Author Archives: Randy Thoms
Local Sports Report For Friday, July 5
In the Rainy River District Men's Fastball League last night, Couchiching Raiders defeated Northwest Bay 13-6. Barwick beat the Sabaskong Lakers 5-1. DJ Mosbeck slugged a homer for the Knights. The Fo...
Jul 05, 2019
Hospital Workers Rally
Health care workers in the Rainy River district are drawing attention to how under funding of hospitals is impacting health care services locally. They gathered for a noon hour rally outside LaVerendr...
Jul 05, 2019
Atikokan Man Killed In Nakina Accident
A 36-year-old Nakina resident is facing several driving related charges following the death of a man from Atikokan. OPP say 24-year-old Adam Wiens was died after falling from a moving vehicle in Nakin...
Jul 05, 2019
Three Hurt In Crash Near Littlefork
Three people were taken to hospital following on accident near Littlefork yesterday. Minnesota State Patrol says a Chevy Equinox travelling on County Road 22 came into collision with a Ford half ton o...
Jul 04, 2019
No Store For Fort Frances, Yet
The Ford government says it is moving ahead with the next round of cannabis stores. Kenora and Thunder Bay have been identified as locations for the next five stores the government will license. In in...
Jul 04, 2019
Tickets Now Available
The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is set for later this summer. It will take place at the La Place Rendez-Vous August 10th. Committee member Terry Ogden says tickets are now avai...
Jul 04, 2019
July 4th And Smokey The Bear Celebrated In International Falls
America is celebrating its 234th birthday today. July 4th celebrations still expected to continue in International Falls despite a rainy morning. Most events will take place at Smokey Bear Park. Mayor...
Jul 04, 2019
Local Sports Report For Thursday, July 4
In the Rainy River District Women's Fastball League, the Sabaskong Tebinaak got by Dawson 17-12. Other winners from last night include Northwest Bay, Couchicing, and the Herricanes. A game between Big...
Jul 04, 2019
Minnesota Taking Steps To Combat Opioid Addictions
An effort to combat the opioid crisis in Minnesota is now entrenched in legislation. Governor Tim Walz signed a bill that includes new fees for pharmaceutical companies with the revenue used to offset...
Jul 03, 2019
Taking Action On Blight
The city of International Falls is taking some action to deal with unsightly properties. Council agreed this week to issue notices against two residential properties and a commercial site. City solici...
Jul 03, 2019
