The Senior Games are in full swing. The first local event was billiards, held May 24. Les Baker, above, took the top spot, followed by Dave Jorgenson and Bill Naturkach, in second and third. Today, golf and floor shuffleboard are scheduled. The games will continue until June 7, with winners […]
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Nearly 500 players have signed up for the Fort Frances Youth Soccer league this year, flooding the McIrvine Soccer pitch with a colourful crop of players several nights per week. The league has been forced work around the wet weather, resulting in several cancellations so far, but the season wraps […]
The 82-year old tug boat, a feature at the Sorting Gap Marina since 2009, has been taken out of the water to keep it from drifting away. According to Fort Frances Museum curator Kayleigh Speirs, “Attempts had been made to weigh the Hallett down using concrete blocks, however, due to […]
Flooding in the Rainy River region was made worse after multiple strong storm cells passed Sunday night. Water levels are at the level of the riverwalk this morning, Front Street (right) has flooded, and multiple roads and intersections have been closed, with more announcements expected today. To keep up on […]
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Town workers were busy sandbagging the waterfront yesterday. Concrete blocks have also been loaded onto the Hallet, to keep it secure. The town is asking anyone able to help with sandbagging to head down to the municipal yard. For a video of the loading, visit the Fort Frances Times on […]
Despite the rain, many people showed up to enjoy the 50th annual Manitou Fish Fry on Friday afternoon. The poor weather also didn’t stop Rainy River First Nations Chief and Council from putting on a great event at the pow-wow grounds north of Junction 11/71. —Daniel Adam photos
The high school soccer season kicked off last week, with a match-up between the Fort Frances Muskies and Rainy River Owls on Wednesday morning. The Muskies took the win for both matches, with 5-0 victories in each. – Daniel Adam photos
Representatives from the Rainy River District School Board were at the Mental Health Expo earlier this month, promoting mental wellness for kids and families. Participants were able to get information from dozens of organizations committed to mental wellness. – Daniel Adam photo
Sandbagging efforts continue across the region as high water levels continue to threaten infrastructure and homes. Namakan Lake has now exceeded water levels recorded in 2014, and Rainy Lake is quickly approaching its high water mark from that year as well. Volunteers for sandbagging are still being sought by area […]
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The Fort Frances Muskies opened their soccer season Wednesday. Defenders Katherine Fisher (above) and Izzy Meeks (left) were on hand for the girls’ 5-0 victory over Rainy River. The boys also defeated Rainy River 5-0. Callum McCormick (top left) takes a header. Garrett Paull (bottom left) directs traffic. Both Muskie […]
Grade 8 students from across the District had a chance to meet future classmates and check out Fort Frances High School on Grade 8 Day this week. – Daniel Adam photos
Spring ice break-up along waterways in the Rainy River District is a source of rising flood waters. – Cory Westover photo
