Author Archives: Randy Thoms

Fort Frances Museum wants to celebrate language. It's seeking out people interested in telling a story in their own language. Curator Sherry George says it's a way of sharing cultural experiences and ...

The federal government is creating a new federal Pay Equity Commissioner. Karen Jensen will be the first to serve in the role. Her job will be to administer and enforce a new Pay Equity Act which come...

There could be some developments regarding the seizure notices placed on the mill in Fort Frances. The town posted the notices Tuesday as a means of recouping an outstanding tax bill. Developer Justus...

It is estimated that each day in Canada 10 people end their life and while another 250 make a suicide attempt. Tuesday was recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide Loss survivor Lindsay Hor...

This year's federal election is officially underway. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was at Rideau Hall today where the Governor-General accepted his request to dissolve Parliament. Speaking to reporter...

Communication between the town of Fort Frances and Riversedge Developments appears to have come to a standstill. Mayor June Caul says there have been no discussions with developer Justus Veldman in al...

The town of Fort Frances continues to seek out the protection of wood in hopes a potential operator can restart the idled mill. Speaking to the town's economic development advisory committee on Monday...

Fort Frances town council will begin next month crafting a new strategic plan. Chief Administrative Officer Doug Brown says they will do things a little different than what they've done in the past. "...

The town of Fort Frances is seizing control of certain assets on the mill property now owned by Riversedge Developments. Notices against a number company connected to Riveredge indicates all personal ...

A new head librarian and Chief Executive Officer has been hired for the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre. Joan McLean comes from the Region of Durham. She replaces Caroline Goulding w...