Author Archives: Randy Thoms

The town of Atikokan has its budget for this year in place. The town is budgeting to spend more than $21.5 million. This includes $10.8 million on capital projects. For residential ratepayers, it mean...

Fort Frances council has agreed to reach out to the lone runner-up in the 2022 municipal election to fill the position vacated by David Kircher. That would be Kaleb Firth. Mayor Andrew Hallikas says h...

The city of International Falls still hopes to tear down the burned-out band shell at Smokey Bear Park by July 4th. The facility was destroyed in May. City council approved the appointment of a firm t...

The District of Rainy River Services Board is recognizing some of its staff. Several paramedics have been honoured for their actions while on duty. Three are recognized for their involvement in the bi...

The opposition says it will be ready for an early election call. Speculation arose last week with the Ford government's announcement to expand beer and wine sales two years earlier than planned. The P...

Fort Frances town council is expected to decide tonight how to fill the seat vacated earlier this month by David Kircher. Kircher resigned after the town's Integrity Commissioner found he violated sev...

The early announcement of expanded beer and wine sales is fueling speculation about an early election in Ontario. The Premier sidestepped several questions from reporters when asked if the move was le...

There are 69 new physicians from NOSM University. Convocations ceremonies were held in Thunder Bay and Sudbury last week. It is the largest class to graduate from the University in its 19-year history...

An act of vandalism in Atikokan. OPP say damage was caused to the Caboose at the Atikokan Museum. It is believed to have occurred sometime during the winter. Police were only informed earlier this mon...

Dylan Tessier and Jeff Judson are this year's winners of the Emo Walleye Classic. They finished the two-day fishing tournament with a catch of 18.59 lbs. That was more than four pounds better than the...