BIA to Lose Coordinator

The Fort Frances Downtown Business Improvement Association is moving ahead without the services of a full-time coordinator.

B.I.A. members decided at a recent meeting to let its long-time coordinator Patti Anderson go at the end of July.

Chair Connie Cuthbertson says its part of their restructuring plan.

"She's done a fabulous job for us," says Cuthbertson, "but it really comes down to us needing to have more money to do more projects. She's very graciously understood our position all along. It's just a necessity at this time."

Cuthbertson says it's hoped the money saved can be used for other projects promoting downtown businesses.