Proclamation: Disability Employment Awareness Month October 2026
WHEREAS, persons with disabilities contribute valuable skills, talents, and perspectives to workplaces and communities across Canada; and
WHEREAS, accessible and inclusive employment practices help remove barriers and create equitable opportunities for everyone; and
WHEREAS, employers, community organizations, and governments share a responsibility to advance disability inclusion and meaningful participation in the workforce; and
Proclamation: National Truth and Reconciliation Week | September 25-30, 2026
National Truth and Reconciliation Week
September 25 – 30, 2026
WHEREAS, The federal government has passed legislation to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This important day gives an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about the history of Residential Schools in Canada; and
Public Notice: Special Meeting of Council - September 25, 2026 at 1:00pm
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council has been called in accordance with the Procedural By-Law and the Municipal Act.
The Special Meeting of Council will take place as follows:
Location: Civic Centre, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances (and virtual).
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 1:00pm Central.
Proclamation: Community Futures Week
Community Futures Week
September 21 - 27, 2026
WHEREAS, Community Futures Development Corporations across Ontario, including Rainy River Future Development Corporation, play a vital role in supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and economic development in rural communities; and
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
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