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: 2027 Budget Survey
Take our annual Budget Survey! The next term of Council will be reviewing results. Get your opinions and ideas in front of the right people!
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Public Notice: Acclaimed School Board Trustees
Two certified candidates for Trustees of the Rainy River District School Board, and two for The Northwest Catholic District School Board have been elected by acclamation. Find the notice here.
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Public Notice: Certified Candidate List - 2026 Elections
Please find the Certified list of Candidates for the 2026 Elections here
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Public Notice: Notice of Public Open House and Statutory Public Meeting
Notice of Public Open House and
Statutory Public Meeting
Proposed Town of Fort Frances Community Improvement Plan
Frequently Visited
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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.
Or submit a Compliment
Thank you for helping us improve!
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2026 Elections
Run for Municipal and School Board Elections 2026! Find out more at FortFrances.ca/Elections
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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
Couples who want to get married (or renew their vows), and businesses that want to partner with the Town, learn about Pop-Up Elopements HERE
Booking for Upcoming Pop-Up Elopement Days: fortfrances.ca/PopUps
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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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