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  ( August 17, 2006)
If an outside company come in to take over our Telephone Department, what happens to the Employees of the department? We don't need to lose anymore jobs in Kenora.
Brent Allen  ( August 16, 2006)
How many times do we have to witness the liquidation of a publically-owned utility and the subsequent screw-job layed on its customers before we wise up? Ontario Hydro was privatised and not only did we, the former owners, not benefit from the sale, but we're still paying a "debt retirement charge" for a company we no longer own. We've been conned out of our Kenora Bay power station by a company that has attempted to destroy our economy and now the city is contemplating giving away our telecommunications infrastructure. If KMTS's future is so bleak, then why are there corporations salivating at the thought of buying it?
  ( August 16, 2006)
If this goes through, we not only lose another employer, but our tax dollars and wages will again be going to an outside business. By the looks of possible buyers, money they generate off our utilities will not stay in Kenora and support our local businesses. What will happen to Kenora when there is no longer any business to support the population, will we become another ghost town? When will this mayor and council stop selling Kenora out to the "lowest" bidder and start trying to keep the industries we have here. As in most public sector business now, the focus seems to be on the dollars, not the services being provided to the public anymore. Look at the situation at the hospital. When management has finished laying off all the working people, will they then become the front line workers and perform the everyday duties of their organization, or will the province sell the hospital to the lowest bidder. In this City of ours, there are too many high paid managment staff both public and private sector, making hasty decisions on issues that affect the taxpayers. Let the fall elections decide the outcome of this utility.
  ( August 13, 2006)
How many local employees does Roger's have? The minimal amount of extra profit reaped in the short term by selling it will be offset by job losses, at least 5 good paying positions (customer support x 2, manager, assistant manager, manager of internet services). Thats nearly $400,000 out of the local economy.
  ( August 12, 2006)
If we lose the only money making operation in the City, where will the money come from for future improvement's, like new City garage,improvement's to the recreation centre and the skate park.
  ( August 11, 2006)
Not only to be competitive, but to actually stay alive, this may be the best avenue for KMTS. In the past we saw the long distance revenues the city enjoyed eroded away by CRTC changes. Now with new competition, customers will want the best rates and packages. So why not have a local reliable source.
  ( August 10, 2006)
It can be a good thing. KMTS is the only money maker the city has. In the past it has financed a lot of city projects.
To be competitive in the new telco market, it has to change with the times or probably be left behind. The customers need to be offered the best service and pricing for their dollar. If this requires an independent entity then so be it.
  ( August 10, 2006)
I think I should have voted yes, KMTS offers competetive rates, setting industry standards causing the BIG companies to adjust their rates to meet the independent TELCO companies. The independents do not have to shell out massiave amounts of money to put their name out there.

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