News & Public Notices

Please take notice that the Kirkland Lake Landfill has closed due to heavy snow accumulation and for public safety.

The Town of Kirkland Lake Public Works Department is declaring a Significant Weather Event under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239/02).

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) – Timmins Kirkland Lake District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety, is in effect in the District until Tuesday, March 18, 2025 .

The Public Works Department is pleased to announce that the watermain break repair in the Premier area is complete and the water is back on. Please note that the boil water advisory is still in effect until further notice.

Warmer temperatures are forecasted in the coming days, which may result in rapid snowmelt and potential flooding in low-lying areas. Since the ground remains frozen, water may struggle to absorb into the soil, increasing the risk of pooling and runoff.

A Precautionary BOIL WATER ADVISORY will be issued effective March 12, 2025 for residents of the following areas: Premier Ave. West, Premier Ave. East, Rand Ave. East, & Balsam Ave.

The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake will hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 4:40 PM, to receive comments related to the 2025 Town Budget, as tabled, including Operating, Capital, Water & Wastewater.

The Town of Kirkland Lake’s Mayor Stacy Wight has proclaimed the month of March as Epilepsy Awareness Month, and the 26th of March as International Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness.

Council intends to accept offers for the above-noted surplus lands by way of Request for Offers in accordance with the Town’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy

The schedule of meetings regarding the 2025 Budget process.

Thanks to the generosity of two local service clubs, residents can once again enjoy free ski and snowshoe rentals this Winter.

The Town of Kirkland Lake is pleased to announce the successful ratification of a Memorandum of Settlement for a new Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1074.

On November 7, 2023, Council for The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake resolved to exit The Town of Kirkland Lake (TKL) Solar Inc. Partnership/Corporation and divest itself of its shares in the Solar Project on Archer Drive.

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.

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.

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.

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

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