Author Archives: Randy Thoms
Advisory Committee Meets In Dryden
Moose hunters in the area will finally get to have a say in future provincial population management decisions. The Big Game Management Advisory Committee is hosting a public meeting today at the Best ...
May 30, 2019
Local Sports For Thursday, May 30
Another strong day for the Fort Frances Muskies track and field team at the NWOSSA championships in Thunder Bay. As a team, Muskies the finished third best in the senior division, fifth in the midget ...
May 30, 2019
Still More Work Ahead
It will be at least another two weeks before the traffic lights at the Mill Road overpass are removed. The lights are up as crew install expansion joints at the bridge. The town's Operations and Facil...
May 29, 2019
Recognition Of Indigenous Rights In Citizenship Oath
Indigenous people's rights could be recognized in future citizenship ceremonies for new Canadians. The federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed Hussen says new wording will be i...
May 29, 2019
Local Sports Report For Wednesday, May 29
Several medals for members of the Fort Frances Muskies Track and Field team at the NWOSSA championships in Thunder Bay. Emma Bone was the winner of the midget girls javelin event. She also finished se...
May 29, 2019
Caul Addresses Downtown Safety Concerns
The mayor of Fort Frances is asking area residents to give to agencies with the expertise to help those with mental health, drug and alcohol addictions. June Caul addressed the issue of safety in the ...
May 29, 2019
Discussion On Health Unit Merger Continues
The Northwestern Health Unit continues to express concern with a possible merger with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. Health Unit staff are speaking with municipal leaders, attending Fort France...
May 29, 2019
Legal Aid Budget Cuts Felt Locally
The Northwest Legal Clinic says it's now facing the impact of provincial funding cuts to Legal Aid Ontario. The province slashed the agencies budget in half earlier this year. For the regional legal c...
May 29, 2019
Fort Frances Opposes Library Cuts
Fort Frances town council is adding their voice to the opposition of the cuts to Ontario Library Services - North. Council approved a resolution at their meeting Monday urging the provincial governmen...
May 29, 2019
PCs To End Retailing Deal
The Ford government is hoping it is a step closer to allowing the sale of beer at corner stores. It comes with the announcement from Finance Minister Vic Fedeli that the government has introduced legi...
May 29, 2019
