Being born and raised in Fort Frances, and serving on council over the last four years, I am keenly aware of the issues that face our community. As a human resources professional, I have extensive training and experience in the areas of active listening, relationship building, negotiations, and dispute resolution. […]
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Sam Odrowski While some employees provide exemplary customer service to everyone they see, others still have a long way to go. The Northwest Training and Adjustment Board’s 2016 Employerone Survey indicates customer service skills came in as a top competency for current and future employees across the district. To address […]
Julie Lowry, Sigrid Mosley, Allan Calder, Kris Krag, and Bill Naturkach of Fort Frances all were winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for October. Other $40 winners include Gail Mauby (Dryden), June Motheral, Ruth Bergman, Bruce Sutcliffe and Sharon Lajeunesse, Roberta Retson, Gale Cederwall, […]
I am currently serving as a RRDSB trustee representing Fort Frances and Mine Centre. I have enjoyed this commitment and, if elected, look forward to another four-year term. I have a strong governance background in education, where I chair the Audit Committee and am an active member of the Finance […]
Press Release A “thriller night” is coming to Borderland! “Drag of the Dead,” a killer drag show and deadly dance party, has been set for Saturday, Nov. 3 at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The event will get underway at 8 p.m., and will feature encore appearances by this summer’s “Pride […]
I am Peter Howie and I am running for a Fort Frances trustee seat on the Rainy River District School Board. I am a local lawyer with more than five years of experience working for the provincial government. I have the necessary background in public administration, good governance, and due […]
Sam Odrowski A grand-opening ceremony was held yesterday for local MPP Greg Rickford’s constituency office here. The office, located at 276 Scott St., is open Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A handful of councillors and community members came out to support the grand opening. “We invested a lot […]
A four-year term is a significant commitment to make and it was one that I considered closely before filing my papers. The other factor to consider was what I could add to the conversation of moving the town forward. I have a strong business background and I believe that will […]
My name is Rick Wiedenhoeft and I am running for a seat on Fort Frances town council. I believe that my last council experience–I served 11 years from 2003 to 2014–will bring historical perspective and context to the table. This is particularly valuable with the potential of five new councillors […]
Over a lengthy career as an educator, a union activist, and a volunteer, I have spent a great deal of time working on boards and committees. I am familiar and comfortable with group dynamics, and have acquired the experience and skill set necessary to facilitate problem-solving and consensus-building within a […]
Staff The course in Dryden may have been more challenging but it didn’t appear to be too much of an obstacle for the Muskie cross-country team. Once again, the 21-runner contingent fared well at the annual “Turkey Trot” meet held Thursday. Greta Fedoruk ran to her second-straight first-place finish, claiming […]
