Economic Development Changes Considered

The Rainy River Future Development Corporation is proposing an enhancement of economic development services for the town of Fort Frances.

Client Services Manager Geoff Gillon says it includes provisions for more involvement by the town's economic development advisory committee.

"They are an advisory committee to council, so they respond when (council) asks," says Gillon. "What we would like to have council do is have the advisory council review the current terms of reference and come back to council with recommendations on how they'd like to change that."

Gillon says because the current contract is partly funded in part by FEDNOR, the changes would need the agency's approval.

He doesn't expect the changes to cost more money, but is asking the town to set aside $20-thousand to offset costs FEDNOR may not cover.