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THUNDER BAY -- Aly DaSilva had one goal on her mind on Thursday – setting a new junior girls triple jump standard. On her first attempt, she missed by a centimetre.

The Lakehead Thunderwolves will open the 2016-17 OUA hockey campaign with a pair of home dates Oct. 14 and 15 against the Windsor Lancers.

A.J. Schugel is starting to hit his groove in Pittsburgh. The former Thunder Bay Border Cats star has found regular duty in the Pirates bullpen this season, his second in the major leagues.

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Congratulations to Zachory Abbott Grade 7 student at Kingsway Park Public School who for seciond place in the NASP (National Archery in School Program) Provincial archery tournament.

THUNDER BAY – The rumours are flying about the future of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.

THUNDER BAY – Michele McKenzie will be making her Can-Am Police Fire Games debut next month. The Thunder Bay Police Service sergeant is set to represent the force and the city when the Games open on July 16.

Ultimate Gymnastics held its competitive program year-end showcase this past Sunday in support of the RFDA Thunder Bay.

THUNDER BAY – Just when the Thunder Bay Border Cats looked ready to wake up from their nightmare start to the season they find themselves one loss away from setting a new Northwoods League record.

THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Chill finally played to their reputation as a Premier Development League powerhouse. It just took the club facing a two-goal deficit and the prospect of a three-game losing skid to answer the bell.