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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Public Meeting
Council hears public comment on draft Community Improvement Plan
This is a statutory public meeting where the Town of Fort Frances Council will hear public comment on the draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP), a tool to offer financial incentives for economic development. No decision or resolution will be made at this meeting. As of August 18, 2026, the Municipal Clerk has received no written submissions on the plan.
- Public comment on the Draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP), July 2026
- CIP would allow grants, rebates, loans, and other financial incentives
- Consultant WSP Canada Inc. will be available to answer questions
- No written communications received by Clerk as of August 18, 2026
- Existing CIP under By-law 02/03 is being updated
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PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
August 20, 2026 12:00 PM
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
August 20, 2026 12:00 PM
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 09:00 AM
Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board
Committee Room, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory Committee
Fort Frances Seniors Centre
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory Committee
Fort Frances Seniors Centre
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Indigenous Relations Advisory Committee
Civic Centre - Committee Room
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council to award $1.1M shoreline rehab tender, approve Scott St design deal
Council will vote on several key items, including re-awarding a shoreline rehabilitation tender to George Armstrong Company for $1,109,600 plus HST, and approving a Connecting Links Program agreement for the design of Scott Street between Armit Avenue and Victoria Avenue. They will also consider an official plan amendment for the Community Improvement Plan, endorse a solar project for the Fort Frances Sports complex, and discuss an RV park at Legion Park. A delegation will address road conditions on North McIrvine Rd and Frog Creek Rd West.
- Re-award Tender 2026-OF-07 to George Armstrong Company for $1,109,600 plus HST for shoreline rehabilitation
- Approve Connecting Links Program (Intake 11) Contribution Agreement for design of Scott St between Armit Ave and Victoria Ave
- Community Improvement Plan Policy Official Plan Amendment (C2-2026)
- Resolution of support for Fort Frances Sports Solar Project
- Notice of Motion for RV Park Development at Legion Park
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AGENDA
August 10, 2026 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Session #: 97
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1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
4. Delegations/Deputations
4.1 Road conditions of North McIrvine Rd and Frog Creed Rd West, R. Paxon
5. Presentations
5 5.1 Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Advisory Committee
6. Correspondence
6 - 7 6.1 COR: S. Krienke-Turvey Signage Request
7. Council Reports on Board & Committee Activity:
8 - 17 7.1 Mayor Hallikas
7.2 Councillor Firth
7.3 Councillor Maki
7.4 Councillor McTaggart
8. Consent Agenda
8.1 Approval of Consent Agenda
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda items 8.2, 8.3, 8.4.
18 - 26 8.2 Council Meeting Minutes approved as presented
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the following Council meeting
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
Public Meeting
Public meeting on Community Improvement Plan Official Plan amendment
The Town is holding a statutory public meeting to gather community input on proposed amendments to the Official Plan. The changes aim to expand Community Improvement Plan (CIP) project areas to include all lands within the municipal boundary.
- Proposed amendment to Official Plan subsections 9.3.1 and 9.3.2
- Expansion of CIP project areas to include all lands within the municipal boundary
- Identification of three distinct special project areas of economic importance
- Discussion of financial incentive programs for private sector investment and revitalization
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PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
Date: July 30, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Council Chambers, Civic Centre
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1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
4. Introduction and Purpose of Meeting
4.1 The purpose of the meeting is to hear public comment on the Community Improvement
Plan Policy Official Plan amendment.
2 - 5 4.2 Public Meeting: Community Improvement Plan Policy Official Plan Amendment (C2-
2026)
5. Delegations
5.1 The Mayor will open the floor to invite public comment. You will be asked to state
your name, address, and phone number and if you would like to be notified of the
decision.
6. Communication
6.1 No written communication for purposes of the Public Meeting was received as of July
28, 2026 at 3:15pm.
7. Adjournment
7.1 Meeting adjournment.
Recommendation: THAT this Public Meeting of Council be n …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Museum and Culture Advisory Committee
Museum and Culture Advisory Committee to discuss collections policy
The committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding the draft Collections Policy and a deaccession recommendation. The session will also include a Curator's report and planning for a presentation to Council.
