Author Archives: Randy Thoms

Eight people across the Rainy River district are making court appearances with new charges. All were individuals wanted on outstanding warrants. Provincial Police say they were able to round up all of...

Fort Frances town council is rejecting the idea of a by-election to fill the seat vacated by Mandi Olson. They will instead invite people to apply and make an appointment from those interested. Five o...

The mayor of Fort Frances has been hospitalized. A release from the town says Andrew Hallikas is there to help recover from undisclosed health issues that were first identified this summer. As result,...

The Borderland Snowmobiling Club is preparing for a new season. Snow may still be several weeks away, but the club is actively raising money to set up another warming shelter on its trails. Member Fra...

An area resident has been heavily fined for selling baitfish and leeches without a licence. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the resident of Berglund was charged following a two-yea...

Women 40 and older are being encouraged to use this month to get screened for breast cancer. Riverside Health Care is holding a one-day mammography blitz at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort France...

Contract talks between Ontario's colleges and members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union in mediation. It came after college faculty voted more than 79% in favour of strike action to back c...

Hydro users will see lower electricity costs this winter. The Ontario Energy Board has approved rate changes that take effect November 1st. For customers on Time-of-Use plans, the lowest rate falls by...

Ontario's Health Minister says it is unacceptable knowing that some home care patients are not getting needed supplies. Some reports suggest patients are being directed to emergency rooms and medical ...

Fort Frances town council will discuss next week how to fill the vacancy at its table. A notice from the town says the clerk's office officially received Mandi Olson's resignation on Monday. It sets i...