Author Archives: Randy Thoms
Tournament Deadline Approaching
The deadline to enter an all-women walleye fishing tournament is fast approaching. Anglers have until Monday at noon to enter the Lake of the Woods Women's Walleye Tournament. Co-chair Jen Hansen says...
Jun 14, 2019 Photo courtesy Lake of the Woods Women's Walleye Tournament/Facebook
Truck Inspections Conducted
Commercial vehicles were the subject of inspections in the Rainy River district over the last 24 hours OPP and Ministry of Transportation enforcement officers teamed up for an enforcement blitz called...
Jun 14, 2019 Photo courtesy Ontario Ministry of Transportation/Facebook
Universal Drug Program Touted
The federal government is being urged to develop a pharmacare program in Canada for prescription drugs. An advisory council, headed by former Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins, recommends it be a u...
Jun 14, 2019
Pikangikum Teenager Killed In Cochrane
Tragedy has struck the family and friends of a 16-year old girl from Pikangikum First Nation. The community's leaders are confirming the teenager was hit and killed by a vehicle during the evacuees' s...
Jun 14, 2019
Inquiry Asks Political Leaders To Implement Calls To Action
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is calling on Canada's political leaders to accept and act on its report. It comes after comments from Conservative leader And...
Jun 14, 2019
Parade Participants Wanted
Participants are now wanted for this year Canada Day Parade in Fort Frances. Rainy River Future Development Corporation is again handling its planning. Tourism and Events Coordinator Emma Dykstra says...
Jun 14, 2019
Local Sports For Friday, June 14
Jesse Tom slugged two homers as the Fort Frances Braves whitewashed the Rainy River Royals 10-nothing in the Rainy River District Men's Fastball League. That extends the Braves win streak to seven gam...
Jun 14, 2019
Fort Frances Version Of Jurassic Park
The Rainy Lake Square in Fort Frances will become Jurassic Square tonight. A big screen television is being set for local basketball fans and anyone else to enjoy Game 6 of the NBA final between the T...
Jun 13, 2019
New Gymnastics Club Needs You Help
A newly formed gymnastic club is seeking your support. The Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy is a finalist for $5-thousand in the latest Tbaytel For Good campaign. The club is hoping to secure the money t...
Jun 13, 2019
Local Sports Report For Thursday, June 13
Couchiching Raiders extended their win streak in the Rainy River District Women's Fatball League to 7 games after a 25-8 win over Dawson last night Steph Legree with a homer for the Raiders. Jenn Sing...
Jun 13, 2019