- Review of draft Collections Policy
- Deaccession recommendation for a photograph to be transferred to Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre
- Curator's Report
- Planning for annual report presentation to Council
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MUSEUM AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
July 21, 2026 4:30 PM
MEETING - Museum
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
2.1 Agenda Approval
THAT the Museum and Culture Advisory Committee approve the agenda as
presented.
3. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
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and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
5. Confirmation of Minutes
2 - 5 5.1 Confirmation of Minutes
THAT the Museum and Culture Advisory Committee approve the minutes of
April 21, 2026 and June 16, 2026 as presented.
6. Unfinished Business
6 - 15 6.1 Collections Policy
16 - 19 6.2 Deaccession Recommendation
7. New Business
20 7.1 Curator's Report
7.2 Presentation to Council
8. Motions
(Recommendations to Mayor and Council)
9. Adjournment
9.1 Adjournment of Meeting
THAT the Museum and Culture Advisory Committee adjourn at ______ p.m.
TOWN OF FORT FRANCES
MINUTES MUSEUM AND CULTURE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE June 16, 2026
The meeting of Museum and Culture Advisory Committee of the Town of Fort Frances was held in the Museum
on June 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
S. Marusyk, C. Denby, H. Angus, N. Faragher
J. McTaggart, P. Hughes
ALSO PRESENT: L. Hughes, Museum Curator
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council considers infrastructure tenders and new town tagline
The Council will review several construction tender awards, a draft Reconciliation Policy, and options for a new town tagline. Additionally, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau will present a proposal regarding a partnership to maintain their heritage facility.
- Award of $91,000.00 tender to Pier-Solutions for Mill Road Overpass Expansion Joint Repair
- Award of $448,000.00 tender to Platinum Land Management for McIrvine Rink foundation and slab works
- Award of $493,026.00 tender to Bay City Contractors for Shevlin Yard watermain and sanitary extensions
- Decision on a new tagline for the Town of Fort Frances
- Review of a draft Reconciliation Policy
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AGENDA
July 13, 2026 5:00 PM
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Session #: 96
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1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
4. Delegations/Deputations
6 - 11 4.1 Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau - J. Sus and M. Sus
5. Presentations
None.
6. Correspondence
12 - 63 6.1 COR: Northwestern Health Unit Annual Report 2025
7. Council Reports on Board & Committee Activity:
64 - 69 7.1 Mayor Hallikas
7.2 Councillor Behan
7.3 Councillor Brunetta
7.4 Councillor Morrison
8. Consent Agenda
8.1 Approval of Consent Agenda
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda items 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5.
70 - 78 8.2 Council meeting minutes approved as presented.
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the following Council meeting
minutes as presented:
Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2026
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Fort Frances Municipal Non Profit Housing Corporation
Housing board approves financials and siding repairs
The Fort Frances Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation will review and approve its 2025 financial statements and the 2025 Annual Performance Report. The board also plans to approve using capital reserves to replace siding on four units at an estimated cost of $20,000.
- Approval of 2025 Annual Performance Report
- Review and approval of 2025 audited financial statements
- Approval of financials for January to April 2026
- Approval of siding repairs for four units at $20,000
- Conditional approval of $10,000 COCHI funding contribution
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FORT FRANCES MUNICIPAL NON PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION AGENDA
July 6, 2026 12:00 PM
FORT FRANCES MUNICIPAL NON PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION AGENDA
July 6, 2026 12:00 PM
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2. Territorial Acknowledgement
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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 03:30 PM
Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Sale Committee
Civic Centre - Committee Room
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Committee of Adjustment
Committee to decide on driveway width variance at 680 Sixth Street West
The Committee of Adjustment will hear two minor variance applications. The first seeks relief from the 9m driveway width limit to allow a 18.5m driveway at 680 Sixth Street West. The second application concerns 1125 Sunset Drive. The committee will also receive verbal updates on the Shevlin Wood Yard Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and the Town's CIP development.
