Compton wants new double lane highway named after Turner

He may be nearing the end of his term in office, but Kenora Mayor Len Compton

is trying to call-in some last minute favours.

Compton has written a letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty regarding the naming

rights for Highway 17 west, when its finally twinned.

The mayor has suggested the double-lane highway should be named in honor

of Canada's 17th prime minister, John Turner.

Turner is a long time summer resident of Coney Island.