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TAKE NOTICE that Mary Ellen McIntyre has filed nomination papers with the Clerk for the office of:

Township Council
Ward A / Ward 1

in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

A complete list of candidates can be found online at muskokalakes.ca under List of Candidates

Water rescue training will be conducted at Windsor Park in Bala on July 4 to 5 and July 11 to 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and July 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Over the two weekends, residents and visitors can expect an increased presence of fire apparatuses and emergency personnel in and around this area. Members of the public are asked to stay clear of training areas and follow any posted signage or direction from on-site personnel.

For fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes, visit muskokalakes.ca

Residents and visitors are urged to continue taking necessary precautions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Click here to learn about being FireSmart at home.

New Rating (HIGH) – what this means:

• Daytime burning is prohibited, including all contractor fires
• All current open-air fire permits are suspended, and no new permits will be issued
• Fireworks are strictly prohibited, and any display firework permits are void
• Small, confined fires are permitted in the evening (6 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning) without a permit, use extreme caution with fires 

To learn more about the Fire Danger Ratings, visit: Fire Rating

For more information on fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes visit: Fire and Emergency Services

(NEW) Non-Emergency Phone: 705-909-0001 | In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Work is expected to be completed by late July.

As part of the program, the Township will avoid cutting milkweed wherever possible to support monarch butterfly conservation, as milkweed is critical to their reproduction and survival. Residents can support this effort by marking roadside milkweed with orange tape or cloth to make plants more visible to operators. Flagging tape is available from the Public Works Department upon request at 705-765-3156 or pw@muskokalakes.ca 

Please drive carefully, stay alert, and reduce speed near workers and equipment.

Make an impact this election by being a key decision maker in compliance audits for candidates and registered third parties. Applications close Monday, July 20 at 4:00 p.m. (EST). 

Qualified applicants from across the District of Muskoka are encouraged to apply.