- Minor variance A3-2026: 680 Sixth Street West – request to widen driveway to 18.5m (by-law max 9m)
- Minor variance A4-2026: 1125 Sunset Drive – details not provided in agenda
- Verbal update on Shevlin Wood Yard Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
- Verbal update on Town of Fort Frances CIP Development
- Status update on Committee of Adjustment applications
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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA
June 24, 2026 5:30 PM
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA
June 24, 2026 5:30 PM
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1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Indigenous Relations Advisory Committee
Fort Frances Indigenous Relations Committee to recommend Reconciliation Policy
The committee will review feedback on the draft Reconciliation Policy and vote on recommending it to Town Council for adoption. They will also discuss a proclamation for National Indigenous Peoples Day. The policy is intended as a living document for ongoing reconciliation efforts.
- Review and recommend Reconciliation Policy to Town Council for adoption
- Discuss proclamation for National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Approve meeting minutes from November 19, 2025
- Consider amendments to Reconciliation Policy based on public and stakeholder feedback
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INDIGENOUS RELATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA: Session # 1
June 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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June 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council to vote on rezoning Shevlin Wood Yard, debate Sunny Cove Camp sale
Council will decide on an official plan and zoning amendment to redesignate the Shevlin Wood Yard from Future Development to Mixed Use, allowing a housing development. A delegation requests relocating the development to preserve green space. Council will also consider a motion to halt the sale of Sunny Cove Camp pending a procedural review, and award a $671,610 contract for shoreline restoration.
- Shevlin Wood Yard Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to Mixed Use (C1-2026, B1-2026)
- Delegation by Marie Brady to relocate housing development from 820 Fifth St. E. to Shevlin Wood Yard
- Notice of Motion to halt Sunny Cove Camp sale pending procedural review
- Award of tender 2026-OF-07 to Allen Equipment for $671,610 for shoreline restoration
- BYOB events policy: recommendation not to permit BYOB events until April 2027
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June 22, 2026 5:00 PM
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Fri Jun 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Public Meeting
Public hearing on Shevlin Wood Yard redevelopment into mixed-use community
The Town of Fort Frances is holding a public meeting to hear comments on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the redevelopment of the former Shevlin Wood Yard. The plan would rezone the property from Future Development to Mixed Use and Open Space, allowing residential and commercial uses. A Holding Zone is proposed pending a Record of Site Condition. A specific exception for Lot 1 would allow building heights up to 20m and enclosed outdoor storage in the front yard.
- Official Plan Amendment to redesignate Shevlin Wood Yard from Future Development to Mixed Use
- Zoning By-law Amendment to Mixed Use and Open Space zones
- Holding Zone applied until a Record of Site Condition is completed
- Zoning exception for Lot 1: maximum building height of 20m and permitted front-yard enclosed outdoor storage
- Proposed developments include fourplex, townhouse, and triplex dwellings
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June 19, 2026 12:00 PM
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June 19, 2026 12:00 PM
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Fort Frances Municipal Non Profit Housing Corporation
Housing corp to approve 2025 audit and $20K siding project
The Fort Frances Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation will vote on approving financial statements for January to April 2026, the 2025 Annual Performance Report, and the audited financial statements for 2025. They will also decide on a $20,000 siding replacement for four units, contingent on a $10,000 grant from COCHI.
- Approve financials for Jan-Apr 2026
- Approve 2025 Annual Performance Report
- Review and approve 2025 audited financial statements
- Replace siding on four units at $20,000 (conditional on $10,000 COCHI funding)
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June 17, 2026 12:00 PM
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June 17, 2026 12:00 PM
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Session #2
MEETING - Committee Room - Civic Centre
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Public Art Committee
Museum
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 04:30 PM
Museum and Culture Advisory Committee
Museum
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council approves $657K for new water and sewer mains at Shevlin Yard.
Fort Frances Council is reviewing annual reports, approving routine financial statements, and voting on several capital projects and policy updates. Key decisions include awarding contracts for solar design and a covered rink roof, plus funding unbudgeted utility infrastructure at Shevlin Yard. The council will also renew the fire dispatch contract, update procurement policies, and pass by-laws covering automatic aid agreements and employee vacation leave.
