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The Almaguin Highlands Health Centre offers quality health care services.


Almaguin Highlands Health Centre

150 Huston Street, Burk's Falls, ON

705-382-2900

Almaguin Highlands Health Centre Website
District of Parry Sound Social Services
21 Mar, 2024
The District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) provides social services to all citizens in the District of Parry Sound, including: Children's Services (Child care information & fee subsidy, directly operated home and child care programs, EarlyON programs, and Inclusion Support Services) Income Support & Stability (Financial Support, Ontario Works, employment support, life stabilization support, and the Homelessness Prevention Program) Housing Services (Community housing, landlord engagement, housing programs, and housing subsidies) Violence Against Women (Esprit Place Family Resource Centre & Shelter, the Outreach Program, and the Children’s Voices Program) CONNECT WITH THE DSSAB! www.psdssab.org 1-800-461-4464 Facebook.com/psdssab Twitter.com/psdssab Mission Statement “We are committed to the provision and promotion of services that assist individuals in attaining an optimum quality of life and that contribute to the well-being of the community.” DSSAB Strategic Plan - 2021 District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board Quarterly Reports March 2024 Report February 2024 Report January 2024 Report November 2023 Report (Appendix A , B , C , D ) October 2023 Report September 2023 Report District of Parry Sound Housing and Homelessness Annual Report 2022-2023 July 2023 Report June 2023 Report May 2023 Report April 2023 Report March 2023 Report February 2023 Report November 2022 Report October 2022 Report September 2022 Report July 2022 Report June 2022 Report May 2022 Report April 2022 Report March 2022 Report February 2022 Report January 2022 Report December 2021 Report November 2021 Report October 2021 Report July 2021 Report June 2021 Report May 2021 Report April 2021 Report March 2021 Report February 2021 Report January 2021 Report December 2020 Report November 2020 Report October 2020 Report September 2020 Report
by Ashley Soundy 15 Mar, 2024
With the upcoming changes to the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), We are inviting applications from community members to join the newly formed Almaguin Highlands OPP Detachment Board. If you live in one of the above member communities and would like to support community wellbeing, we invite you to apply to join the Board.
by Charlene Watt 15 Mar, 2024
The Municipal Office, Garage and Landfill will be closed on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 and Easter Monday, April 1, 2024 Council and staff wish you a safe and Happy Easter!
by Charlene Watt 13 Mar, 2024
ServiceOntario has returned to our community. Service will be available Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Armour, Ryerson and Burk's Falls Memorial Arena (220 Centre Street, Burk's Falls). The mobile service centre offers the following services: driver's licences vehicle permits and plates stickers for commercial vehicles accessible parking permit driver and vehicle records health card and insurance ( OHIP ) organ and tissue donation birth, marriage and death photo card apostille/authentication of documents fishing, hunting and camping housing and property taxes Visit Ontario.ca/Locations for additional locations. Don’t wait in line, book an appointment online at Ontario.ca/Appointments Web Page: Ontario.ca/ServiceOntarioOnTheGo Provincial Announcement: https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario-mobile-service-centres
by Charlene Watt 26 Feb, 2024
Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation is a process that provides the assurance that adequate water can be brought to a fire incident from an alternate water supply other than a fire hydrant on a Municipal Water System. There are two grades that are reviewed in the accreditation process. The first is the Dwelling Protection Grade which relates to the protection of personal dwellings. In order to attain the Accreditation for this grade, the fire department must maintain a flow of 950 litres (200 imperial gallons) per minute for duration of two hours. The second grade is a Public Fire Protection Grade which focuses on the need for protection of commercial and industrial needs. To attain Accreditation for this grade, the fire department must maintain a flow of 1900 litres (400 imperial gallons) per minute for duration of two hours. What is Involved in the Testing? The test sites are selected and agreed upon by the testing authority and the fire department. The water dump site is selected as is a water source approximately five kilometers away in order to meet the Insurance Bureau requirements. In order to receive benefits of the Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation, the building being assessed by an Insurance Company must be within 8 kilometers for Dwelling Protection Grade and 5 Kilometers for the Public Fire Protection Grade to the nearest fire station. Secondly, the water source must be within 5 Kilometers of the building. If the required flows are met the building receives an additional grade point. This grade point difference could translate to savings in annual insurance costs. These savings are dependent upon the insurance company being used. Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Certificate For more information regarding the Water Tanker Shuttle Accreditation please contact the Burk's Falls & District Fire Department . FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER Cameron Haffner chaffner.bffd@gmail.com 705-788-4676 
by Danika Hammond 02 Feb, 2024
Each year in May and August, the township holds Household Hazardous Waste Days. On the specified Hazmat Days, residents are encouraged to bring hazardous waste such as waste oil, insecticides, pool chemicals, and propane tanks to the Strong landfill. HAZMAT DAYS May 25, 2024 - 10:00am to 2:00 pm August 24, 2024 - 10:00am to 2:00pm Township of Strong Landfill Site: 483 Forest Lake Road, Sundridge, Ontario Telephone: 705-384-9898
by Ashley Soundy 26 Jan, 2024
The Township of Armour now offers residents the opportunity to receive specific municipal notices as attachments in an e-mail rather than by regular mail. Sign up today!
by Ashley Soundy 19 Dec, 2023
2023 Year-End Message from Mayor Rod Ward Please click here to view the 2023 Year-End Message from the Township of Armour's Mayor Rod Ward. Keep informed by joining in on the bimonthly Council meetings thru Zoom or in person.
13 Dec, 2023
Changes to the 2024 Dog Licence in Armour Township. Dog owners must register all dogs within the Township of Armour. Licensing your dog(s) can give you peace of mind in the event your dog wanders away from you or your property a dog licence will help the By-law Officer to contact you quickly and easily.
by Charlene Watt 12 Oct, 2023
Need to take an oath? Some legal documents, such as affidavits or statutory declarations, require you to make a legal oath that what you are saying is true. The Township has a Commissioner of Oaths who is authorized to administer your oath for certain documents. Bring proper identification to prove your identity and the affidavit or statutory declaration that must be signed in the presence of the Commissioner to the Municipal Office from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. The fee is detailed in the Township's Fee By-law . Payments may be made using cash or Debit. What is a Commissioner of Oaths? A Commissioner of Oaths is a person who is authorized by the Province of Ontario to take an oath when you sign an affidavit or statutory declaration. They are given this authority by the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act. The Commissioner is not responsible for the content of the affidavit. There is no guarantee that a document can be commissioned until the document is seen by the Commissioner. The Commissioner cannot witness documents where there is a requirement to personally know the person for a certain length of time, ie. Passport. Your responsibility If you are signing a legal document that requires your oath, the content of that document is your sole responsibility . When you are making an oath, you are known as the "deponent" – the person whose signature is being commissioned to ensure the content of the affidavit. As a deponent, you must understand the details in the document to which you are attesting – and you must understand that by swearing an oath, you are attesting that those details are correct. Documents that can be signed The Commissioner of Oaths may* sign affidavits and statutory declarations related, but not limited to, the following: consents to travel declaration regarding residency (with accompanying documentation) vehicle transfers change or proof of vehicle ownership insurance claims pension plan documents statutory declarations on government-related forms * It is at the exclusive discretion of the individual Commissioner of Oaths whether or not they choose to sign the document . If a Commissioner of Oaths is unsure about the identity of the deponent or the content of the document for any reason, the Commissioner of Oaths may refuse to sign the document and the deponent will be referred to a lawyer. Documents that cannot be signed A Commissioner of Oaths is not a Notary Public. If you require a document to be "notarized" as opposed to "commissioned" the person who administers the oath or affidavit is a Notary Public - generally a lawyer and not a Commissioner of Oaths. The Township does not have a Notary Public. A Notary Public is a person who is authorized under the Notaries Act to commission documents, certify or notarize documents as true copies and to verify signatures. The requirements to become a Notary Public are more stringent than for a commissioner and most are lawyers or judicial officers. You may need a Notary Public for the following documents: If the document specifically states "Notary" and does not offer the option of a Commissioner of Oaths – generally this occurs because the document is from outside Ontario or Canada – the City cannot assure that the authority of a Commissioner of Oaths will be recognized. land transfer and other real estate matters passports and related documents in certain situations The following is a sample of documents a Commissioner of Oaths cannot sign : documents that need to be certified forms which call upon a Commissioner of Oaths, and also request certified true copies of other documents as attachments. The Commissioner cannot certify attachments and therefore cannot sign the forms.

