More Library Funding Approved

Another one-point-nine million dollars in government funding is heading toward the new library and technology centre in Fort Frances.

The joint federal-provincial money was part of infrastructure funding announced to a host of Rainy River district communities late Friday.

Library Board Chair Joyce Cunningham says it should help solidify the project's construction this year.

"I'm very much appreciative of all of these levels of government," says Cunningham. "I'm very much appreciative of all that has been done in order to get us this far. I'm very confident that we will be moving ahead very, very quickly."

Town councillors must still approve a construction contract. They had rejected a contract in April over concerns with the amount of money the town would have to provide. With the new money, the town's contribution is believed to be significantly reduced.