Community Safety Zone Developed

A new Community Safety Zone in Fort Frances could be in place this year.

The zone will stretch along Kings Highway from Legion Park to McIrvine Road.

OPP Constable Anne McCoy says along with ongoing education, it will improve pedestrian safety.

"That will encompass a very high pedestrian population," says McCoy. "It encompasses two elementary schools as well as the High School and the Confederation College areas. As well, the pedestrian walkway in the area of McDonalds and A & W."

The zone must still be approved by the province before appropriate signage is placed.

It's need was first identified over two years ago by a project involving students from J.W. Walker School.