There's a push to create a branch of the Canadian Red Cross in Fort Frances.
Shauna Hansson, district manager in Dryden says they're hoping to use the expertise of a number of volunteers to get the local office up and running.
"Right now we're looking for a branch council," says Hansson, "which is comprised of a president, vice-president and secretary. We're looking for people to represent the programs - disaster management, injury prevention programs, community initiative programs and fund development as we are a not-for-profit organization."
Hansson says there no specific target date for start-up, but could take at least a year before the council is fully functional.
