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Fort Frances Office - LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance
450 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1H2
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1H2
807-274-5349 Ext 306
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-5349
Fax: 807-274-0678
Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Last Updated: Dec 4, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Contact local Ontario Works office of community of residence
Eligibility / Target Population
- May be available to low-income customers of Atikokan Hydro and Fort Frances Power Corporation (and unit sub-metering providers) experiencing difficulty paying current arrears
- Decision will be based on several factors including long-term viability of the account
- Disconnection notice is not required to be eligible
Fees
None
Contacts
Tanis Fretter - Children's Services and Income Support Manager
807-274-5349 Ext 241 * tanis.fretter@rrdssab.ca
807-274-5349 Ext 241 * tanis.fretter@rrdssab.ca
Languages
English
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Delivers LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance on behalf of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
- Delivers a one time emergency financial assistance to Atikokan Hydro and Fort Frances Power customers
- Maximum grant is $650 in emergency assistance for their electricity bills ($780 if the home is heated electrically) - grant is credited directly toward electricity bill
- Agency may be able to arrange a hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being reviewed
- All decisions can be appealed
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Last Updated: Dec 4, 2025: Suggest an edit
