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.
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
Proclamation: Franco-Ontarian Week 2026
Franco-Ontarian Week
September 21-25, 2026
WHEREAS, by virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26, 2010, it is declared that September 25th of each year be recognized as Franco-Ontarian Day throughout the province of Ontario; and
Proclamation: Rail Safety Week 2026
Rail Safety Week
September 15-25, 2026
WHEREAS, Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 15 to 21, 2026; and
WHEREAS, 261 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2024; resulting in 68 avoidable fatalities and 58 avoidable serious injuries; and
Public Notice: Time Change Survey
What do you want Fort Frances and Northwestern Ontario to observe for the time change? Take this 1-3 minute survey!
Proclamation: 2026 Terry Fox Flag Raising Proclamation
Terry Fox Flag Raising
September 14, 2026
WHEREAS, in 1980, Terry Fox embarked on his courageous Marathon of Hope with the vision of raising one dollar for every Canadian in support of cancer research; and
Event: Ribs on the Rainy
Fort Frances' first Ribfest! Taking place September 18th to 20th, 2026 at the Sorting Gap Marina. Follow along on Facebook for all the details!
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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