Vacancies on Boards & Committees

Applications are invited from qualified persons to serve on the following Boards & Committees:

  • Citizen of the Year Committee
  • Business Improvement Area (BIA)
  • Fort Frances Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee
  • Committee of Adjustment

To view the full Notice, click here.

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

A special meeting of Committee of the Whole has been scheduled for Monday November 7, 2016 in the Committee Room at the Civic Centre.

At this meeting Council will further discuss Agency One Negotiations, therefore the majority of the meeting will be held in camera.

NOTICE - Special Committee of the Whole meeting

A special meeting of Committee of the Whole of Council is scheduled for 12noon on Monday October 17, 2016 in the Committee Room, Civic Centre.

At this meeting Council will further discuss Agency One negotiations, therefore the majority of the meeting will be held in camera.

The agenda will be posted on the Town's civic web portal.

Vacancies on Boards & Committees

Applications are invited from qualified persons to serve on the following Boards & Committees:

Citizen of the Year
Business Improvement Area Board of Management
Fort Frances Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation
Economic Development Advisory Committee

Deadline for submission is Wednesday October 19, 2016.

Click here to view full Notice.

Public Meeting

Fort Frances citizens are invited to present their suggestions and comments to Council on what they believe are municipal services/projects to be included in the 2017 Budget.

Citizens are invited to attend the Regular Public Council meeting on Monday September 26, 2016

Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 320 Portage Avenue.

For instructions on how to be included on the agenda Click Here.

Temporary Road Closure

To accommodate the Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival, Front Street (between Minnie Avenue and Butler Avenue) shall be closed to through traffic from 7:30am to 5:30 pm on Saturday September 17, 2016.

Scott Street is to be used as the alternate route for heavy truck traffic during this period.

Local traffic to/from residences and boat launch will not be affected.

Council Meeting Date & Time

Please be advised that the 'August Meeting' scheduled for Committee of the Whole and Regular Council meeting is as follows:

Monday August 8, 2016 with a start time of 5:00 p.m.

The agenda will be posted on the Town's website and displayed at the reception desk, Civic Centre.

 

Draft Business Licensing By-law

A new Draft copy of the Business Licensing By-law is available for review/comment.  Copies can be picked up at the Civic Centre, or you can view a copy online by clicking here.

Additionally, an open house will be held on August 24, 2016 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

We welcome your feedback/comments.  Target implementation date is January 1, 2017.

Temporary Road Closure

To accommodate the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, Front Street (between Minnie Avenue and Butler Avenue) will be closed to through traffic as follows:

From Thursday July 14 at 8:00am

To Monday July 25 at 4:00pm

Scott Street is to be used as the alternate route for heavy truck traffic during this period (except on Wednesday July 20).

The following traffic is not affected by this closure:

- Local traffic to and from residences with access to the closed street

- Traffic destined for the Sorting Gap Marina to use the boat ramp.

Temporary Road Closure

To accommodate the holding of the Business Improvement Area event 'Boat Show and Shine' the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Scott Street shall be closed to through traffic on:

Wednesday July 20, 2016 from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Heavy truck traffic should utilize Second Street on this day.

Emergency vehicle access lane is located on the north side of Scott Street.

Traffic through intersections at Mowat, Portage and Victoria are not affected.