Author Archives: Randy Thoms
Task Force To Study Violence Against Native Woman In Minnesota
Minnesota is a step close to establishing a task force to examine the causes behind violence against Indigenous women and girls in the state. House of representatives gave unanimously approval to a bi...
May 16, 2019
Science North Camps Returning
Registration for Science North Summer Camps across northwestern Ontario is now open. Camps in Fort Frances will take place in July and August. The sessions are aimed at children 4 to 11. Science North...
May 16, 2019
Local Sports Report For Thursday, May 16
Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team has clinched first place in the NorWOSSA AA division after a pair of wins in Dryden yesterday. The Muskies improved their record to 4-0 with a 3-0 win over Kenora...
May 16, 2019
Single Health Unit Proposed For Northwestern Ontario
There's news the Northwestern Health Unit will be combined with the Thunder Bay Health Unit to form a health unit covering the entire northwest region. The changes are being put forward by the provinc...
May 15, 2019 Fort Frances office of the Northwestern Health Unit/File photo
No Decision Yet - Minister
Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott says no decision have been made regarding health unit. Speaking at Queen's Park, Elliott says there's still numerous consultations that need to take place bef...
May 15, 2019
MP Admits Mistakes, But Progress Made
A northwestern Ontario MP feels the federal Liberals have worked hard to bring real partnership and reconciliation with Indigenous people. Kenora MP Bob Nault addressed native leaders attending Grand ...
May 15, 2019
Smoking By-law Gets Update
A new smoking bylaw is now in place for the town of Fort Frances. It updates an existing one to reflect vaping and legalized cannabis use. It prohibits their use in municipal buildings and town vehicl...
May 15, 2019 Image courtesy Amir Mohd Khana/Pixaby
Water Monitors Wanted In Koochiching County
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is looking for volunteers to monitor water quality in the state's lakes, rivers and streams. This includes at some water bodies in Koochiching County. The MPCA s...
May 15, 2019
Grade 8s Learn High School Life
Some grade 8 students getting a feel for what high school life is like. A Grade 8 Day was held at Fort Frances High School yesterday. More than 200 students from elementary schools between Emo and Min...
May 15, 2019
Local Sports Report For Wednesday, May 15
Rainy River District Men's Fasetball League getting down to business last night with its season openers. Manitou Thunderbirds edged the Northway Bay Chieftans 3-2. Jeff Morrison with the win on the mo...
May 15, 2019
