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Bids & Tenders: 2024-OF-02

Posted: February 6th, 2024

The Town of Fort Frances has an open bid for the reconstruction of First Street East between Central Avenue and Mowat Avenue.

Accepting bids until March 5, 2024 at 2:00pm. Mandatory meeting, question deadline, scope, and other info can be found in PDF form here or on our Bids & Tenders page.

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Rainy Lake Square Market Thursdays

Posted: February 6th, 2024

We are getting ready for another year of Market Thursdays down at Rainy Lake Square.

Registration starts February 15th. In the meantime, read our Media Release and Frequently Asked Questions.

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Committee of Adjustment

Posted: February 5th, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

Take notice that a meeting of the Committee of Adjustment for the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:30pm in the Committee Roo of the Fort Frances Civic Centre.

Find out more here: Public Notice - Committee of Adjustment

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2026 Elections

Posted: February 1st, 2024

Run for Municipal and School Board Elections 2026! More info to come at FortFrances.ca/Elections

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Garbage & Recycling Collection

Posted: February 1st, 2024

Garbage Collection schedules and information:
fortfrances.ca/town/operations-facilities/waste-management

Recycling is managed externally by Circular Materials Ontario and GFL:
circularmaterials.ca/fortfrances

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Employment Opportunities

Posted: February 1st, 2024

We post positions for all departments of the Town of Fort Frances.

Find them on our Employment Opportunities page.

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Pop-Up Elopement Days!

Posted: January 31st, 2024

Couples who want to get married (or renew their vows), and businesses that want to partner with the Town, learn about Pop-Up Elopements HERE

Booking for Upcoming Pop-Up Elopement Days: fortfrances.ca/PopUps

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Stakeholder Impact Assessment Survey - Bearskin Airlines Services Discontinuation

We are conducting an impact assessment related to the discontinuation of Bearskin Airlines passenger and cargo services. Your input is crucial in understanding the potential impacts to the town and surrounding communities, businesses, and individuals.

How does the discontinuation of Bearskin Airlines services impact on your transportation needs?

Are there specific routes or destinations currently offered or you would consider to be offered in the future that are crucial for your organization or operations?

If there was another air carrier brought in, what cost to fly would be considered reasonable by your organization?

How do you anticipate the discontinuation of Bearskin Airlines services will affect your business financially?

Are there potential job losses or impacts on employment within your organization related to this change?

Identify any essential services (medical, educational, etc.) that members of your organization/community regularly access via the airport.

How will the loss of Bearskin Airline services affect access to these essential services?

Are there viable alternative transportation options for your organization/community?

What challenges do you foresee in transitioning to alternative transportation?

How do you believe the discontinuation of Bearskin Airlines passenger and cargo services will impact the broader community?

Are there specific concerns or challenges that the community should be aware of?

What potential solutions or alternatives do you propose to mitigate the impact of the service discontinuation?

Are there collaborative efforts or partnerships that could be explored?

If your organization is involved in tourism or hospitality, how will the discontinuation of air services impact tourism in the region?

Are there specific tourist attractions that heavily rely on air accessibility?

How satisfied are you with the level of communication from relevant authorities regarding the discontinuation of air services?

What additional information or support would you like to receive from local authorities during this transition?

How do you foresee the discontinuation of air services affecting the environment in the region?

Are there environmental concerns related to alternative transportation options?

Do you believe that there is a need for additional infrastructure development to support alternative transportation methods?

How can local authorities contribute to infrastructure improvements in response to the discontinuation of air services?

Are there opportunities for collaboration between organizations or communities to address challenges resulting from the service discontinuation?

How open are you to participating in collaborative initiatives to find solutions?

How optimistic or concerned are you about the future of transportation and accessibility in the region?

What factors do you believe will be crucial for the successful adaptation to the changes in air services?

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Bearskin Airlines - Stakeholder Impact Assessment Survey

Posted: January 22nd, 2024

We are asking stakeholders of the region to complete a survey as we will be evaluating the impact of Bearskin Airlines' decision to discontinue its services to and from Fort Frances. The survey will remain open until end-of-day February 9, 2024.

Letter from Martin Chitohwa, Economic Development Officer

There are three options to completing the form: