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Remember, no ice is safe ice. 

Summary:

• Higher-than-normal flows are occurring due to recent rainfall and snowmelt
• Slippery stream banks and fast flowing, cold water will create hazardous conditions around all water bodies.
• Residents that have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should continue take necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions.
• Residents are reminded to keep a close watch on weather conditions, regularly check for updated messages, exercise caution near fast moving rivers and streams and maintain close supervision of children and pets.
• The 7-day forecast is predicting daytime highs of 13°C to -2°C and overnight lows are forecasted between 3°C and -8°C with up to 3 cm of snowfall and 50 mm of rainfall. Yellow Rainfall Warnings have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for portions of the district.

This training is closed to the public. 

Members of the public may see an increased presence of fire personnel, along with visible smoke and related odours in the area of Port Carling during:

• Tuesday, Apr. 7 – Friday, Apr. 10 (4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
• Saturday, Apr. 11 (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
• Sunday, Apr. 12 (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

The Wildland Fire Season runs annually from April 1 to October 31. Fire prevention is a shared responsibility. Be FireSmart, follow local Burning By-law 2023-034, and help keep Muskoka Lakes safe.

Residents and visitors can now access a dedicated local hotline and online form to report concerns, and an interactive map to verify licensed short-term rentals. 

Tender No. T-2026-31

Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. ET

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, is advising residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety Bulletin is in effect until Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Summary:

• Higher-than-normal flows are occurring due to recent rainfall and snowmelt
• Slippery stream banks and fast flowing, cold water will create hazardous conditions around all water bodies.
• Residents that have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should continue take necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions.
• The weather forecast is calling for daytime highs of -3°C to +7°C, and overnight lows are forecasted between -15°C to 0 °C for the next 7 days. Forecasts are also suggesting that the area may receive approximately 10mm to 15mm of rain and 5cm to 10cm of snow over the next 7 days.

Remember, no ice is safe ice.