Wildfire Update - July 17, 2026 12:00pm

FINAL WILDFIRE UPDATE – UNDER CONTROL

July 17, 2026, 12:00 pm

The Ministry of Natural Resources has now updated the status of the small wildfire located on Crown land between Calabogie and Burnstown from “Being Held” to “Under Control.”

According to the Ministry, “Under Control” means the fire has received sufficient suppression action to ensure there will be no further spread.

The fire has not yet been officially classified as “Out,” which is the final stage indicating that it has been fully extinguished. MNR crews may continue working in the area as they complete suppression and monitoring activities, and the fire is anticipated to progress toward that final status over the coming days.

There continues to be no threat to the public, nearby homes or infrastructure.

With the fire now under control, this will be the Township’s final update. We will provide further information only if the situation changes or there is information the public needs to know.

The Township thanks the Ministry’s fire crews for their quick response and continued work, and residents for allowing emergency personnel to operate safely.

Paying Property Taxes

The Township of Greater Madawaska offers a number of ways to pay your property taxes; in person, at your bank, by mail, and online.

We accept the following methods of payment:

  • Cash
  • Cheque/Post dated cheque (payable to the Township of Greater Madawaska)
  • Money Order
  • Debit
  • Credit Card (1.75% fee is charged for credit card payments)

Payment Options

Review each option and chose the one best for you.

Visit the municipal office during regular business hours.

Pay with: Cash, Cheque/Post-dated cheque, money order or debit.

No credit card payments can be accepted in office.

Set the Township up as a payee by searching “Greater Madawaska” and selecting Greater Madawaska, Twp of (taxes).

Your account number is the full roll number found on your tax bill. Do not use spaces or punctuation ex.4706006012345000000

To pay your taxes using a credit card complete and submit the Pay Your Property Taxes online form. 

Payments made using this method will be subject to a 1.75% credit card fee.

You can pay your taxes through the mail. Post-dated cheques are accepted. Keep the due date in mind when post-dating to avoid late fee interest charges.

Please make the cheque payable to the Township of Greater Madawaska and send to:

PO Box 180

19 Parnell St.

Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0

Pre-authorized Payment Plan

A pre-authorized payment plan can help you avoid missing your property tax payment deadline by automatically withdrawing from your bank account. The pre-authorize payment plan is monthly, with installments withdrawn on the 15th day of each month.

Please complete and submit the online Pre-Authorized Debit Agreement form, including a void cheque or a bank pre-authorization form.

Contact the Township Office if you prefer to submit in person.

Contact Us

Township of Greater Madawaska
19 Parnell Street, PO Box 180,
Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0
Phone: 613-752-2222
Fax: 613-752-2617
Email

Finance and Tax Department, Jessica Schroeder
19 Parnell Street, PO Box 180,
Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0
Phone 613-752-2274
Email

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