Public Notice: Board and Committee Applications

Want to apply for a Board or Committee? Check out our current vacancies at: fortfrances.ca/GetInvolved

Proclamation: Poppy Campaign

PROCLAMATION

Royal Canadian Legion Annual Poppy Campaign

October 26, 2026

WHEREAS, the poppy has stood as a symbol of Remembrance since 1921, our visual pledge to never forget those Canadians who have fallen in war and military operations; and

WHEREAS, from the last Saturday of October to Remembrance Day, poppies blossom on lapels and collars to inspire Canadians to remember the many blessings and freedoms Canadians enjoy today as a result of the sacrifices of those who serve their country; and

Public Notice: VOTING HAPPENING NOW

Go to fortfrances.isivote.com or call 1-888-672-0737

Need a Voter Information Letter or want to vote in person? Come to the Civic Centre at 320 Portage Avenue between October 20th to 23rd during regular office hours, or from 10-8 on October 26th and we'll get you set!

Proclamation: Raising of the Treaty #3 Flag

PROCLAMATION - Raising of the Treaty #3 Flag
October 16, 2026

Whereas, the lands governed by Grand Council Treaty Three include 55,000 square miles, extending from West of Thunder Bay and into Manitoba and from North of Sioux Lookout to the Minnesota Border; and

Whereas, the Anishinaabe Nation have lived on these lands since time immemorial and have maintained a spiritual connection to Mother Earth and a custodial responsibility for the lands gifted to them by the creator; and

Public Notice: Special Meeting - Repeal By-Law 1926

NOTICE

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, October 16, 2026
Time: Approximately 1:00pm Central

Purpose:

The purpose of the meeting is for Council to repeal By-Law 1926 and its amendments respecting Daylight Savings Time.

Proclamation: National Dental Care Day - October 10, 2026

WHEREAS, oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being, and access to preventative dental care and oral health education contributes to healthier individuals, families, and communities; and

WHEREAS, National Dental Care Day is a Canadian public awareness initiative dedicated to promoting oral health education, preventative care, and equitable access to oral healthcare services, particularly for undeserved and vulnerable populations; and

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