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2026 Mayor's Budget

Find information on the drafts for the 2026 Capital Budget! Click the links on the side to view 2026 Reserves Projections, 2026 Compiled Capital Budget, 2027-2030 Capital Budget Projections, and the 2026 Draft Operating Budget.

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Municipal Election Survey

This short survey is for those who are interested in running in the 2026 Municipal Elections, filling the role of Mayor or Councillor from 2026-2030 for the Town of Fort Frances.

Results will be used to decide on best methods to educate you on municipal elections and what it means to serve on Council.

If you have further questions, don't hesitate to reach out to the Municipal Clerk at cgreig@fortfrances.ca.

Are you interested in running in the 2026 elections?

Are there any topics/areas you're most curious on learning more about when it comes to campaigning or serving as an elected official? Please feel free to use this space to let us know!

Lastly, we'll be making an FAQ section on our website! Do you have a question for us?

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Swim-to-Survive Training

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Rail Safety Week 2025 Proclamation

WHEREAS, 261 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2024, resulting in 68 avoidable fatalities and 58 avoidable serious injuries; and

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Franco-Ontarian Day 2025

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WHEREAS, during this 50^th anniversary year, more than ever, the Franco-Ontarian flag remains a symbol of pride, resistance and hope for all francophones across Ontario; and

WHEREAS, by the virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26^th, 2010, it is declared that September 25^th of each year be recognized as Franco-Ontarian Day throughout the province of Ontario; and

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Vacancies & Application

The Town of Fort Frances has vacancies for the following Boards and Committees:

Applicants Understanding of Commitment and Expectations *

As a Board and/or Committee applicant, I understand that Appointed Citizens are expected to attend meetings (1‐3 hours each) on a monthly or bi‐monthly basis, and I commit to making myself available to attend such meetings. I understand that my involvement on the Board and/or Committee is advisory in nature, and that under no circumstances shall I act on behalf of or for the Town of Fort Frances or purport to have the authority to bind the Corporation. I have reviewed the Terms of Reference for the Board and/or Committee for which I am applying or the appropriate By‐law, and I agree that, if appointed, I will carry out the mandate of that Board and/or Committee in accordance with those Terms of Reference or appropriate By‐law and any other direction from Council. I understand that all Board and/or Committee and their members follow Council Meeting Procedures, Code of Conduct and other guiding documents, and I agree to adhere to and conduct myself in accordance with those rules and regulations.

I agree to the Commitment and Expectations stated above for the Board and/or Committee for which I am applying.

I do not agree.

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

Street Address *

Town *

Province *

Postal Code *

Which are you applying for? *

Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation (2 members of community)

General Appeals Committee (1 member of community)

Indigenous Relations Advisory Committee (2 Indigenous Youth up to 26 years, and 1 Elder of Treaty 3)

Public Art Committee (1 Indigenous Artist in Southern Treaty #3, 1 Artist in Fort Frances)

Are you a new applicant or seeking reappointment?

New applicant

Seeking reappointment

Eligibility. Please select all that apply: *

Please note that different Boards and Committees require different eligibility. Please capture all that apply.

I am a Canadian Citizen (or landed immigrant)

I am a resident of Fort Frances

I am at least 18 years of age

I currently attend secondary school

I am Indigenous

I am a youth, under the age of 26

I am from Treaty 3

I am an artist

If you are under eighteen (18) years of age, the name and contact information of a parent or guardian.

Please note that if you are under eighteen (18) years of age, the Town of Fort Frances will require written permission, by either email or a letter, from your parent/guardian which provides authorization to share your name and contact information with: - Council, in a meeting closed to the public, to validate eligibility of the application. - The Board/Committee Chair, upon appointment to the Board or Committee Your private contact information will not be made public. Any breaches of such can be referred to the Town Clerk/Freedom of Information Coordinator: 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances, ON P9A 3P9 | 807 274 5323 x1212 | cgreig@fortfrances.ca

Appointment to a Board, Commission, or Committee will require your consistent attendance at regularly scheduled meetings. Are you available for (select all that apply):

Daytime meetings

Lunch (12-1) meetings

Evening meetings

Weekend meetings

Reason for applying:

Please provide image(s) of your artist portfolio/your work

You've indicated you are an artist and are applying for the Public Art Committee for an artist vacancy. To establish this eligibility, we kindly request a demonstration of your work.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png.

Educational background:

Relevant experience:

Community involvement:

If you presently serve on other Council appointed Boards/Committees, please specify here:

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