- Approve $657,558 unbudgeted capital project for water and sewer mains at Shevlin Yard
- Award $516,704 contract to Northern Flow Installation for East End Rink roof structure
- Accept $52,350 bid from Exactus Energy for MSC Solar Design services
- Renew 5-year fire department dispatching contract with Central Ambulance Communications Centre
- Pass by-laws renewing automatic aid agreement and updating non-union employee vacation policy
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AGENDA
June 8, 2026 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Session #: 94
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June 8, 2026 5:00 PM
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AGENDA
June 8, 2026 5:00 PM
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Session #: 94
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 04:30 PM
Museum and Culture Advisory Committee
Committee to decide on deaccession of museum item
The Museum and Culture Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially approve a deaccession recommendation to transfer an item to the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre. They will also review the Curator's Report detailing summer exhibit delays due to HVAC installation, a basement flood, and upcoming programs.
- Deaccession recommendation to transfer an object to Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre
- Curator's report: basement flooded May 15, HVAC installation schedule unclear, affecting summer exhibits
- Summer meeting schedule to be set; CMOG grant deadline June 30
- Collections policy discussion continues on geographic scope
- Public Art Committee representative to be selected from committee members
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Mon May 25, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council to decide on subdivision for former mill property
Council will vote on approving a plan of subdivision agreement for the former mill property, enabling development. They will also consider by-laws to levy special taxes on the Business Improvement Area and execute a revenue guarantee and airport services agreement with North Star Air. Other items include adopting a new vacation policy for non-union staff, renewing the automatic aid agreement with neighboring fire services, and addressing a complaint about Walker Avenue.
- Approve plan of subdivision for former mill property (A1-2024)
- Enact By-Law 36-26 for BIA special taxes
- Execute revenue guarantee and airport services agreement with North Star Air (By-Law 37-26)
- Renew automatic aid agreement for fire services
- Adjust snow removal equipment to use white noise backup alarms
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Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA
May 25, 2026 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Session #: 93
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1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
4. Delegations/Deputations
5. Presentations
5 - 31
5.1
MNP - Auditors
6. Correspondence
32 - 44
6.1
COR: RRDW OPP Detachment Board Annual Report
45 - 53
6.2
COR: Walker Avenue Complaint
54
6.3
COR: Employers Meeting Fort Frances
7. Council Reports on Board & Committee Activity:
55 - 60
7.1
Mayor Hallikas
7.2
Councillor Firth
7.3
Councillor Maki
7.4
Councillor McTaggart
8. Consent Agenda
8.1
Approval of Consent Agenda
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda items 8.2, 8.3, 8.4.
61 - 65
8.2
Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 be approved as presented
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Fri May 15, 2026 · 09:00 AM
Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board
Board to approve 2025 annual report, hear crisis team update
The Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board will consider approving its 2025 Annual Report for dissemination to nine partnering municipalities. They will also receive a presentation on the Joint Mobile Crisis Response Team, which secured $240,000 in grant funding for an additional mental health position. Other items include a resolution from Madawaska Valley on provincial bail notification and a letter from the Lapish family acknowledging the OPP investigation.
- Approval of 2025 Annual Report for dissemination to nine municipalities
- Presentation on Joint Mobile Crisis Response Team with $240,000 grant
- Receipt of letter from Lapish family regarding investigation
- Resolution from Township of Madawaska Valley on Provincial Bail Notification
- Authorizing Chair to attend Board Chair meeting in Thunder Bay June 9-10
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RAINY RIVER DISTRICT WEST OPP DETACHMENT BOARD AGENDA
Session #11
May 15, 2026 9:00 AM
MEETING - Committee Room, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances
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the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof:
4. Approval of Agenda
4.1
Approval of the Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board Agenda of May 15,
2026.
Recommendation: THAT the Rainy River District West OPP Detachment
Board approve the agenda of May 15, 2026.
5. Approval of Previous Board Minutes
3 - 6
5.1
Approval of the Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board Minutes of March
30, 2026.
