Minimizing The Impact Of Layoffs In Fort Frances

The mayor of Fort Frances says the town is working diligently to minimize the impact felt by the indefinite idling of the kraft mill and a paper machine at Resolute Forest Products.
Roy Avis says it includes forming a council sub-committee that look at the town’s economic future under his direction.
He adds that they must be focused on securing the future with a new economic strategy and council will work with stakeholders.
Avis says council’s also had talks already with Natural Resources Minister Michael Gravelle, Northern Development Parliamentary Assistant Bill Mauro and company officials.