Author Archives: Randy Thoms
Treaty 3 Chief Disappointed With PM
Prime minister Justin Trudeau is getting some heat for comments he made last week at a fundraiser. Trudeau dismissed a couple of protesters demanding justice for Grassy Narrows First Nation on Wednesd...
Apr 01, 2019
Fedeli Previews Ontario Budget
Ontario's Finance Minister insists his approach to balancing the budget will be measured and thoughtful. Vic Fedeli brings forward that document April 11th. He says it aims to achieve four specific ob...
Apr 01, 2019
Firm Selected To Study Wood Yard Possibilities
A Winnipeg firm has been selected to help identify potential uses for the former Shevlin Wood Yard. HTFC Planning and Design will also explore what the town of Fort Frances wants to do with the mill's...
Apr 01, 2019
Environment Commissioner Delivers Final Report
Ontario's Environment Commissioner has released her final report. As of last Friday, Diane Saxe and her eleven staff members were put out of work after the Ford government chopped that department. Sax...
Apr 01, 2019
Regional Hospital Deals With Flu Outbreak
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is dealing with a flu outbreak in a section of the facility. All patients and staff are being closely monitored for signs of infection and treated according...
Apr 01, 2019
Legion Seeking Crosswalk Improvements
The Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances is looking to make a crosswalk in front of its building more visible. It's proposing templates of soldiers at as a way of drawing attention to motorists of bo...
Mar 29, 2019
Riverside Warns Of Scam
Riverside Health Care is warning of a scam with its named attached. Officials say a company claiming to be affiliated with the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances has been contacting businesses and ...
Mar 28, 2019
OPP Officer Charged
An officer with the Kenora Detachment of the OPP is facing an assault charge. The Ontario Special Investigations Unit has charged Steve Jacko in connection with an incident that took place on December...
Mar 28, 2019
Principal Named For New Catholic School
The Northwest Catholic District School Board has named the principal to oversee the new consolidated school in Fort Frances. Kelly Forbes will assume the role when the school opens in September. She's...
Mar 28, 2019
Council Pay For 2018 Revealed
More than $118-thousand dollars were paid out in 2018 to members of Fort Frances town council. In a report released, the salaries of those elected late in the year are included. Former mayor Roy Avis ...
Mar 28, 2019
