Fort Frances High School Muskies went through hockey tryouts last week. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams had four on-ice sessions. The teams will take to the ice later in the fall with the hopes of making it back to all-Ontario championships after they have been cancelled due to COVID […]
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Friday and Saturday marked the return of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament in the west end town, and the public had plenty on offer to take part in while waiting for the fishing teams to return, from food trucks and craft vendors to pull-tabs and a books sale put on […]
Representatives from the Salvation Army take their turn to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, in observance of the funeral taking place in England. Dozens of residents were in attendance at the ceremony, which took place at the Fort Frances cenotaph, and was organized by the Fort Frances Legion. […]
Brothers Sandy Stalker and George Walsh were two of the participants at the Terry Fox run on Sunday. Organization for the event was taken up by the Volunteer Bureau. Roughly 25 runners and walkers came out, with roughly $3100 raised. Walsh and Stalker have been involved in the Terry Fox […]
Residents at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home were treated to a shiny collection of vintage and collectors’ cars on Tuesday afternoon as part of the home’s Resident Council Week. The week celebrates resdients, their families and all those involved in day to day life at the home. Events will be ongoing […]
After a handful of setbacks and delays to the planned Canada Day fireworks, residents of Fort Frances and the surrounding areas were treated to an explosive spectacle along the east end riverbanks on Saturday night. –Allan Bradbury photos
The Muskies tackled the Dryden Eagles in the Fort Frances Muskies Football opening game on Friday. The Muskies put up a great fight, despite losing 7-0, after an Eagle touch- down late in the second half. The team hits the road for two games in Manitoba, but will be back […]
The Fort Frances Lakers are heating up the ice, as they prepare for the upcoming SIJHL season. Last weekend, the team was in training camp, honing their skills and gelling as a team, before they face off in the season opener, on September 24. They’ll be hoping for an enthusiastic […]
It was worth the wait for four young spectators, who came ready for the fireworks in Fort Frances on Saturday. Hundreds of residents gathered for the the display, which had been delayed from Canada Day, due to the record-breaking flood, which left much of the shoreline under water. – Allan […]
The water hasn’t always been our friend this summer, but a group of kayakers found something to love, with a peaceful evening paddle last month. Friends Evan Maxton enjoys the sunset from his green kayak, while Billy Ash and Neil Plumridge paddle out front. Summer might be waning, but there […]
The Muskies football team held its season opener on Friday, to a roaring crowd of sup- port. It was a close match-up, but the Dryden Eagles bested the Muskies with one touchdown and point after in the second half, for a 7-0 score. The team hits the road now, for […]
The Muskies Football Team has been in training almost daily since last month, and now they’re set to put their skills to the test. The team will be facing off against the Dryden Eagles tomorrow (Friday) at the Fort Frances High School field. Kick-off is at 3 p.m. GO MUSKIES! […]