Recommendation: THAT the Rainy River District West OPP Detachment
Board Meeting Minutes of March 30, 2026 be adopted as presented.
6. Presentations
7 - 22
6.1
Joint Mobile Crisis Response
7. New Business
23
7.1
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory Committee
Committee plans June Seniors Month events, receives $5,000 for taxi service
The Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory Committee will discuss plans for June Seniors Month, including a dance, garage sale, and BBQ. They will also review a $5,000 donation from the Family Health Team for the seniors' taxi service and ongoing parking lot design costs.
- $5,000 donation from Fort Frances Family Health Team for taxi service
- June Seniors Month calendar with events like dance on May 29, garage sale, and BBQ
- Parking lot engineering and design cost estimate pending
- Attendance at senior centre rose to 2,743 in April, up 707 from March
- Great Burger Giveback fundraiser with Chamber of Commerce on July 3
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SISTER BETTY KENNEDY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 11, 2026 12:00 PM
MEETING - Fort Frances Seniors Centre
Page
1. Call to Order
1.1 Call To Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Approval of Agenda
4.1 Approval of Agenda
5. Confirmation of Minutes
3 - 5 5.1 Minutes from April 20th Meeting
6. Unfinished Business
6.1 TV Usage
6.2 Bring a Friend Day
(Reminder that this will be for the month of June)
6.3 Directory for Seniors
6.4 June 2026 Senior Month - Guest Midge McTaggart
6.5 Parking
7. New Business
6 7.1 The Great Burger Giveback (Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser)
7 7.2 Senior Centre Activity Report From Cindy
8 7.3 June Senior's Month Calendar
8. Motions
(Recommendations to Mayor and Council)
8.1 Motions
Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory Committee - 11 May 2026
Page
9. Date of next meeting
9.1 Next Meeting Date
10. Adjournment
10.1 Adjournment
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TOWN OF FORT FRANCES
MINUTES Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory
Committee April 20, 2026
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council to approve $500,000 airport service guarantee and $40,000 marketing
Council will vote on the consent agenda, the 2026 Business Improvement Area budget of $91,300 with a $45,000 special charge, and property vesting actions for Walleye Court and 610 Scott Street. The meeting includes approval of a $500,000 transfer to a new Airport Contingency Reserve Fund and a $40,000 marketing allocation for a scheduled air service with North Star Air. By‑laws to execute an RFP and award a tender will be introduced, and a closed‑session will address litigation and committee membership matters.
- Approve 2026 BIA budget estimates of $91,300 and a $45,000 special charge levy
- Vest property at Walleye Court by writing off taxes and taking ownership
- Write off $17,512.29 in taxes and penalties for 610 Scott Street and order a second tax sale
- Authorize $500,000 transfer to an Airport Contingency Reserve Fund and $40,000 marketing for North Star Air service
- Introduce By‑Law 33‑26 to execute an RFP and By‑Law 34‑26 to award Tender 2026‑OF‑04
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Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA
May 11, 2026 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Session #92
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1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
4. Delegations/Deputations
None.
5. Presentations
None.
6. Correspondence
5 - 6
6.1
COR: Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee Park Locations
7
6.2
COR: Rainy River First Nations Annual Fish Fry
8 - 45
6.3
Northwestern Health Unit 2025 Financial Statements
46 - 47
6.4
COR: Advocate Letter on behalf of Lapish family
7. Council Reports on Board & Committee Activity:
48 - 55
7.1
Mayor Hallikas
7.2
Councillor Behan
7.3
Councillor Brunetta
7.4
Councillor Morrison
8. Consent Agenda
8.1
Approval of Consent Agenda
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda items 8.2, 8.3.
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Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 03:30 PM
Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Sale Committee
Civic Centre - Committee Room
Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee
Committee to propose alternate dog park locations after council decision
The Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee will discuss the council's decision on the Legion Park location for a dog park and draft a letter proposing alternate locations. They will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Update on council decision regarding Legion Park dog park location
- Draft letter to council proposing alternate dog park locations
- Approval of minutes from March 11, 2026 (includes $60,000 fundraising goal and working group option)
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Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee
Session #6
April 29, 2026 5:30 PM
MEETING - Committee Room, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances
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1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Approval of Agenda
3.1 Approval of the Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee Agenda of April 29, 2026
Recommendation: THAT the Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee approve
the agenda of April 29, 2026.
