PUBLIC NOTICES

The Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board is the governing authority in the Township of Armour for land division. Generally, the notice, circulation, possible site visit, and a decision on a consent application will be completed within 60 days of receipt of a Complete Application. This time frame is dependent upon the date of submission of the application, whether or not concerns or objections are raised and the complexity of the application. If a person or public body has the ability to appeal the decision of Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board in respect of the proposed consent to the Ontario Land Tribunal but does not make written submissions to Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Tribunal may dismiss the appeal. IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION OF THE SOUTHEAST PARRY SOUND DISTRICT PLANNING BOARD IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED CONSENT, YOU MUST MAKE A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE PLANNING BOARD Prior to making a decision on the application for consent, the approval authority must provide at least 14 days notice of the application to the persons and public bodies prescribed in O. Reg. 197/96. See below Notice of Application header for a list of current applications. The conditions to the granting of consents must be fulfilled within two years from the date of the Notice of Decision. The conditions must be fulfilled prior to the granting of consent. The Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Any member of the public who wishes to attend the virtual meeting may contact the Secretary-Treasurer by noon on the meeting date by email at lmoyer@sepsdplanningboard.ca to request the Zoom link. Notice of Application from the SEPSDPB: B-033/24; B-034/24 & B-035/24: Part Lot 3, Concession 6 - Creasor B-047/24 & B-048/24: Part Lot 11, Concession 13 - 529153 Ontario Limited (Amended) S-001/24: Part Lot 23, Concession 1 & 2 - Plan of Subdivision - Prentice (Notice of Application & Public Meeting) Prentice Subdivision Reports/Studies Subdivision Application - Prentice Draft Subdivision Plan - Prentice Public Meeting Details & Submissions - March 2025 B-001/25 & B-002/25: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Creasor B-003/25 & B-004/25: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Creasor B-006/25: Part Lots 23 & 24, Concession 13 - Holder B-015/25 & B-016/25: Part Lot 11, Concession 8 - Patterson Notice of Decision: B-010/21: Part Block C, Plan M91 - Murphy B-018/21: Lot 14, Concession 11 - Komadowski B-021/21 & B-022/21: Part Lot 14, Concession 1 - Forler B-026/21 & B-027/21 & B-028/21: Lot 14, Concession 10 - Meier/Pingel B-029/21 & B-030/21 & B-031/21: Part Lots 13 & 14, Concessions 13 & 14 - BLHR Holdings Ltd. B-033/21: Part Lots 6 & 7, Concession 7 - Allen B-034/21: Part Lots 27 & 28, Concession 10 / Lots 28 & 29, Concession 9 - Quinn B-035/21: Part Lot 8, Concession 11 - Jessop B-036/21: Part Lot 18, Concession 5 - McPhillips (formerly Ewart) B-041/21 & B-042/21 & B-043/21: Part Lot 20, Concession 12 - Murney B-053/21: Part Lot 28, Concession 8 - Cubberley B-054/21: Part Lot 7, Concession 2 - Mulligan B-057/21: Part Lots 22 & 23, Concession 3 & 4 - Edwards B-059/21: Part Lot 3, Concession 13 - Gertlbauer B-001/22: Part Lots 25 to 27, Concession 1 - Ricknauth B-002/22 & B-003/22: Part Lot 11, Concession 14 - Ross B-007/22 & B-008/22 & B-009/22: Part Lot 20, Concession 12 - Gosbee B-012/22 & B-013/22: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Nasturzio B-014/22 & B-015/22: Lot 3, Concession 6 - Creasor B-022/22: Part Lot 7, Concession 1 - Peavoy B-036/22: Part Lot 16, Concession 3 - Vignale/Gray B-037/22: Lot 24, Concession 10 - Carter-Adams B-038/22 & B-039/22: Part Lot 14, Concession 14 - BLHR Holdings Ltd. B-040/22 & B-041/22 & B-042/22 and B-043/22: Part Lot 13, Concession 2 - Rand/Warren B-048/22 & B-049/22 & B-050/22 & B-051/22: Part Lot 11, Concession 14 - 2152900 Ontario Inc B-055/22 & B-056/22: Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 7 - Stevenson B-064/22 & B-065/22 & B-066/22: Part Lot 7, Concession 1 - Healey B-069/22: Lot 20, Concession 9 - Boyes B-075/22: Part Lot 20, Concession 10 - Boyes B-076/22: Part Lot 20, Concession 9 - Boyes B-084/22 & B-085/22: Part Lot 23, Concession 2 - Prentice B-086/22 & B-087/22: Part Lot 13, Concession 14 - BLHR Holdings Ltd. B-099/22, B-100/22, B-101/22, B-102/22, B-103/22, Part Lot 5, Concession 4 - 1658101 Ontario Inc. B-004/23 & B-005/23: Part Lot 8, Concession 1 - Maw B-006/23: Part Lot 21, Concession 12 - Gosbee B-009/23 & B-010/23: Part Lots 29 & 30, Concession 14 - Todd B-011/23 & B-012/23: Part Lot 18, Concession 7 - Patriki B-013/23, B-014/23, B-015/23, B-016/23: Part Lots 16 & 17, Concession 11 - Mashinter B-017/23, B-018/23, B-019/23 & B-020/23: Part Lot 3, Concession 13 - Ferrier & Garrod B-024/23: Part Lot 14, Concession 14 - BLHR Holdings Ltd. B-032/23, B-033/23, B-034/23, B-035/23: Part Lots 21 - 24, Concessions 3 - 5 - Armstrong B-039/23 & B-040/23: Part Lot 20, Concession 6 - Nasturzio B-006/24: Concession 2, Part Lot 13 - Murray B-007/24 & B-008/24: Concessions 17 & 18, Part Lots 7 & 8 - Stevenson B-013/24: Concession 11, Part Lot 7 - Gomes B-014/24, B-015/24, B-016/24 & B-017/24: Concession 13, Part Lot 3 - Ferrier/Garrod B-020/24 & B-021/24: Concession 4, Part Lot 4 - Valvur/Oakes B-022/24 & B-023/24: Concession 1, Part Lot 7 - Healey/Gracey B-033/24, B-034/24 & B-035/24: Concession 6, Part Lot 3 - Creasor B-047/24 & B-048/24: Part Lot 11, Concession 13 - 529153 Ontario Limited The Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board will hold meetings via the ZOOM application until further notice.

