Public Notices

Public Health Notice

Stay Safe Outdoors – Remember to do a Tick Check!
Follow the link above to find tips on how to avoid tick bites, what to do and what to look for after a bite. There are also resources that include how to identify what tick you have encountered.

Fire Ban

Due to the wildfire potential being extremely high, there is a fire ban effective immediately.

All active burning permits have been revoked and no burning activities are permitted for the duration of the fire ban.

We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to wildfire prevention and community safety.

Clean-Up Days

Dumping at the Tennyson Landfill will be free on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 from 10a.m. to 4p.m.

Please note: Mattresses and construction waste are not included.

Eco Green Team’s Annual Tree Relay

We have saplings available for pick up at the Township office.
Courtesy of Espanola High School’s Eco Green Team!

Road Closure – Old Webbwood Road

Brush Dump

The brush dump will be opened by 2p.m. May 4th and will remain open.

ATTENTION: The brush dump is for ORGANIC MATTER ONLY! If there is evidence of garbage being dumped at this site again then access will be restricted.

River Road Update

The water level has receded and River Road is now open.

Flood Warning

CLICK HERE to view the warning posted by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

LaCloche Job Fair

May 12: 10am to 2pm at 175 Avery Drive, Espanola
CLICK HERE for more information.

Public Works After-Hours 

For significant road safety concerns after hours please call 705-869-8888

Please use this for urgent road safety issues ONLY. If the issue can wait until the next weekday please call the office and leave a message. 

If there is an emergency please call 911.

Public Works & Building Department Phone Service

Please be advised that 705-865-2181 is not working.
Please call the office at 705-865-2626 to be connected to the Building Department or Public Works.

Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook
Sudbury District

CLICK HERE to view the statement

Ombudsman Report

CLICK HERE to view the Ombudsman report

The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers 2026 Budget

View the public notice HERE. 
2026 Budget Presentation
2026 Draft Budget

Community Safety & Well-Being Plan

The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers is proud to share the newly refreshed LaCloche Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan 2025–2029, developed in partnership with the with the Espanola and Area Community of Care Planning Network (CCPN). This plan strengthens collaboration between municipal partners, service providers, and residents to support the safety, wellness, and resilience of our community.

To learn more CLICK HERE.

To view the Community Strategic Plan 2026-2029 CLICK HERE.

Senior of the Year & Youth Volunteer Awards

Council is requesting nominations for “Senior of the Year” & “Youth Volunteer”. This is our opportunity to honour outstanding local residents. Recipients of both awards must reside in the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers.

Recipients of the “Senior of the Year” are individuals who, after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community without thought of personal or financial gain. Ontario seniors deserve special recognition for their outstanding accomplishments.

Recipients of the “Youth Volunteer” are individuals between the ages of 15 – 24 who have contributed a significant amount of time and service, without pay, to a charity, not for profit organization or an individual.

Please submit your nomination no later than 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, to the Township Office. Nomination forms are available at the office or you can click the following links.

Youth Volunteer Award Nomination Form
Senior of the Year Nomination Form

Upcoming Garbage & Recycling Collection

Thursday March 26th:
– There will be a double allowance for garbage.
– ONLY comingle recycling will be collected (as per the regular schedule).

Thursday April 2nd:
– A double allowance for recycled cardboard/paper (commercial collection).

Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library Board

SSRPL is looking for 1-2 new board members. 
CLICK HERE for additional information.
CLICK HERE to see the SSRPL Board pamphlet.

Agnew Lake Drawdown Notice

Current planning forecasts the need to draw down to the lower operating plan limit to minimize flooding potential. Water level on Agnew Lake will be lowered to 846.0 ft, and it is anticipated that this level will be achieved by April 1, 2026.

CLICK HERE for the official notice by Vale.

Ontario Investing $4,163,737 for Critical Water Infrastructure in the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers in Algoma-Manitoulin
Funding will support housing, jobs and economic growth

CLICK HERE for the full article

Food Bank Thank You

The Massey Food Bank wishes to thank the following for their generous support in 2025:

And thank you to all the people of Massey, Walford and surrounding areas for making a difference in our community. There are boxes in the Township libraries for donations to the food bank.

Thank you!

User Fee Notice

Take Notice that pursuant to Section 391 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers intends to consider a bylaw to adopt the proposed new Schedule of User Fees Bylaw and the Amended Building Permit Fees Bylaw for services provided by the municipality (see below).

Any person may make verbal or written comments regarding the proposed amendments to the bylaws.  Comments regarding the proposed bylaws will be received by the Clerk until Friday, October 4^th, 2024 at 4:00 PM by telephone at (705) 865-2646, by email at inquiries@sables-spanish.ca, or by mail at Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers (11 Birch Lake Rd, Massey, ON P0P 1P0).

Bylaw 2024-55 – User Fees
Bylaw 2024-56 – Amend Building Permit Fees