Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Building infrastructure to attract new industry ‘with a sense of urgency’ is key Mike Behan arrived in Fort Frances in 1987 to take up a position as a sports reporter for The Fort Frances Times. Three years later, he would become the paper’s editor and 29 years after that, he […]
Boosting the economy and supporting local business while seeking out industrial and commercial investment Born and raised in Fort Frances, Anthony Andrusco is running with plans to bring a fresh perspective to his hometown’s council and a desire to help build a stronger future. Everyone who gets involved with local […]
