Author Archives: Randy Thoms

A historical mining site near Nestor Falls is getting some looks from an Edmonton company. Golden Rapture Mining has started a drilling program on property within Phillips Township. The area was the s...

A construction firm that damaged Bell network cables is being blamed for the loss of Bell telephone and Internet services in Atikokan. Services went out Thursday afternoon. Bell crews were not able to...

The provincial Liberals want a public funding model for clinics headed by nurse practitioners. They say those clinics are now charging patients for services that should be free. Critic Dr. Adil Shamji...

The Ontario Provincial Police says allegations of an attempted abduction are not true. The alleged incident is believed to have happened on Saturday night. The Facebook post claims nine women were abd...

Two members of the Rainy River District Paramedic Service have received provincial bravery awards for their involvement in a house fire in Atikokan. Syed Ali and Raphael Desautels were presented with ...

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...