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A motion brought forward by Councillor Brunetta at the June 22, 2026 meeting of Fort Frances’ town council should heighten concern in the community about the municipality’s dealings with the Sunny Cove Camp property. The recitals of Councillor Brunetta’s motion indicate that in July 2025, council directed town staff to move forward with the rehabilitation of the property, including the removal of derelict buildings. Despite that direction, municipal staff spent the next sev

On May 13, 2026, the Fort Frances Times reported that council of the Town of Fort Frances has ratified an agreement with North Star Air to return passenger air service to the Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG). While the newspaper's reporting suggests that the half-million dollar deal is a 'win' for the community, the fine print of the agreement leaves much to be desired. It may, in fact, leave taxpayers grounded. About the Agreement The agreement (which is publicly availab

Taxpayers of the Town of Fort Frances have paid over $122,000 in legal fees relating to proceedings involving former councillor David Kircher. Kircher resigned from council in May 2024 following findings of the municipal integrity commissioner which recommended that council sanction his conduct. After his resignation, Kircher commenced an application for judicial review of the integrity commissioner's report. Kircher's application for judicial review does not appear to hav

On January 7, 2026, I published a short letter in the Fort Frances Times pointing out the responsibility of certain incumbent councillors in Fort Frances for the Point Park litigation boondoggle. You can read my letter here . Below is an expanded discussion of its contents, including some links to supporting material. As we move into a municipal election year, the conclusion of the long-running Point Park litigation should prompt sober reflection and concern about the suitabi