Author Archives: Randy Thoms

The International Falls Broncos earned a split on the basketball court against Deer River on Friday. The varsity team lost 100-59, while the junior varsity squad was victorious in their game, beating ...

The Fort Frances Muskies high school hockey teams will play for NorWOSSA gold on Saturday. The boys team defeated the Sioux North Warriors 5-2 at the Ice For Kids Arena to advance to the final against...

A milestone for a multi-million dollar broadband project. Grand Council Treaty 3 says services are now available in Naicatchewenin, Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, Couchiching and Wabauskang. Known as the Di...

The provincial government intends to reverse an Ontario Energy Board decision related to the hook-up of new natural gas services. The OEB approved in December that residents and businesses pay the ful...

A slight dip in the water levels of lakes within the Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake basin. It is still within the normal range for this time of year. However, the Lake of the Woods Control Board say...

Bill 124 is no more. The Ford government has repealed the wage-restricting legislation in its entirety through an Order in Council. The move comes after two court rulings deeming it unconstitutional a...

The Ford government is defending its support for home care. Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa spoke on Thursday at Queen's Park about a Sioux Lookout family's five-year struggle to access services. "Howard...

Despite funding challenges in operating the services, International Falls will spend almost $900 thousand on new ambulances. Mayor Harley Droba says it is a sign the city will maintain the service. "W...

Another step toward the creation of a new police services board for the western portion of the Rainy River District. Selection of council members is taking place in advance of the new board coming in ...

There is a push to get the Ford government to pass legislation that protects municipal staff from harassment by elected officials. Organizations like the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and ...