As the earth’s climate changes, wildfires are becoming a growing concern throughout the country. Burk's Falls and District Fire Department knows that being prepared is more crucial than ever. April 12, 2025 is our Wildfire Community Preparedness Event. This important day is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of wildfire protection, helping you learn effective ways to safeguard your property and community. Join us for a FREE community open house at the Burk's Falls Fire Station (168 Ontario Street) on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn about wildfire protection and how to protect your property and community. This day will include: Fire Safety Information – Learn essential safety tips Meet the Firefighters – Get to know your local heroes Fire Truck Tours – Explore the trucks and equipment MNRF FireSmart Presentation – Learn how to reduce wildfire risks Free Refreshments & BBQ – Enjoy food and drinks while you learn Community Emergency Management - Learn the role and why it’s essential For more information, contact: Burk's Falls & District Fire Department Fire Prevention Officer, Cameron Haffner Phone: 705-788-4676 Email: chaffner.bffd@gmail.com

Click on the above link to be taken to Armour Township's YouTube channel. Here you will find recordings of past council meetings, and other video content created by the Township of Armour. The official record of all open Meetings of Council shall be the adopted minutes. The recording of an open Meeting of Council shall in no way detract or undermine the position of the adopted minutes as the official record of decisions. Live Streaming and/or Audio/Video Recording of Public Council meetings is offered as a convenience to the public only and are for information purpose s. By looking forward and working together for a better community, the Township - through its corporate team of professional staff, volunteers, and elected officials - constantly strives to design and deliver the highest quality of services and facilities. The residents of the Township of Armour have a great deal of pride in their Township. With its rural heritage, Armour offers ways to experience a taste of country while still maintaining thriving business communities and beautiful residential areas.

The Township of Armour is hosting our annual Pitch-In week from April 22 - 28, 2025. Pre-register at the Township of Armour's Municipal Office and pick up your garbage bags and gloves. Participation Certificates will be issued to children under the age of 16, upon request.

SolarBank has secured IESO approval to establish a 4.99 MW BESS in Armour Township. During recent consultations with Township staff in connection with proposed Official Plan and Zoning Amendments, and site plan approval for BESS, Township staff requested a full and transparent public engagement process. The applicant proposes to co-locate a 4.99 megawatt BESS operation with an existing solar array on the land. Ontario’s electrical distribution regulator, IESO approved the subject Pegg’s Mountain property for expedited approval. The applicant will be submitting an information package on BESS systems as part of the application submission.

