their season, earning silver at NorWOSSA in Dryden last weekend. The junior Muskie boys, above, beat Dryden easily in their semi-final basketball match on Friday morning but injuries from that game and earlier in the season made […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
Millennium Park in Alberton was bustling with activity for Family Day yesterday. Kids and their families enjoyed a day of skating, sledding, games, and snacks.
–Allan Bradbury photo
The double bill of blues artists Lloyd Spiegel and Suzie Vinnick were a hit at the latest Tour De Fort show on Valentine’s Day. Both artists showed their amazing guitar chops as they performed. Other highlights included Spiegel’s hilarious stories and when the pair ended the night with a duet […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
From January 27-29 the Fort Frances Cyclones Swim Club attended the Northwestern Ontario Long Course Championships. While the team saw great podium finishes, head coach Debbie Murray says they don’t always gauge success by podium performances. “For our swim club what’s important and what’s always emphasized is personal goals,” Murray […]
Winter may be trying to stay a little longer, but there are signs all over the District that its days are numbered. The cutest proof of the changing seasons is this little girl, born in the sunshine on a balmy +6 degree day, on Kim Jo Bliss’ farm. Cattle farms […]
Members of the Rainy River District Trappers Council gathered at the Sunset Country Métis hall last Saturday to discuss a variety of topics related to trapping and the fur trade. Discussions included best practices for cats and canine trapping, value-added trapping as well as skinning demonstrations. –Allan Bradbury photos
Borderland Judo club members that attended the Inner City tournament in Winnipeg on February 4, bringing home several medals. Back row L to R: Jax Barron, Travis Wood, Logan Sutton-Byzewski, Paxten Hughes, Grayson Wright, Khloe Laur, Mitchell LeBlanc, Morgan Good-Thurber. Front Row: Gord Witherspoon, Francis Logue, Liam Wood, Sawyer Lance, […]
