Author Archives: Randy Thoms

The federal government is coming to the aid of legal aid in Ontario. It's providing almost $26-million for clinics to handle immigration and refugee cases. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's an a...

Fort Frances Her-ricanes are off to the championship final of the Rainy River District Women's Fastball League. They advanced with a lop-sided win over the Renegades last night. Renegades now await th...

An International Falls teen was hurt following a two-vehicle accident Sunday. Minnesota State Patrol says the 16-year-old was the driver of a mini-van that failed to stop at the intersection of Koochi...

Some changes impacting moose hunting in Ontario. The provincial government is now seeking public comment on a revised management strategy It includes changes to how licenses are issued to encourage hu...

The new owner of the idled Resolute Forest Products mill property is breaking his silence. Riversedge Developments only completed a deal with Resolute about a month ago. It's now giving the public an ...

We should soon learn more about the future of the idled Resolute Forest Products mill. The town of Fort Frances has announced a media conference for tomorrow. A brief release indicates "a statement re...

A forest fire near in the Rainy River district among four new blazes that broke out across northwestern Ontario yesterday. As of last night, the small blaze near Kindle Lake, about 75 kilometres north...

Zebra mussels have been found in a mine pit near Virginia, Minnesota. The state's Natural Resources department says the invasive species were found while the Rochleau pit was being drained for future ...

More road closures to be aware of in LaVallee township this week. Norris Road between Burriss Road West and Booth Road will be closed all day tomorrow and for part of the day on Wednesday. Work crews ...

Race five of six in the Superior Dirt Riders series took place in Kakabeka Falls where Dylan Tessier was 1st in the MX3 Beginner class and 3rd in the School Boy division. Landon Flinders scored a firs...