Proclamation on the 100th Birthday of Clora J. McEvoy
Monday, July 7th, 2025
WHEREAS, Clora J. McEvoy (nee Dumeney) was born in Mine Centre on July 5th, 1925, in Thunder Bay; and
WHEREAS, Clora did her patriotic duty working at CanPar during Word War II, assisting in the war effort and after the war moved to Fort Frances; and
WHEREAS, Clora raised a family of seven after her husband was killed in a car accident, attending night school while working during the day in order to complete her secondary education; and
Proclamation of Friendship
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
WHEREAS, the City of International Falls and the Town of Fort Frances are neighbours and friends; and
WHEREAS, we are neighbors by geography and friends by choice; and
WHEREAS, we have been friends for a very long time and will continue to be friends for a very long time; and
WHEREAS, we are sister cities; and
Proclamation: National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st, 2025
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
WHEREAS, June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21st is National Peoples Day - a day for all Canadians to learn about and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples; and
WHEREAS, generations of Indigenous people have celebrated on June 21st due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year; and
Pride Month 2025
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
It is resolved that I, Mayor Andrew Hallikas, on behalf of Council, do hereby declare that June 2025 shall be known as "Pride Month" in the Town of Fort Frances.
Proclamation: Hope Air Day June 6th, 2025
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Hope Air Day
June 2025
WHEREAS, access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of their geographic location;
WHEREAS, Hope Air, a charitable organization, has been tirelessly dedicated to providing access to healthcare by facilitating free flights and other services for patients living in rural and under-served communities in Ontario, ensuring they can receive vital medical treatment regardless of distance or financial means;
Seniors' Month June 2025
Friday, May 30th, 2025 to Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Mayor Andrew Hallikas, on behalf of council, has declared June 2025 to be known as "Seniors' Month" in the Town of Fort Frances and encourages all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.
Louis Riel Day - November 16th
Friday, November 15th, 2024
November 16, 2024 proclaimed as Louis Riel Day in the Town of Fort Frances.
June is Seniors' Month
Monday, May 27th, 2024
June is Seniors' Month! Read more about this important month.
Hope Air Day
Monday, May 27th, 2024
Hope Air Day is June 7th. Read more about this important awareness day.
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