Territorial Acknowledgement
The Town of Fort Frances respects and truly acknowledges that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
What’s Happening in Fort Frances
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Public Notice: Special Meeting of Council - September 25, 2026 at 1:00pm
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council has been called in accordance with the Procedural By-Law and the Municipal Act.
The Special Meeting of Council will take place as follows:
Location: Civic Centre, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances (and virtual).
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 1:00pm Central.
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Proclamation: Community Futures Week
Community Futures Week
September 21 - 27, 2026
WHEREAS, Community Futures Development Corporations across Ontario, including Rainy River Future Development Corporation, play a vital role in supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and economic development in rural communities; and
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Media Release: Funding Received from the Province's Forest Biomass Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUX Energy, Town of Fort Frances, Mitigokaa Development Corporation
[THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO] - The Town of Fort Frances, together with our partners AUX Energy and Mitigokaa Development Corporation, is thrilled to announce $92,500 in funding from the Province’s Forest Biomass Program to support the first phase of development of a biomass-to-energy facility in Fort Frances.
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Proclamation: Recovery Month - September 22, 2026
Recovery Month
September 22, 2026
WHEREAS, the month of September is recognized across Canada as Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals on their journey of recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, and trauma; and
Frequently Visited
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2027 Budget Survey
Fill out the 2027 Budget Survey! You'll be entered in a draw prize of $50 Tagg's Gift Card, 2 Amik Toques, 10 Home Game Lakers tickets.
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Agency One Point Park
Agency One Lands owns Point Park land. For information about camping and other FAQs, please see this page.
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Ribfest
Fort Frances' Ribfest is coming September 18th to 20th at the Sorting Gap Marina! Find out more about this event!
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Business Licence
Any business operating in Fort Frances must have a Business Licence. Complete the form: 2026 Business Licence Application.
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Bids and Tenders
Interested in submitting a bid and tender? Find all our current posted bids and tenders through the Bids and Tenders portal.
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Council Meetings
Find regular meeting agendas, minutes, and watch meetings live from the comfort of your home (link to stream in agenda): Regular Meetings of Council
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Complaints and Requests, or submit, Compliments
Send the Town a Complaint or Request for Service,
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Garbage, Recycling
Garbage Collection schedules and information:
fortfrances.ca/town/operations-facilities/waste-managementRecycling is managed externally by Circular Materials Ontario and GFL:
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Employment Opportunities
We post positions for all departments of the Town of Fort Frances.
Find them on our Employment Opportunities page.
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Pop-Up Elopement Days
Pop-Up Elopements will return in 2027! If you're interested in a specific date or location, or willing to partner on our Pop-Ups, email us at clerks@fortfrances.ca!
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Into the Wild
Wrestle with a muskie on one of 70,000 fishable lakes in NW Ontario or go home with tales of the trophy-sized one that got away.
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Walk About or Lounge Around
Shop Scott Street downtown, where hand-crafted food, specialty products, and friendly faces find a home.
Current Town Projects
About Fort Frances
The Town of Fort Frances was incorporated in the year 1903, but we go back much further than that. Formerly called Lac La Pluie, the Town of Fort Frances resides on an area rich in history and culture. We are surrounded by the Rainy River, Rainy Lake, the Boundary Forest, farmland, First Nation land, and the United States of America. We are on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe people in Treaty #3 territory.
Bordering Fort Frances to the west is the municipality of Alberton, to the east is Couchiching First Nation, and south is the International Bridge which will take you to International Falls, Minnesota. While we no longer have our former Fort, we have a strong community waiting to welcome you, whether you want to live, work, play, visit, or just pass through here.
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