Centennial logo

The Town of Fort Frances centennial committee unveiled a logo and slogan for the upcoming 2003 centennial before the Canada Day parade on Sunday.
Local OPP Cst. Darren Hyatt’s design won over the committee, with its oval-shaped depiction of some of the roots of the Fort Frances area.
“[The idea] actually came to me pretty fast. I read abut it in the paper and went from there,” Hyatt said shortly after the unveiling.
“I wanted to represent all the people that contributed to this area–the First Nations, the logging industry, the people that kept this area going,” he explained.
“It’s something that’s going to be around forever,” Hyatt continued. “I was born and raised in the area, and just moved back three months ago.
“Now, I plan to stay forever.”
For his efforts, Hyatt received formal recognition from the mayor and council. He also received a free dinner for two at any local restaurant.
Why did the committee decide on Cst. Hyatt’s design?
“Because it had the history of the area well-represented,” said Fort Frances Museum curator Pam Hawley, who sits on the centennial committee.
“From the canoes to the wigwams to the paper industry that’s become a big part of who we are–it was a good place to start from,” she noted.
“Anything that comes from the Town of Fort Frances will have this logo on it,” Hawley added, citing examples such as T-shirts, letterhead, and promotional posters.
The logo includes the simple slogan, “Fort Frances–1903-2003.” Hawley noted the words summed up the spirit of the centennial succinctly.
The committee received six slogan and logo entries by the June 12 deadline.
The logo and slogan become the sole property of the town, and will be used for any purposes in its sole discretion. They may be permitted for use by others but only with written consent.