4. Approval of Previous Board Minutes
3 - 4 4.1 Approval of the Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee Minutes of March 11, 2026.
Recommendation: THAT the Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of March 11, 2026 be adopted as presented.
5. New Business
5.1 Update on Council Decision on Legion Park location.
THAT The Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee draft a letter to Council
proposing alternate locations of the dog park.
6. Standing Items
6.1 Open Discussion
7. Adjournment/Next Meeting: …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council to enact five new by‑laws on gas tax, lame‑duck authority, election policies and signage
The Fort Frances Town Council will vote to adopt five by‑laws covering the MTO gas tax agreement, lame‑duck authority, employee political activity, use of corporate resources for elections, and an amendment to the signs by‑law. It will also approve a $15,000 RibFest sponsorship with a $5,000 contingency, fund a $23,500 Tournament and Events Growth Coordinator role, and award engineering design contracts for lift stations and the water‑treatment plant. Additional items include delaying the potable‑water filling station project to 2027.
- Adopt By‑Law 28-26 MTO Gas Tax Agreement
- Approve $15,000 RibFest sponsorship plus $5,000 contingency allowance
- Allocate $23,500 for Tournament and Events Growth Coordinator (2026‑10‑01 to 2026‑10‑31)
- Award RFP 2026-OF-05 to JR Cousins Consultants for Central Avenue and White Pine lift stations
- Award RFP 2026-OF-04 to KGS Group of Winnipeg for Fort Frances Water Treatment Plant design
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Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA
April 27, 2026 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Session #: 91
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Page
1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
4. Delegations/Deputations
5. Presentations
6. Correspondence
6
6.1
COR: Rainy River District Municipal Association next General Meeting
7
6.2
COR: Tour de Fort Donation Request
8
6.3
COR: Bridge Road Development Letter, F. Laverdure
9
6.4
COR: Couchiching First Nation Pow-Wow Donation Letter
7. Council Reports on Board & Committee Activity:
10 - 16
7.1
Mayor Hallikas
7.2
Councillor Firth
7.3
Councillor Maki
7.4
Councillor McTaggart
8. Consent Agenda
8.1
Approval of Consent Agenda
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda items 8.2, 8.3.
17 - 25
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Regular Council Meeting Min …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 04:30 PM
Museum and Culture Advisory Committee
Committee to discuss public art policy and curator's report
The Museum and Culture Advisory Committee will discuss a new Public Art Policy and review the Curator's Report, which includes updates on operations, fundraising for capital projects (e.g., $44,600 art hanging system, up to $90,000 scanner), and programming. They will also continue work on the Collections Policy and address meeting requirements for the Community Museum Operating Grant.
- Discussion of a new Public Art Policy
- Review of capital fundraising: art hanging system ($44,600), classroom tablets ($8,000–$10,000), large-format scanner ($60,000–$90,000+)
- Collections Policy review continues
- CMOG grant requires 9 meetings per year; election year concerns
- Curator's report: two potential donations (map and 1903 fair program) and programming updates
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MUSEUM AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
April 21, 2026 4:30 PM
MEETING - Museum
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
2.1
Agenda Approval
THAT the Museum and Culture Advisory Committee approve the agenda as
presented.
3. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
5. Confirmation of Minutes
2 - 5
5.1
Confirmation of Minutes
THAT the Museum and Culture Advisory Committee approve the minutes of
March 17, 2026 as presented.
6. Unfinished Business
6.1
Collections Policy
6.2
CMOG Meetings
7. New Business
6 - 9
7.1
Curator's Report
7.2
Public Art Policy
8. Motions
(Recommendations to Mayor and Council)
9. Adjournment
9.1
Adjournment of Meeting
THAT the Museum and Culture Advisory Committee adjourn at ______ p.m.
