The town of Fort Frances is defending its decision to award a construction contract to the Canadian subsidiary of an International-Falls based companyThe town has received some criticism in it's selection of Wagner Construction Canada.
Operations and Facilities Manager Doug Brown says the firm meets all their requirements.
"Wagner Construction Canada Limited did have the proper qualifications," says Brown. "Our engineering firm that did all of the work for the town is recommending Wagner. Administration brought a report recommending Wagner be offered this."
Brown says the firm's bid was also $200-thousand lower than any other.
