Fence By-law being Enforced

A Fort Frances couple allowed by the town to extend an existing fence to keep deer out of their property are now being told to take it down.

Councillors agreed last night to enforce a town by-law governing the height of fences against the 6th Street homeowners.

Chief Building Officer Rick Hallam, who gave initial approval, says he always felt it was only going to be temporary.

"I my mind temporary was throughout the winter months when the deer are actively feeding on peoples yards," says Hallam, "once they start to fade into the bush. Unfortunately, the people in question have a different understanding of the meaning of the word temporary and that's become an issue for me."

Councillor Andrew Hallikas says the real issue for the town is to deal with the deer that's forcing residents to take measures to protect their properties.