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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Job Posting: Fire Chief Full-time Permanent
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Public Notice: PUBLIC NOTICE: Request for Expressions of Interest - Offers to Purchase Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Property
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF FORT FRANCES
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Offers to Purchase Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Property
Information
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Proclamation: Community Living Month May 2026 Proclamation
WHEREAS, Community Living Fort Frances and District is a local organization that works to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities through partnership and collaboration; and;
WHEREAS, Community Living Fort Frances and District has been providing services and support to people with developmental disabilities and their families in the Fort Frances and Rainy River District area since 1960; and;
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Proclamation: Hope Air Proclamation 2026
WHEREAS, access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of their geographic location or financial circumstances; and
WHEREAS, for 40 years, Hope Air, a charitable organization, has been dedicated to removing barriers to healthcare by providing free travel supports for Canadians who must travel far from home to access medical treatment; and
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! More info to come 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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