Fort Frances Times S E RV I N G T H E R A I N Y R I V E R D I S T R I C T WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023
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Helping support Ukrainian family Yana Chupylka and her children are making the most of their new lives In Canada, though there are still some obstacles they are working to clear.
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Historic canoe trip departs Over 20 people depart Kay-Nah-ChiWah-Nung Historical Centre on Thursday morning, Aug. 3 on a trip to Northwest Angle. The hope is to recreate the journey that the original signers of Treaty #3 would have taken to get to the signing site. Left: Chief Marcel Medicine-Horton and his son Trapper are on the trip. Chief Marcel was part of a group of young men who made a similar trip 25 years ago now he’s taking his son on the same trip.
Seine River flood claim signed Seine River First Nation formally acknowledged the signing of its flood claim agreement with the governments of Ontario and Canada on Tuesday.
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Schoolhouse holds open house The Harris Hill School Committee held a return of their open house event to show off the S.S. Spohn #2 Schoolhouse and keep its memory alive.
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Along the way the group has stopped in Rainy River, Assasbaska Ojibwe Heritage Park and Sable Islands. The group has been supported by staff from Lake Life Adventures who have been carrying baggage and towing canoes by boat when paddlers get tired. The group should arrive at Northwest Angle in Minnesota tomorrow afternoon before returning home by bus. – Allan Bradbury photos
Ride for Memories Muskie football program set for this weekend gearing up for 75th season By Daniel Adam Staff Writer dadam@fortfrances.com
By Allan Bradbury Staff Writer abradbury@fortfrances.com
Manveer Kaur, event co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts has been getting tons of phone calls, emails, and people dropping in to register for the 21st annual Ride for Memories next weekend. “I am so excited already,” she says, noting all the work that goes into the event. “I’m enjoying every bit of it.” Kaur says the ride is a great chance for people to learn more about dementia and raise money for local supports. The Ride for Memories will help fund local initiatives like the Touch Quilt and Mindful Connections programs. The ride takes place on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Kenora, Red Lake, Dryden, and Fort Frances. The route comes from Kenora, stopping at Green’s Barbecue Bar in Nestor Falls for a coffee break. Around noon, riders will arrive in Fort Frances for lunch. Finally, the ride will end in Dryden around 6 p.m. with supper and accommodations for those who have registered. Those in Fort Frances will start at 8 a.m. from The Harbourage Restaurant after having breakfast there. Fort riders can head up to Nestor Falls for coffee, and then come back for the rest of the ride. Folks can register as a team or individual online at alzheimer. ca/krr/. If you register and pay for the associated meals or accommodations, Kaur says you’ll receive a tax receipt since it’s associated with the fundraiser. She says the society hopes to raise at least $40,000 at this year’s Ride for Memories.
The 75th season of Muskie football starts Saturday, August 19 at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) with equipment fitting for new and returning players. Players should check the team Instagram page for more details and to book a fitting appointment. The season kicks off at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 8 when the Muskies host the Dryden Eagles. Muskie football started in 1948 and celebrates its 75th year of providing all students who wish to join with the opportunity represent their community and school while improving their physical fitness, social skills, and learning the importance of punctuality, persistence, and preparation. With preparation in mind, practices start the week before school begins, on Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. Practices run from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21-Friday, Aug. 25; and Monday, Aug. 28, and Tuesday, Aug. 29, with team meetings after practice until 8:30 p.m. After school starts, practices shift to 3:30-6 p.m. The schedule runs as follows: Winnipeg High School Football League Division 3 FRI Sept 8 3:00 P.M. Dryden Eagles @ Fort
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Frances Muskies FRI Sept 15 4:00 P.M. Fort Frances Muskies @ Tec Voc Hornets, Winnipeg FRI Sept 22 4:00 P.M. Fort Frances Muskies @ St. Norbert Celtics (East Side Field) Winnipeg FRI Sept 29 3:00 P.M. St. John’s Tigers @ Fort Frances Muskies (Homecoming Game) FRI Oct 6 3:00 P.M. Fort Frances Muskies @ Beaver Brae Broncos, Kenora (Tom Nabb Soccer Complex) FRI Oct 13 3:00 P.M. Churchill Bulldogs @ Fort Frances Muskies FRI Oct 20 3:00 P.M. Daniel McIntyre Maroons @ Fort Frances Muskies Oct 25- 28 TBA Quarterfinals Nov 2 or 3 TBA Semifinals Nov 9 or 10 TBA WHSFL championship games Muskies head coach Lou Gauthier expects at least 30 players to return from the 2022 team that narrowly missed the playoffs with a record of three wins and four losses. This would include 20 of the 24 players who started more than half of last season’s games. Coaches also expect several new players to earn starting roles this season. The coaching staff is composed of head coach Lou Gauthier, offensive co-ordinator Vic Davis and assistant coaches, Greg Allan, Colten Allen, Shane Beckett, Morgan Perreault, and Jacob Ryll.
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