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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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/211466/Public%20Meeting%20-%2020%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=98A4DF351AE8455BB3A6DAC67168766A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2384" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Indigenous Relations Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2380" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to award $1.1M shoreline rehab tender, approve Scott St design deal", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/211208/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=193023A718EC449D85FFA388F93D5962", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2287" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Public Meeting", "headline": "Public meeting on Community Improvement Plan Official Plan amendment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/210941/Public%20Meeting%20-%2030%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=87E3BF49F76A422CB2A5095125378554", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2382" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Museum and Culture Advisory Committee", "headline": "Museum and Culture Advisory Committee to discuss collections policy", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/210854/Museum%20and%20Culture%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2021%20Jul%20.pdf?handle=659C820EA92E40B19B37D94C35BF6C74", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2381" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers infrastructure tenders and new town tagline", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/210676/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=ADFFB8B3F316493C9124D3A8C7798499", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2286" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Fort Frances Municipal Non Profit Housing Corporation", "headline": "Housing board approves financials and siding repairs", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/210493/Fort%20Frances%20Municipal%20Non%20Profit%20Housing%20Corpo.pdf?handle=4ADA5604348D41DFABC9BBCA6A7E5564", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2378" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Sale Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2377" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Committee of Adjustment", "headline": "Committee to decide on driveway width variance at 680 Sixth Street West", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/210152/Committee%20of%20Adjustment%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=5D9409ADE6AE458EA80FF9867C965ADE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2376" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Indigenous Relations Advisory Committee", "headline": "Fort Frances Indigenous Relations Committee to recommend Reconciliation Policy", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/209395/Indigenous%20Relations%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2023%20Ju.pdf?handle=A4DC806E7E9A4233A9D6A7D034D01C8F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2370" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning Shevlin Wood Yard, debate Sunny Cove Camp sale", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/210127/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C26B79569BDD40E5A3A76424BD63E3DC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2371" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Public Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing on Shevlin Wood Yard redevelopment into mixed-use community", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/209997/Public%20Meeting%20-%2019%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CA38AEA79B7D4356906D1D437CDF3299", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2374" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Fort Frances Municipal Non Profit Housing Corporation", "headline": "Housing corp to approve 2025 audit and $20K siding project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/209962/Fort%20Frances%20Municipal%20Non%20Profit%20Housing%20Corpo.pdf?handle=902A92ED72D941E085BE73DABCA9BA25", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2375" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Museum and Culture Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/209847/Museum%20and%20Culture%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2016%20Jun%20.pdf?handle=9FFEDEE162EF42809A8E235F3411AE75", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2373" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Public Art Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2369" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council approves $657K for new water and sewer mains at Shevlin Yard.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/209558/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C59EDFF46D304A6BA8829A0257CF13AE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2284" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Museum and Culture Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to decide on deaccession of museum item", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/209212/Museum%20and%20Culture%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2026%20May%20.pdf?handle=EA348B729B564FABB837FBA209C8B6EA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2364" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on subdivision for former mill property", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/209173/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=93CD759E575E4562A02AD96AA64FC44B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2283" }, { "date": "2026-05-15", "body": "Rainy River District West OPP Detachment Board", "headline": "Board to approve 2025 annual report, hear crisis team update", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/208883/Rainy%20River%20District%20West%20OPP%20Detachment%20Board%20.pdf?handle=EE178D926A3245A393FF1B0E914557B9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2363" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve $500,000 airport service guarantee and $40,000 marketing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/208776/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DB65F9F4A07F44EBAC81D401177C3AC3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2282" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Sister Betty Kennedy Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee plans June Seniors Month events, receives $5,000 for taxi service", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/208698/Sister%20Betty%20Kennedy%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2011%20Ma.pdf?handle=FE77FB506EB04CF5A415B8BC9E4713AF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2359" }, { "date": "2026-04-30", "body": "Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Sale Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2367" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Ad-Hoc Dog Park Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to propose alternate dog park locations after council decision", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/207231/Ad-Hoc%20Dog%20Park%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2029%20Apr%20202.pdf?handle=9DDA0845C93F4AA8A251EF9553E3C409", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2365" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to enact five new by‑laws on gas tax, lame‑duck authority, election policies and signage", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/207084/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=63BEAF2743614B10BCAE06F79C7A7561", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2281" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Museum and Culture Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss public art policy and curator's report", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/document/206909/Museum%20and%20Culture%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2021%20Apr%20.pdf?handle=3ECCB8EDEEF545A2A519054FED778669", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fortfrances.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2362" } ] }