The next meeting will be ____________.
TOWN OF FORT FRANCES
MINUTES
MUSEUM AND CULTURE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 17, 2026
The meeting of Museum and Culture Advisory Committee of the Town of Fort Frances was held in the Museum
on March 17, 2026 from 4:30 PM
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
C. Denby, S. Marusyk, J. McTaggart, H. Angus
P. Hughes
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Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory Committee
Committee to discuss parking expansion and $5,000 taxi grant
The Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory Committee will discuss unfinished business including TV usage, a Bring A Friend Day event, and the seniors directory ($530 for 100 copies). They will also review a parking expansion plan adding 18 spaces and receive an activity report covering a $5,000 taxi grant from the Fort Frances Family Health Team, increased attendance, and upcoming seniors month events.
- Parking expansion: 18 additional spaces south of building, moving sheds
- Directory for Seniors: $530 for 100 copies, digital copies to agencies
- Bring A Friend Day: planning cheat sheet for switching from Shaw to Tbaytel
- $5,000 taxi service grant from Fort Frances Family Health Team
- March attendance 2294 (+89 from February, +258 year-over-year)
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SISTER BETTY KENNEDY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 20, 2026 12:00 PM
MEETING - Fort Frances Seniors Centre
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Confirmation of Minutes
2 - 7 5.1 Approval of February 18, 2026 minutes
6. Unfinished Business
6.1 TV Usage
6.2 Bring A Friend Day
6.3 Directory for Seniors
6.4 June 2026 Seniors Month
6.5 Parking
7. New Business
8 7.1 Senior Centre Activity Report (From Cindy)
8. Motions
(Recommendations to Mayor and Council)
9. Date of next meeting
10. Adjournment
TOWN OF FORT FRANCES
MINUTES Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory
Committee February 18, 2026
The meeting of Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory Committee of the Town of Fort Frances was held in the
Fort Frances Seniors Centre on February 18, 2026 from 10:00 AM p.m. to 8:50 a.m.
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
1. Call to Order
Present - Debbie McTaggart, Jane Quirie, Wayne Allen, Jan Beazley
Also Present - Cindy Noble - Senior Centre Manager, Craig Miller - CS&F Manager
Absent - Karen Silander, Steve Maki
1.1 Introduction of Craig Miller - new Community Services and Facilities Manager (Cindy) …
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Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Committee of Adjustment
Committee decides on severance of 20 acres at Eighth and McIrvine
The Committee of Adjustment is considering an application to sever a 20-acre parcel from town-owned land at the corner of Eighth Street West and McIrvine Road. The severed lot would be transferred to Daryl's Custom Landscapes Ltd. The land is currently vacant and zoned Heavy Industrial. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Application A2-2026: Consent (severance) for W1/2 of SW1/4 SEC29 PCL9515 (Corner of Eighth and McIrvine)
- Proposed severed lot: approximately 20 acres (8.094 ha)
- Applicant: Town of Fort Frances; intended grantee: Daryl's Custom Landscapes Ltd.
- Property currently vacant, zoned Heavy Industrial, designated Industrial Employment
- Minutes of February 18, 2026 meeting to be approved
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Civic Centre - Committee Room
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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA
April 15, 2026 5:30 PM
MEETING - Civic Centre - Committee Room
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1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Declarations, Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
5. Minutes of Previous Meetings
2 - 3
5.1
February 18, 2026 - Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
6. Committee Applications
4 - 16
6.1
A2-2026: Application for Consent (Severance) - W1/2 OF SW1/4 SEC29 PCL9515:
Corner of Eighth and McIrvine
7. Meeting Close
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TOWN OF FORT FRANCES
MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT
February 18, 2026
The meeting of Committee of Adjustment of the Town of Fort Frances was held in the Civic Centre -
Committee Room on February 18, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 5:55 p.m.
PRESENT:
Barry Jackson (Chair), Scott Krienke-Turvey, David Beazley
ALSO PRESENT:
John Burrows, Darrell DeGagne, Chad Westover, Candy Westover
1.
