Significant Weather Event Declared Stormwater Flooding (July 6-7, 2025)

🚧 Road Maintenance Update – Armour Township 🚧 (July 10, 2025)

Our Roads Department is actively working to repair damage across municipal roads. Gravel is being spread where needed to restore safe driving conditions.

We understand this work may increase dust in some areas. To address this, a calcium truck has been ordered and is in queue to begin dust control starting mid-week (around July 16).

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we recover from the storm and work to improve road safety.



Flooded?  It's Time to Test Your Water (July 10, 2025)

Heavy rains and flooding can wash bacteria into your well water, making it unsafe to drink and cook with, even if it looks clear. Test your well water after any flooding event and at least 3 times a year.

When the roads allow, come pick up a water sampling kit at:

•The Burk’s Falls Village Office, Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

•Our Parry Sound location (90 Bowes St.) from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

•Our North Bay office (345 Oak St. W) from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Submitting your sample and getting your results is quick and easy with Public Health Ontario’s new online Water Testing Portal: https://bit.ly/44pTf28.

Don’t be afraid to call the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit if you need advice at 705-474-1400 Ext. 5400.

 Community Safety Message – Pickerel Lake Flooding & Boat Wake Alert (July 10, 2025)

Due to significant flooding on Pickerel Lake, we are asking all boaters to use extreme caution and respect while on the water.

Wake from boats is pushing additional water onto already flooded properties, causing further damage to homes, docks, shorelines, and access roads.

Please follow these important guidelines:

• Slow down and reduce your wake, especially near shorelines and flooded areas.
• Avoid unnecessary boating during this high water period.
• Stay well away from shore – giving extra space helps reduce wake impact.
• Be mindful of submerged hazards that may now be hidden underwater.

This is a time for all of us to work together to minimize damage and help our neighbors recover. Your cooperation can make a real difference for families and property owners affected by the flooding. Let’s protect our lake and our community – wake responsibly and spread the word!

🚨 Sand Available for Flood Protection 🚨(July 9, 2025)

In response to the Significant Weather Event Declared – Stormwater Flooding (July 6–7, 2025), the Township Roads Department has dropped a pile of sand at Dobbs Beach (180 Kent Road) to assist residents in protecting their properties.

🪣 Sandbags are available for pickup at the municipal office.
⛏️ Please bring your own shovel to fill the bags.

⚠️ Please use caution when travelling in the area. Some roads may be flooded or damaged due to stormwater impacts. Drive carefully and avoid standing water where possible. Stay safe and thank you for your cooperation.