2023 Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

The Town of Fort Frances Mayor, Council and Staff would like to thank everyone that came to our first annual Volunteer Appreciation event!

Mayor Hallikas gave a wonderful speech and thanked all volunteers in the municipality for their hard work.

A special thank you goes out to Dr. Bob Lidkea for the use of the Kiwanis Club grill and to  Patrick Briere and the guys from Public Works who helped set up, cook, serve and pack up. 

 

♻️ Recycle ♻️ Update ♻️

♻️ Recycle ♻️ Update ♻️

Note: This is a bit of a long update as it includes an explanation of how the Town’s recycling program operates. 

Use of the public and commercial compactors continue to operate on a 24/7 basis. 

A Request for Tender is planned to be issued the first week of July for the construction of a new recycle depot. 
Once a new recycle depot is built, curbside collection of recyclables will resume. 

Municipal Office - New H​​ours of Operation

New H​​ours of Operation

Starting Tuesday July 4, 2023 

 The Town of Fort Frances Municipal Office

located at

320 Portage Ave, Fort Frances

will permanently be operating:

Monday to Friday 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

and will remain open during lunch hours

 

CANADA DAY Town Office Closure

THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY JULY 3, 2023

 

Along with the Museum, Landfill and Public Works (after hours call number is available for emergencies).

Recycle Depot will be open.

The Memorial Sports Centre is CLOSED Saturday July 1, Sunday July 2 and

only limited hours for Monday July 3 (please visit the MSC page)

 

 

 

 

Notice Of Intent to Adopt an Updated Procedural By-Law

TOWN OF FORT FRANCES

Notice Of Intent to Adopt an Updated Procedural By-Law

NOTICE is hereby given that on Monday July 10, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., following the Committee of the Whole, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances intends to consider a by-law to adopt an updated Procedural By-Law, pursuant to the requirements of By-law No. 64/02. 

The Procedural By-Law governs the calling, place and proceedings of meetings. 

2023 MOFFAT FAMILY FUND GRANT RECIPIENTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2023 MOFFAT FAMILY FUND GRANT RECIPIENTS!

The Town of Fort Frances is very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Moffat Family Fund grants. 

This year the Moffat Family Fund supported 15 charitable programs for a total of $121,666.50 distributed through the TOFF Moffat Family Fund Steering Committee.

R.F.P. NO. 2023 – CS – 03 RECREATION MASTER PLAN

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TOWN OF FORT FRANCES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
REACREATION MASTER PLAN
R.F.P. NO. 2023 – CS – 03

The Town of Fort Frances wishes to obtain proposals from a reputable consulting firm to complete a comprehensive Recreation & Culture Master Plan. Submissions are restricted to those consulting firms that can demonstrate qualifications and experience in the field of Recreation, in particular, previous experience preparing municipal Parks and Recreation Master Plans.

National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, June 21 2023

National Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a national celebration of the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis throughout Canada.

 

 

 

 

TOFF Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

The Town of Fort Frances is excited to treat local volunteers to a BBQ and provide an expression of sincere gratitude as it gets ready to host its 1st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.  

The BBQ will be held at the Rainy Lake Square, 235 Scott St in Fort Frances on Friday June 30, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

2023 Surplus Assets Sale

The Town has declared a list of surplus assets and is accepting bids on the assets until July 4th, 2023 at 2:00pm CST.