At CN, we are committed to operating a safe and efficient railway while fostering trust and collaboration with the communities we serve. As part of this commitment, we are reaching out to inform you of our upcoming vegetation management activities in your area, scheduled to take place between April and October 2025. You can find a regularly updated schedule at www.cn.ca/vegetation . Vegetation management is a crucial component of railway safety and regulatory compliance. In accordance with Transport Canada’s requirements, our program helps maintain clear sightlines for motorists and pedestrians at crossings while mitigating potential risks to railway operations. By proactively managing vegetation, we enhance safety for both rail operations and the surrounding communities. Management Strategies CN manages vegetation using both chemical and mechanical methods. We are sensitive to concerns your community may have regarding chemical vegetation management and at CN, we strive to safeguard our neighbouring communities and the environment. The track infrastructure is composed of two main sections, the 24-foot ballast section (which is primarily gravel and supports the track structure) and the right of way portion (which is the area outside of the ballast section to the CN property boundary). The 24-foot ballast section and the areas around signals and communications equipment that are critical for safe railway operations will be managed using chemical methods. Application in these safety critical areas is done by spray trucks or spray trains with downcast nozzles that spray a short distance above the ground surface with shrouded booms, specially designed to limit the chemicals from drifting. The right-of-way section is maintained using mechanical control methods such as mowing, or brush cutting and may be chemically treated to control noxious or invasive weeds or brush. CN will use chemical control techniques on the ballast section and specific locations of the right of way throughout the network for safety reasons. Furthermore, when chemicals are applied via spray train or truck, additives called surfactants are included to make the chemical work better. CN has retained professional contractors qualified to undertake this work. They are required to follow all laws and regulations that apply to CN. In addition, the contractors will ensure that vegetation control is performed with consideration of the environment and in accordance with the highest industry standards. Should your community have any noxious weed removal requests, we ask that you contact CN's Public Inquiry Line at contact@cn.ca or fill out the form at www.cn.ca/vegetation before J  une 1, 2025 with the specific information and location. CN will make every effort to include those locations as part of our 2025 Vegetation Management Program. All notices sent after the above-mentioned date will be included in the 2026 Vegetation Management Plan.

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING For Approval of a Plan of Subdivision Pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act TOWNSHIP OF ARMOUR PART OF LOT 23, CONCESSION 1 AND PART OF LOT 23, CONCESSION 2 ("PRENTICE"- DEER LAKE) Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:00 p.m. Township of Armour Council Chambers 56 Ontario Street Burk's Falls, Ontario POA 1CO TAKE NOTICE that the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board has received application No. S-01/24 (Prentice) for a plan of Subdivision. The application is deemed to be complete in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed plan is to create 15 residential lots and 2 Blocks for private road purposes in Part of Lot 23, Concessions 1 & 2 (Part 1, 42R-13495 & Part 2, 42R-22305) in the Township of Armour (Cherry Hill Road). A PUBLIC MEETING will be held by the Township of Armour on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Township of Armour Council Chambers located at 56 Ontario Street Burk’s Falls, Ontario. The meeting will be held IN-PERSON and remotely via ZOOM. Should you want to attend via Zoom please contact Charlene Watt at the Township of Armour prior to 4:00 p.m. on March 25, 2025 at deputyclerk@armourtownship.ca Need to Make Submissions If a person or public body would otherwise have the ability to appeal the decision of the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board but does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, if one is held, or make written submissions to the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, if one is held, or make written submissions to the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Requesting Notice of Decision If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to the Planning Board via email or mail at the address shown below. Getting Additional Information Additional information and material regarding the proposed plan of subdivision is available for public inspection below. For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact: Linda Moyer, Secretary-Treasurer Telephone: (705) 787-5070 Email: lmoyer@sepsdplanningboard.ca ; Mail: Linda Moyer, Secretary-Treasurer Southeast Parry Sound District Planning Board P.O. Box 310 1695 Emsdale Road Kearney, Ontario P0A 1M0 DATED THIS 22ND DAY OF JANUARY, 2025.

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March 17, 2025 - Attention Armour Township Residents: The Roads Department has placed a pile of sand for sandbags at Doe Lake Park (1014 Ferguson Road) for Armour Township resident's use. Residents are welcome to fill sandbags as needed to help protect their personal property in response to potential flooding. Please bring your own shovels and sandbags, as only sand is provided at this location. Armour residents may pick up sandbags from the Municipal Office during regular business hours.