2009-04-29
08:14:03
The town of Fort Frances is closing its tennis courts this year.
Councillor Rick Wiedenhoeft says the move is for health and safety reasons.
"The tennis courts are in total disarray," says Wiedenhoeft. "There are holes. There are gouges. There are cracks. It's really a health and safety issue. We have to close them for the health and safety of our citizens."
Wiedenhoeft says he will continue to lobby the Rainy River District School Board in partnering with the town on a plan to construct new courts near the high school. The town is also looking for potential grants for the project as well.
