Author Archives: Randy Thoms
Minnesotans On Alert For High Pressure Water Treatment Program Salespeople
An issue that was a problem in Ontario is now a growing concern in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health is warning of some water treatment companies using deceptive sales tactics to sell thei...
Jul 02, 2019
Old Age Security Bumped Up
Seniors can expect to see more money in their pocketbooks. A boost to Old Age Security went into effect yesterday. The maximum amount is now just under $608 a month. The Guaranteed Income Supplement f...
Jul 02, 2019
Local Sports Report For Tuesday, July 2
Brody Strachan, Tanner Williamson and Raice Westover were the overall points winners from a two-day race event at Emo Speedway on the weekend. Strachan picked up the modified feature win on Saturday w...
Jul 02, 2019
Rickford Disputes Cuts Made To Board Staff
The MPP for Kenora-Rainy River insists no teachers are losing their jobs as a result of changes in funding to education. The Rainy River District School Board revealed in its budget this week the equi...
Jun 28, 2019
Heat Warnings In Effect
Heat warnings are still in effect for the Rainy River district. Environment Canada says temperatures are expected to soar into the 30s for the next three days with the humidity making it feel even hot...
Jun 28, 2019
More Forest Fires Reported
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry fire crews continue to be busy. Six new forest fires were reported yesterday, four of which remain active but are under control. None of the new blazes were ...
Jun 28, 2019
Exhibit Opens Tomorrow
An exhibit focusing on the discovery of explorer Sir John Franklin's ship opens at the Fort Frances Museum until tomorrow. "Echoes in the Ice: Finding Franklin's Ship" will be on display until the end...
Jun 28, 2019
Local Sports Report For Friday, June 28
Tanner Williamson of Fort Frances scored a third-place finish while racing in the mid-west modified feature at Winnipeg's Red River Co-op Speedway last night. Former Emo resident Christopher Leek was ...
Jun 28, 2019
Registration Forms Due Today
If you have plans to take part in the Colour Run on Canada Day in Fort Frances, today is the last day to drop of your registration forms to Taggs Sources For Sports. You can still sign up on the day o...
Jun 28, 2019 bobostudio / CC
Walk For Memories Raises $6,500
The numbers are in from the Alzheimer Society for Kenora-Rainy River's Walk for Memories held in Fort Frances earlier this month. Approximately $65-thousand was raised. A total of 67 people took part....
Jun 28, 2019 Participants who took part in last year's Walk for Alzheimer's in Fort Frances.
