Smoking Crackdown

The town of Fort Frances is planning to crack-down on smokers who fail to comply with the town's smoking by-law at the Memorial Sports Centre.

Smokers must be at least 9 metres from entrances before they can light up.

CAO Mark McCaig says too many aren't complying.

"If you're inclined to smoke within that distance that's contravening the bylaw, bylaw enforcement officers will be enforcing the bylaw in the next little while," says McCaig, "and it does carry with it a substantial fine."

McCaig says the problem with smokers is more pronounced during weekend tournaments.