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Remembrance Day Address From Mayor Rob Weir
Good Afternoon Everyone,
To our veterans, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, members of the Royal Canadian Legion, first responders, community volunteers, students, families and residents of Greater Madawaska, thank you for joining us today.
Every November 11, we come together to remember. We stand side by side, fall silent and reflect on the sacrifices made for our country and the freedoms we enjoy.
Behind that silence are real people, real families and stories that changed lives forever.
The men and women who served left their homes, their families and their communities. Many were very young, with their whole lives ahead of them.
Some came home, Others never did, And for many who returned, the effects of war stayed with them and their families for years.
Behind every name on a memorial was a person, a family and a future that mattered.
Here in Greater Madawaska, those stories are part of our own history.
Our Township brings together communities with deep roots: Bagot, Blythfield, Brougham, Griffith and Matawatchan.
People from these communities answered the call to serve.
Families waited for loved ones to return, and some carried the loss of those who never did.
These weren’t distant figures in a history book. They were our neighbours, our relatives and our fellow Canadians.
Their stories live on in family photographs, old records, local memorials and the memories passed from one generation to the next.
We have a responsibility to keep those stories alive, especially for our young people, so they understand that the freedoms we enjoy came at a cost.
We also gather at a time when events around the world remind us that peace cannot be taken for granted. Conflict and suffering continue to affect families in many places. We know how much is at stake when peace is lost.
As Mayor, one thing I have come to appreciate is that Greater Madawaska is at its best when people look out for one another.
We see it in our volunteers, our neighbours and the people who quietly step forward when help is needed. That same spirit of service is part of what we honour today.
A strong community isn’t measured only by what we build or accomplish. It’s measured by how we treat one another, especially when times are difficult.
My father’s discharge certificate from the Second World War is dated September 25, 1945. It carries these words:
“To return to Civil Life on Demobilization.”
He was just 17 years old, not quite 18.
Think about that for a moment. At an age when most young people are just beginning to think about their future, my father was making the transition from military service back to civilian life.
Those few words have always struck me. They speak of a return to family, to home, to work and to the chance to build a future.
They also remind me that behind every person who served was a young life, and often a family hoping and waiting for them to come home.
My father was fortunate. He had the opportunity to return to civil life. Not every family received that same news.
That is why November 11 means more to me than a date on the calendar. It reminds me that the freedom to live an ordinary life, raise a family, build a community and look ahead to tomorrow is something we should never take for granted.
So, what do we owe those who came before us?
We cannot repay those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We cannot give families back the years they lost or fully understand what those who served experienced.
But we can honour them through the choices we make.
We can listen to one another, show respect for each other, even when we disagree.
We can treat people with dignity.
We can teach our children courage, compassion and service.
And we can work together to leave Greater Madawaska, and this country, better than we found them.
As we leave here today, I hope we carry more than the memory of this ceremony.
I hope we carry the stories of those who served, gratitude for their sacrifice and a renewed appreciation for the peace and freedom we share.
To those who served. To those who sacrificed. To those who never came home, and to the families who remember them still:
Greater Madawaska remembers. Canada remembers. And we will carry their memory forward.
Lest we forget.
Thank you.
Notice of Inaugural Council Meeting to be held November 16, 2026, 6:00pm in Council Chambers.
Purpose: This will be the first meeting of the new Council during which Council members will make their Declaration and Oath of Office. Light refreshments will follow.
The Agenda will be available on the Township Meeting and Information Portal: https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/
This meeting will not be livestreamed. The recording will be made available on the Township's YouTube channel at a later date.
October 2026 Council Highlights
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.
MAKE AN IMPACT! Join the Greater Madawaska Public Library Board!
Do you love your community and believe in the value of learning, connection, and bringing people together?
Here's your opportunity to get involved!
The Township of Greater Madawaska is now accepting applications for Public Library Board Members for the 2026–2030 term, and we'd love to hear from individuals interested in helping shape the future of our local library.
Our library is so much more than books! It's a place for learning, discovery, creativity, programs, and connection for residents of all ages. By joining the Library Board, you can help support its continued growth and play a part in shaping the services and opportunities it brings to our community.
Application Deadline: December 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Interested in learning more or applying? Visit the Township website:
https://www.greatermadawaska.com/township/committees-and-boards/#GreaterMadawaskaPublicLibraryBoard-VACANCY
You can also contact the Township Office for more information.
Your ideas matter. Your community needs you. Help make a difference!
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: November 12th at 3:00 PM, a public meeting regarding an Application for Minor Variance will be held at the municipal office of the Township of Greater Madawaska.
SUBJECT LANDS: 3190 Calabogie Rd, Part Lot 19, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Bagot
The full notice can be viewed on our website here: https://www.greatermadawaska.com/business-and-development/planning-and-development/committee-of-adjustment/
The Township of Greater Madawaska is seeking Expressions of Interest from residents interested in serving on the Committee of Adjustment!
This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community and contribute to local planning decisions.
Previous knowledge or experience in planning is considered an asset but is not required. We encourage residents who are community-minded, willing to learn, and interested in local decision-making to apply!
Learn more about the Committee, eligibility requirements, and how to submit your Expression of Interest by visiting our website:
Deadline to apply: December 4, 2026!
Notice of Property Standards Committee Meeting
Date: November 12, 2026, 3:00pm
Location: Council Chambers, 19 Parnell St, Calabogie
Purpose of Meeting: Appeal of an Order to Comply regarding 11728 Lanark Road, Calabogie.
The agenda will be available on the Township’s Meeting and Information Portal prior to the date of the meeting. https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/
2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION – ONLINE VOTING OPENS TODAY!
Online voting for the 2026 Municipal Election officially opens today, October 13, at 10:00 a.m.!
Voter Information Letters
Most voter information letters should have arrived by Friday, October 9.
If you have not received your letter by Wednesday, October 21, please contact the Township Office.
If you receive a voter information letter addressed to someone who no longer lives at your address or is no longer eligible to vote, please mark the envelope “Return to Sender” and return it through Canada Post.
September 2026 Council Highlights
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.
Notice of Special Council Meeting to be held October 1, 2026, 9:00am.
The Agenda will be available on the Township Meeting and Information Portal: https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/
This meeting will not be livestreamed. The video recording will be made available on the Township's YouTube channel.
Contact Us
Township of Greater Madawaska
19 Parnell Street, PO Box 180,
Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0
Phone: 613-752-2222
Fax: 613-752-2617
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