2022 Election

I’m a third-generation resident of Fort Frances, married to Debbie. We have three pretty amazing children and are the proud grandparents to six. I’m a former educator having taught Math and Science at the High School and College level, and a former union leader. This community has been very good […]

I have lived in Fort Frances for more than 38 years. I am married to my wife Laurel and have three children. My two boys live in Fort Frances with their wives and various children whom I am proud to say call me Grandpa. My daughter lives in Thunder Bay […]

Hi. I’m Mike Behan and I’d like to begin by thanking the Fort Frances Times for this opportunity to connect with my fellow residents during this municipal election campaign. My top priority remains economic development, particularly in attracting industry to Fort Frances to create jobs and broaden the tax base […]

As I reflect on my past eight years as a Councillor, I can’t help but be thankful for the great mentors I had in my first term; both at the Council table and in Administration. My second term of Council was a challenge in many ways. First of all, we […]

It’s 4 years into the future. You’re in line at Tim Horton’s during the morning rush when you see someone who attended your event a few months ago. You remember how nervous you were to do it, you weren’t even sure if people would show up, but they did. In […]

I am John McTaggart, and I am a candidate for council for the Town of Fort Frances. While there are those with negative comments about our community, I believe that we have a lot to build on and the future can be bright. For the past several weeks I have […]

I am David Kircher, the third generation of my family to call Fort Frances home. I am currently completing my third term as a trustee on the rainy river district school board; I was elected for each of the four year terms. In 1977 I completed my economics degree at […]

Hello, my name is Steven Maki and I am running for a seat on Town Council. I moved here in 1981 to become a police officer for the Town of Fort Frances. For over 22 years, I served the people of Fort Frances until I changed careers to work at […]

Hello! My name is Mandi Olson, and I am currently running for a council position within our community. I have lived and resided in Fort Frances my whole life and if chosen for council, will work diligently to make our community a home for generations to come. I am a […]