Author Archives: Randy Thoms

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...

An Edmonton man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman from Long Lake 58 First Nation. OPP says the 31-year-old appeared in a Thunder Bay courtroom on Saturday on a charge of failin...

An opportunity to be a part of the planning for this year's Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. It is looking for five new directors. Volunteer Coordinator Jeannette Cawston says they will take o...

Voyageurs National Park is reopening two campsites closed because of eagle nesting areas. The sites are on Kabetogama Lake. Park officials say nearby nests were not occupied for breeding this spring. ...

The MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River is looking for some initial action from the federal government regarding the International Bridge. Local concerns about toll fees and the condition of the bridge lin...

Here are the results after the first day of fishing at the Emo Walleye Classic 1st - Team 4: Jim Steele and Jessica Steele (12.73lbs) 2nd - Team 5: Ted Heyens and Kelvin Caul (10.31lbs) 3rd - Team 30:...