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Town of Fort Frances Information Session

The Town of Fort Frances is planning an information session during National Public Service Week: June 14th to 20th. The event will be shared on the website, through local media, and on the Town of Fort Frances Facebook page.

If you'd like to know more in the meantime, please reach out to Chelsea Greig, Municipal Clerk & Returning Officer:

Email cgreig@fortfrances.ca
Call 807 274 5323 x1212
Text 807 271 7320
Drop in on a Friday from 8am to 4pm at 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances

Ontario Municipal Councillor's Guide

The province of Ontario has an online "Ontario Municipal Councillor's Guide" which can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-municipal-councillors-guide

Association of Municipalities of Ontario Sessions

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has free workshop series for prospective candidates. Sessions can be found here: https://www.amo.on.ca/amo-education-workshops/election-resources-supporting-your-run-municipal-office-2026

These include:

AMO's Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Supporting Local Leadership in run up to the 2026 Municipal Elections
An Information Session for Youth Considering Running for Municipal Office
An Information Session for Urban Indigenous Peoples Considering Running for Municipal Office
Running for Municipal Office-Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate