Author Archives: Randy Thoms
County To Receive PILT Money
Koochiching County is in line for $2.8 million in payment-in-lieu-of-taxes from the state. The money offsets tax revenue that's not collected on public lands. The funding is based on over 17-thousand ...
Sep 20, 2019
NWO Hall Of Fame Preview: Trevor Stewardson
The 38th Annual Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony is September 28 and for the next week 93.1 The Border will be featuring the Class of 2019. Hall of Fame Executive Director D...
Sep 20, 2019
Tbaytel For Good Campaign Underway
You can now submit an idea on how to improve your community. The fall Tbaytel for Good Community Fund campaign is underway. Anyone can submit a project, idea, event or initiative that is aimed at impr...
Sep 20, 2019
International Falls Mayor Dies
Some sad news in municipal politics in International Falls. Bob Anderson, the mayor of International Falls, has died. Family members informed city administration this morning of his passing. No other ...
Sep 20, 2019 International Falls Mayor Bob Anderson addressing a Falls Chamber of Commerce meeting in an undated photo
Donation Helps Acquire New Chair
There's a new piece of equipment at the Chemotherapy Department at La Verendrye Hospital. A new chair for patients to sit while receiving their treatment was acquired thanks to a donation from the Emo...
Sep 20, 2019 (from L-R) Riverside Foundation Director Allison Cox, Emo Thrift Shop & Food Bank Board of Directors Nancy Flook, Eileen Bragg, Victor Gustafson, Charlene McTavish, Lincoln Dunn and Carol Hyatt, along with chemotherapy patient Cheryl Foster.
Leaders Get Back On Track On Day 10
On day 10 of the federal election campaign, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer used the backdrop of a hospital in Saint John, New Brunswick to make a policy announcement on Heath Care. Scheer says more...
Sep 20, 2019
Elections Canada Checking Its Lists
Canada's chief electoral officer is encouraging all Canadians to ensure they're on this year's voting list. Stephane Perrault says it all can be done online. "By registering and updating your informat...
Sep 20, 2019 ishmael n. daro / CC
Red Lake Mine Up For Sale
Newmont Goldcorp is looking at selling off its gold mine operation in Red Lake. A company official tells Acadia News they've started a process for the potential sale, as well as divesting its interest...
Sep 20, 2019
Local Sports For Friday, September 20
Three teams are perfect after the first week of play in the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League. How I Set Your Mother, the Volley Llamas and Serves You Rights all scoring two straight-set wins ove...
Sep 20, 2019
City Tax Ready To Go
A new city sales tax in International Falls is set to be implemented in less than two weeks. City council approved this week an agreement with the State Revenue department surrounding the tax. City Ad...
Sep 20, 2019
