Sabres Get Attention of Former Mayor

A local group trying to keep junior hockey alive in Fort Frances is seeking some advice from those who ran the town's junior hockey program almost forty years ago.

Glenn Witherspoon, who ran the Fort Frances Royals with his father, says he's spoken with Sabres' organizers and fully supports their efforts.

"The big thing (I've told them) is to watch your expenses and try to use as many local kids as possible because there is a lot of talent here," says Witherspoon.

Meantime organizers are holding another public meeting tonight for people interested in becoming board members to oversee the club's operations.

That meeting is at 8:00 p.m. at the Ice for Kids Arena conference room.