Energy Project To Proceed

Work on a new geothermal energy system for the Fort Frances Curling Club will begin in August.

The club received a $250-thousand provincial grant for the project, but will have to cover the rest of the $560-thousand total cost.

Cheryl Gartley, a member of the building committee, says they have some ideas how that will be done.

"We're looking at a number of different ways to raise money," says Gartley. "One of the things we've discussed is the idea of offering debentures to members as a way of financing the project."

Gartley says the club expects to save more than $25-thousand annually in utility bills when the system is up and running by the end of this year.