Municipal leaders across the Rainy River district are supporting calls for the reappointment of a permanent resident judge for the district.A lengthy resolution was passed at their weekend meeting in Devlin that will be forwarded to the Attorney General and the Regional Chief Justice.
Fort Frances lawyer Wes Derkson encourages area mayors and reeves to keep up the fight.
The province intends to have the appointment relocated to the Kenora district after the current judge leaves the area in May.
