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: Run for Council or School Trustee
left to get your nomination papers filed!
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Job Posting: Provincial Offences Act Courts Administrative Assistant
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Proclamation: Proclamation: National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2026
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2026
WHEREAS, June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day – a day for all Canadians to learn about and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples; and
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Newsletter: Recreator Summer 2026
Frequently Visited
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Business Licence
Any business operating in the Town of Fort Frances must have a Business Licence. Complete the form here: 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
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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