Call to Order - 5:30pm
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge t …
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Regular Council Meeting
Council to approve $210,648 roundabout design contract for Central Avenue
The Fort Frances Town Council will consider several financial and policy items, including a $210,648 contract to KGS Group for redesigning the Central Avenue intersection into a roundabout. It will also authorize $69,403 of MTO gas‑tax funding for public transportation and support a Sorting Gap Marina tourism project with a $161,719 NOHFC grant and municipal contributions. Additional items include a $15,000 RibFest sponsorship, a $5,000 contingency, and a review of council remuneration options.
- Approve $210,648 (plus taxes) contract to KGS Group for Central Avenue roundabout design, funded from the Corporate Projects Reserve Fund
- Authorize $69,403 MTO gas‑tax dedicated funding for the 2025‑2026 Public Transportation Program
- Support Sorting Gap Marina Tourism Project with NOHFC grant $161,719, municipal contribution $21,562, and FEDNOR $32,344 (total $215,625)
- Approve $15,000 RibFest sponsorship and $5,000 contingency allowance for the new community event
- Review council remuneration options for mayor, councillors, deputy mayor, internet/phone allowance, per‑diem, and meeting payments
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Council Chambers, Civic Centre
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Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA
April 13, 2026 5:00 PM
Council Chambers, Civic Centre
Session #:90
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Page
1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof
4. Delegations/Deputations
5. Presentations
9 - 24
5.1
2025 Annual OPP Report - Inspector J. Mills, Staff Sergeant D. McLean
6. Correspondence
25
6.1
COR: Snake species allowance.
7. Council Reports on Board & Committee Activity:
26 - 33
7.1
Mayor Hallikas
7.2
Councillor Behan
7.3
Councillor Brunetta
7.4
Councillor Morrison
8. Consent Agenda
8.1
Approval of Consent Agenda
Recommendation: THAT Council approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda items 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5.
34 - 42
8.2
Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 and Special Council Meeting
Minutes of April 8, 2026 be approved as presented
Recommendatio …
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Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 09:00 AM
Special Council Meeting
Council Chambers and Committee Room
Mon Mar 30, 2026 · 09:00 AM
Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board
Board approves sending members to OAPSB Spring Conference and AGM
The Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the January 19, 2026 meeting. It will authorize three representatives to attend the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards Spring Conference and AGM (May 31‑June 2, 2026). The board will also direct the administrator to update the 2025 Annual Report and receive several informational updates, including a provincial bail notification, a focused analytical report, and a Front Line Policing grant update.
- Approve sending J. McTaggart, A. Lewis, and a third member to the OAPSB Spring Conference & AGM (May 31‑June 2, 2026)
- Direct the Board Administrator to update and circulate the 2025 Annual Report
- Receive the Provincial Bail Notification Program update as information
- Receive the Focused Analytical Report update as information
- Receive the Proceeds of Crime – Front Line Policing Grant update as information
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Committee Room, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances
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RAINY RIVER DISTRICT WEST OPP DETACHMENT BOARD AGENDA
Session #10
March 30, 2026 9:00 AM
MEETING - Committee Room, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances
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Page
1. Call to Order
2. Territorial Acknowledgement
We respect and truly acknowledge that we are on Treaty Three territory, the traditional land of
the Anishinaabe and the Métis Nation. We give gratitude and honour to the Ancestors, Elders
and all Anishinaabe and Métis People for sharing their resources and knowledge.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest and the general nature thereof:
4. Approval of Agenda
4.1
Approval of the Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board Agenda of March
30, 2026.
Recommendation: THAT the Rainy River District West OPP Detachment
Board approve the agenda of March 30, 2026 as presented.
5. Approval of Previous Board Minutes
4 - 6
5.1
Approval of the Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board Minutes of January
19, 2026.
Recommendation: THAT the Rainy River District West OPP Detachment
Board Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2026 be adopted as presented.
6. New Business
7 - 9
6.1
OAPSB Spring Conference & AGM May 31 - June 2
Hotels have be …
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Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 03:30 PM
Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Sale Committee
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