The Royal Canadian Legion in Emo opened for carpet bowling season, the first week of September. After the seniors finish playing, they all gather – while physically distanced – for a luncheon meal.
With COVID-19, all seniors play with their masks on and use different sanitized woods to push the balls along the carpet.
The LaBelle's Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic is set to launch this Saturday, Sept 26.
Although spectators will not be allowed, and the steak dinner has been cancelled, 33 teams have already signed up for the annual one-day tournament, which begins at LaBelle's Point Lodge, and allows anglers to fish anywhere north of the Causeway.
Tie up your shoes and stretch those quads, one local woman is ready to bring running to the masses.
Lori Leduc is a relatively new resident, most recently from Red Deer, Alta., who moved to town to be closer to her family, and in doing so has brought her years of running and coaching experience to both the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) and the general public at large.
It was an agenda item that was bound to be controversial, but in the end, it met little resistance as it was sent back to committee for another look.
The Fort Frances Lakers have hired a hockey veteran as its latest addition. Long-time coach Bernie Lynch has joined the bench as head coach. He replaces Milt Strachan, who stepped down from the role earlier this summer.
They have a new head coach at the helm, and are busy assembling a team, but ongoing COVID-19 regulations may derail the 2021 Lakers' season yet. Ice-in policies could put the start date – or the entire season – in jeopardy.
A report that will make its way to council next week is highlighting the two options the town is considering when it comes to reopening ice time at the Memorial Sports Centre.
The effort to honour local sports legends continues, but it will be a little while before the next banquet.
Sunset Water Sports officially used the adaptive water equipment donated by Child and Family Services last weekend.
Family and friends came to Point Park to watch and cheer for Nicole LePine, 22, the first person to use the adaptive sit ski after volunteers received extensive training on how to provide the assistance needed.
A local volleyball coach is hoping to elevate the sport to a new level in the district.
Terry McMahon has started 807 Selects Volleyball Club with the aim of increasing the skill levels of volleyball players in the district and giving more opportunities for those interested in pursuing the sport at higher levels.
