There are only six days left to cast a ballot in the 2026 Municipal Election. Voters in Fort Frances will choose a mayor and six councillors on Oct. 26, but online voting has already begun. The mayoral race features Brent Calder and John McTaggart. Nine candidates are seeking the six […]
2026 Election
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Drawing new business to the Town of Rainy River and giving people a reason to stay in or move to the area were chief among the concerns expressed by residents of the town last week at a lively all-candidates meeting ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal election. The “Meet the […]
By Ken Kellar
kkellar@fortfrances.com
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Bringing big-project experience to tackle housing and drive economic growth. With multimillion-dollar projects under his belt and a drive to build a better community, Brent Calder has put his name forward to be the next mayor of Fort Frances with a promise to prioritize development and improve access to housing, […]
By Ken Kellar
kkellar@fortfrances.com
kkellar@fortfrances.com
John McTaggart has been a business owner, a board member, a volunteer and, for the past two terms, a member of the Town of Fort Frances Council. Now, he is making his bid for the mayor’s seat with promises to build up the town’s economic opportunities and housing supply and […]
From the Atikokan Progress
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Abridged candidate profiles courtesy of the Atikokan Progress. See Wednesday’s Progress for full versions. After 12 years on council, Shine is an incumbent councillor running to become the next mayor of Atikokan. “My reason for running is because I care about the community and the individuals who live in Atikokan. […]
Have your say in the community, come out to vote. Advance Polls will be open Saturday, Oct. 17 from 12 – 5 p.m. at the municipal office. Election day is Monday, Oct. 26, with polls open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the municipal office. All voters need a piece […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Fiscal responsibility and a willingness to listen to the people When Bill Morrison Jr. was appointed to a seat on the Fort Frances Town Council during the last term, he didn’t take it lightly. Morrison went in hoping to review town finances and ensure responsible spending of taxpayer dollars, and […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Former CAO aims to improve council-administration relations while prioritizing core services Before Doug Brown was chief administrative officer (CAO) for the Town of Fort Frances, he was the town’s Manager of Operations and Facilities for 13 years. Brown hopes his administrative experience with the town will make him an asset […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Stroke survivor and community advocate would push for accessibility, housing and accountability A first-time candidate for Fort Frances Town Council, Nathan Galusha has thrown his hat in the ring with plans to move the town forward using advocacy and transparent leadership. Galusha acknowledges that he lacks formal political or council […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local voters had the chance to hear directly from municipal candidates and put their questions on the table during an all-candidate town hall hosted by The Fort Frances Times and the Fort Frances Labour Council last Thursday evening. Held at the Townshend Theatre, the event gave residents an opportunity to […]
By Andrew Flynn
General Manager and Editor-in-Chief
General Manager and Editor-in-Chief
Last Thursday’s All-Candidate Town Hall was everything a community forum should be: informative, respectful and well attended. Hosted jointly by The Fort Frances Times and the Fort Frances and District Labour Council, the evening brought together all 11 candidates and more than 250 residents for a thoughtful discussion about the […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Building a foundation for housing, industry and stronger social supports Kaleb Firth moved to the Rainy River District as a child in 1996 when his father took a job at the Barwick OSB plant. Firth is running for council as an incumbent, having joined council following the resignation of David […]
