Lakers Requests to be Discussed

A request for lower rental fees and financial assistance for the Fort Frances Lakers junior A hockey club will get a review today by members of Fort Frances administration and finance committee.

The Lakers put forward their requests back in September.

Administration is recommending council agree to a package that was similarly offered to former owners of the Fort Frances Sabres which included ice rentals at the youth rate, a 25 per cent cut in pool and fitness centre memberships and that the town consider a sponsorship package in its 2010 budget.