News & Notices

The Township of Greater Madawaska has launched an updated Road Construction Projects page to help residents stay informed about current and upcoming municipal road work throughout the community.

The page includes:

• active and planned road projects
• project descriptions and timelines
• project status updates
• traffic impact information
• project maps
• County road construction resources

Residents can now view information related to Township road projects including:

• Graphite Bay Road
• Kennedy Road
• Wolfe Rapids Road & Cul-de-Sac
• Cooper Hill
• Byers Road
• Peaks Village Subdivision Roads

The page will continue to be updated throughout the construction season as projects progress.

View the Road Construction Projects page:
https://www.greatermadawaska.com/living-here/roads-and-public-works/road-construction-projects/

Help us grow the conversation about Calabogie’s future!

So far, 5 community members have registered for the Calabogie Secondary Plan Working Session — and we’re hoping to grow that number to create several active discussion tables and hear from a wide range of voices.

We encourage everyone interested in the future of Calabogie to register for the session here: https://forms.office.com/r/JxnjMMeaN3

Calabogie Secondary Plan Working Session
Calabogie Community Hall
574 Mill St, Calabogie
May 21, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

More information regarding the project is available here:
https://www.greatermadawaska.com/township/grow-greater-together/calabogie-secondary-plan/

Council Highlights April 2026

Full Agendas, Minutes, and Reports are available on our Meetings and Information Portal.

https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/

Missed a meeting? Most Council meeting recordings are available on our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@townshipofgreatermadawaska7558

🚨 Township Update – Wildland Fire 🚨

The Greater Madawaska Fire Department responded to a fire on High Lane. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has assumed control.

We remind all residents to avoid any open burning during high winds, as conditions can change quickly and increase fire risk.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if needed.

Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Greater Madawaska; that nominations papers for the 2026 Municipal Election may be filed with the Clerk or designate, by appointment, during regular business hours between May 1, 2026, and August 20, 2026, and between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Registration papers for Third Party Advertisers must be signed by a representative and may be filed with the Clerk or designate, by appointment, during regular business hours between May 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026. Registration papers must be certified by the Clerk before such entity becomes a Registered Third Party Advertiser.

Positions for which a person may file a Nomination for Office are as follows:

Mayor                                    (1)      

Councillor          Ward 1  (2)

Councillor          Ward 2  (1)

Councillor          Ward 3  (1)

School Board Trustees:

• Renfrew County District School Board
• Renfrew County Catholic District School Board
• Conseil des écoles Publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (Eastern Ontario French-Language Public School Board
• Conseil des écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est (Eastern Ontario French-Language Catholic School Board)

Nomination papers for School Board Trustees are to be filed with the appropriate Municipal Clerk.

In the event there are an insufficient number of certified candidates to fill all positions available, nominations will be reopened for the vacant positions only on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm and such additional nominations, if required, must be filed with the Clerk.

For further information, contact the Clerk.

Robin Emon, Clerk

(613) 752-2229

clerk@greatermadawaska.com

https://www.greatermadawaska.com/township/elections/

Road Closure Notice – Flying Club Road - Reopened

Community Clean Up Week is April 19-25, 2026

Pick up free clear bags at any of the following locations:

Dacre, 111 Flat Road

Griffith, 15 Ginza Street

Calabogie, 574 Mill Street

Clean up litter along any road or in any community space, keeping recyclables separate and using caution along roads.

Return filled bags to the locations above or leave on a Municipal Road and call 613-752-2249 to have staff pick it up.