News & Public Notices

Please be advised that there will be a temporary road closure for the 2024 Santa Claus Parade, on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Remembrance Week is a time for Canadians to reflect and pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of all who served, and those who continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict, and peace.

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The Town of Kirkland Lake’s Mayor Stacy Wight has proclaimed October 29, 2024 as “World Stroke Day” in the Town of Kirkland Lake.

The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake announces the permanent closure of the Museum of Northern History, located within the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau.

Please be advised that effective July 1st, 2024, the Town of Kirkland Lake rates, fees and charges for some services and programs will increase and/or have been changed.

At their special meeting on April 25, 2024, the Council of the Town of Kirkland Lake passed its 2024 Budget that includes a Tax Levy of $12,571,568 on an overall net Operating Budget of $19,979,555 and includes an increase in the Residential Tax Rate of 5.85% over last year.

The Town of Kirkland Lake is pleased to announce the successful ratification of a new two-year Collective Agreement with the members of the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Local 215.

At its Regular Council Meeting held on April 2, 2024, Council approved the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the members of International Association of Fire Fighters’ (IAFF) Local 573.

Following the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Town of Kirkland Lake has embarked on a path to reevaluate its cultural landscape. Council has directed Administration to terminate the Lease Agreement with the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) for the Sir Harry Oakes Château, and to explore alternative methods for providing cultural services in the community.

On Thursday, MPP John Vanthof was at the Joe Mavrinac Community Complex to hear more about the $465,000 Community Building Fund Capital Grant from the Ontario government and administered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant, awarded in late 2021, was used for upgrades to the arena, addressing a community need by upgrading ventilation and dehumidification units, replacing the rink’s boards and benches, and improving accessible access to the facility.

The Town of Kirkland Lake recently identified and corrected two clerical errors in the 2023 Q4 Operational Key Performance Indicators (O-KPIs) Report which was presented to Council at its February 6, 2024 Regular Meeting.

On February 6, 2024, Town Council approved a new Corporate Strategic Plan for 2024-2026 and beyond.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Ontario Trillium Founcation, our beloved rink has undergone some amazing upgrades over the past two years that will benefit everyone who walks through our doors.

The Council for the Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake has resolved to exit The Town of Kirkland Lake Solar Inc. Partnership/Corporation and divest itself of its shares in the Solar Project on Archer Drive.

Residential property owners will be permitted to obtain 2 vouchers for 2022. Proof of property ownership must be presented to municipal staff in order to obtain your voucher.

There is a new by-law for regulating what type of off-road vehicles are permitted on Town streets. Now in addition to all-terrain vehicles, there can be multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.

There is a 3 step process