Walks, Parades, Road Closures

Did You Know:

If you are planning one of the following on public land in the boundaries of the Town of Fort Frances, you need a letter of permission:

Planned walk (walks that invite participation, which may include jogging, rollerblading, etc.)
Parades
Road Closures
Events (outside of what is already allowable for the land, such as food trucks, bouncy castles, etc.)

Certain events which bring on further risk will require insurance to be purchased for the event, with the "Town of Fort Frances" requiring to be added as an additional insured. This is mandatory for parades. You will be informed if your event requires insurance.

The Town of Fort Frances suggests to submit your request well in advance. It is the Office of the Clerk which receives initial requests, and due to legislative responsibilities of the Office, it may be 2-3 weeks before a permit is began. Exceptions may be made for when a letter of permission is needed urgently, however this is not guaranteed.

Please utilize the below form to submit your request as this form ensures that the minimum requirements of a request are fulfilled. Please enter your most appropriate contacts, as if additional information is required, this will be used as the primary method to contact you.

Your request will go through the following agencies, hereby referred to as the Joint Permit Group:

Infrastructure and Growth Department, Town of Fort Frances
Chief Building Official, Town of Fort Frances
By-Law Enforcement, Town of Fort Frances
Fire and Rescue Services, Town of Fort Frances
Community Services and Facilities, Town of Fort Frances
Museum (as necessary), Town of Fort Frances
Rainy River Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police
Paramedics, District of Rainy River Services Board
Agency One First Nations Land (walks/events which utilize both Town of Fort Frances and Agency One lands)

The personal information provided on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information you provide will be used for contact purposes and distributed within the Joint Permit Group. Questions about the collection of personal information and its use can be directed to the Office of the Clerk 807-274-5323.