Building Permits Down

Despite the influx of millions of dollars in government infrastructure money, building activity in Fort Frances was far greater in 2008 than its been this year.

Statistics Canada says 33 building permits during the first six months of this year have accounted for nearly $6.5 million in construction.

This includes the building of the new library.

During the same period last year, a total of 57 permits were issued worth $13.6 million dollars.

Last year's activity was aided by the building of the native youth detention facility.

However over the past two months, more than $16.5 million worth of work has been started in Fort Frances, including the work on the new Robert Moore School.