PUBLIC SAFETY & POLICING

Police Services

Policing in the Township of Armour is provided by the Ontario Provincial Police located at the Burk’s Falls Detachment. For more information click here.


CN Railway

Should members of the public have any questions or concerns regarding the railway in our community, they can contact the CN’s Public Inquiry Line (PIL) either by phone at 1-888-888-5909.


Off-Road Vehicles

The use of Off-Road Vehicles in Ontario is governed by the Off-Road Vehicles Act and the Highway Traffic Act Regulation 316/03. For more information click here.


Cannabis

The legalization of non-medical cannabis across Canada presents challenges for all orders of government. Municipalities are on the front lines in communities where cannabis products are legally produced, sold and consumed. Cannabis legalization means new bylaws and processes. For more information, see our Cannabis Regulations and our Cannabis Retail Sales Bylaw.

EMERGENCY MEASURES

The aim of the Township of Armour Emergency Management program is to include the four principals of emergency management; mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in an effort to create a disaster resilient community. The aim of this response plan is to implement measures that may have to be taken to protect the health, safety, welfare, environment and economic health of the residents, businesses and visitors of the Township of Armour when faced with an emergency. 


The plan enables a centralized, controlled and coordinated response to emergencies in the Township of Armour, and complies with the legislated requirements of the Emergency Management Act

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CHETWYND CEMETERY

1194 Chetwynd Road, Burk’s Falls

Phone: 705-382-3332 


Cemeteries are a tangible link to people in the past. Many are an irreplaceable part of cultural heritage. Chetwynd Cemetery is significant primarily for historical and associative reasons including, pioneering founding families and war veterans. The cemetery is a community record of historical settlement patterns and land use to the general public and is a valuable example of 18th century rural municipal cemetery design in a Northern Ontario community. The first burial to take place in Chetwynd Cemetery was of the late David Ritchie in the spring of 1879.


The Municipal Cemetery is situated in a natural setting to attract and comfort the living; with the creation of a secure space for the dead through the use of markers and monuments to preserve the memory of individuals of historic importance.


The Cemetery is located on a one acre parcel of property and is well managed, groomed and maintained by the Township of Armour. The Municipality oversees the operation and maintenance of the land.


The Chetwynd Cemetery is open approximately mid-April to November, weather permitting. For further information or appointments contact the Municipal Office.


Chetwynd Cemetery

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