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The Sorting Gap Marina in Fort Frances could be heading to private hands.
The town’s Community Services committee supports a recommendation to seek ‘Requests for Proposal’ to see if there is any interest from the private sector to run the facility on a leasing arrangement.
The site was operated on a lease shortly after it was constructed in the 1990s. The town took over operations in 2002.
Recreation and Culture Manager Aaron Bisson says it might now be a good time to consider leasing out the site again.
“The Sorting Gap Marina, in my opinion, is better suited for operation by a for-profit business that can expand on what’s currently offered there and provide an even better experience down on our waterfront,” says Bisson.
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The town of Fort Frances is looking to shut down one of its two ice rinks for the rest of the season.
The uncertainty of the provincial lockdown and one of the main users not expected to resume are playing into a proposal to remove the ice from the Ice for Kids Arena.
Recreation and Culture Manager Aaron Bisson admits it will mean less ice time for users.
“Based on pre-shutdown levels on one rink, we would be able to satisfy 80% of the ice time. There is a possibility that coming out of the lockdown, there will be a lesser requirement for ice time,” says Bisson.