Two candidates step forward in Montrose by-election

Montrose will see a two-way race for the vacant seat on village council.

Dennis Bedin and Russ Cooper have both let their names stand. The nomination deadline was Friday at 4 p.m. Voting day will be Feb. 28.

Whoever wins will only serve a term of about eight months, because the next general election is scheduled for October.

The by-election follows the resignation of longtime councillor Don Berriault.

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