Author Archives: Randy Thoms

The government plans to repeal Bill 124, but that is not stopping the opposition's criticism of the wage-restricting legislation. It has been struck down as unconstitutional. Speaking at Queen's Park,...

Fort Frances could have ice at the Memorial Sports Centre this summer. Town council will discuss the proposal during a special meeting on the budget. Recreation and Culture Manager Nathan Young would ...

Water and sewer rates are going up this year, 2% for homeowners in Fort Frances and 4.25% for the commercial sector. For homeowners, it will increase the bills by $22.20 for the year or $1.85 per mont...

A new Chief Administrative Officer has been hired by the District of Rainy River Services Board. Charene Gillies will assume the position on March 4th. She is a former resident of Fort Frances who has...

Teachers who work at French-language school boards across Ontario have a tentative deal with the province. It comes more than 18 months since their last contract expired. The deal still needs to be ra...

Community Living Fort Frances and District and the Fort Frances Lakers are joining forces for a weekend event. They are hosting a family-free event on Sunday at the East End Hall. Community Living's m...

A campaign to fund local school nutrition programs is underway. It is called Toonies for Tummies, a campaign initiated by The Grocery Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports student nutrit...

The Ford government is preparing legislation that would require a referendum if future governments consider a provincial carbon tax or other carbon pricing program. Premier Doug Ford is not a fan of s...

A Fort Frances councillor could be the subject of an investigation by the town's Integrity Commissioner. Following an in-camera meeting Monday night, council supported a decision to have the commissio...

A Minnesota man has been killed in a collision south of International Falls. It happened Tuesday at around 2:30 p.m. on Highway 53 near Lambert Road. The Minnesota State Patrol says a small car crosse...