Committees

ACED is committed to ensuring the economic and social prosperity of the region. Our objective is to develop our environment by creating and growing strong partnerships between municipalities, businesses, community groups and local residents.

Meeting Details: Monthly, every third Monday at 6:00 p.m. at the Township of Strong Office.

Committee administered by The Township of Armour

Council Representative: Mayor Leveque

ACED Agendas and Minutes

Advocating for, and coordinating access to, healthcare services for all residents of the Almaguin Highlands region.

Meeting Details: Monthly, every first Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Village of Burk's Falls Office.

Committee administered by The Village of Burk's Falls

Council Representative: Councillor Williamson

AHHCC Agendas and Minutes

The Almaguin Recycling Initiative, consist on nine (9) municipalities who coordinate the twice annual Household Hazardous Waste events at Landfill #1 (483 Forest lake Road).

Meeting Details: Quarterly, every third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Township of Strong Office.

Committee administered by Danika Hammond

Council Representative: Councillor Williamson

The Central Almaguin Planning Board is the approval authority for consents (severances and Lot Line Adjustments) for six (6) organized municipalities and two (2) unorganized municipalities.

Meeting Details: Monthly, every third Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Village of South River Office.

Committee administered by Christine Hickey, Recording Secretary

Council Representative: Councillor MacLachlan

Formed in 1936 and representing all District of Parry Sound municipalities, school boards and road commission in unorganized Townships in Parry Sound District and part of Nipissing District if they are members in good standing. DPSMA is a forum to present resolutions for expressing concerns about local municipal issues. The resolutions are forwarded to the appropriate ministries of agencies.

Meeting Details: Spring and Fall of each year, the host municipality rotates.

Committee administered by The Township of Perry

Council Representative: All Council Members

In July 1967, Mary S Edgar donated the High Rock Lookout to the Village of Sundridge and Township of Strong. Specifically, Lots 4 to 8 on Plan M-181, located in Strong Township. In November 1999 Joly Township was added to the property ownership. The Committee ensures the continued maintenance and preservation of High Rock Lookout Park, as specified by the donor, for all residents of the Sundridge area; and ensures that initiatives are environmentally conscientious and sustainable.

Meeting Details: Twice a year (on dates to be determined) at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Sundridge Office.

Committee administered by The Village of Sundridge

Council Representative: Deputy Mayor Jackson

The Joint Building Committee is made up of seven (7) Almaguin municipalities who share building department services including a full-time Chief Building Official and part-time Building Inspector.

Meeting Details: Quarterly, every third Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Township of Strong Office.

Committee administered by The Township of Strong

Council Representative: Mayor Leveque

The Town of Parry Sound operates the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Court for the District of Parry Sound. There are two (2) court locations (Sundridge and Parry Sound) which serve the east and west side. The Committee meets bi-annually and discusses the budget.

Committee administered by The Town of Parry Sound

Council Representative: Mayor Leveque

The Sundridge Strong Fire Department Committee is comprised of municipal representatives from the Township of Strong and the Village of Sundridge who recommend service level and budget as it relates to the operation of the Fire Department.

Meeting Details: quarterly, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall.

Committee administered by The Village of Sundridge

Council Representative: Mayor Leveque and Deputy Mayor Jackson

The Sundridge Strong Recreation committee is compromised of both Council and public representatives for the Township of Strong and Joly and the Village of Sundridge. The goal of the Committee is to provide support and make recommendations to Council, to enhance the quality of life for Sundridge, Strong and Joly residents through a wide range of innovative, inclusive and accessible events or programs by providing opportunities for physical activity, social interaction and community engagement.

Meeting Details: monthly, the first Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Township of Strong Office.

Committee administered by The Township of Strong

Council Representative: Councillor MacLachlan and Councillor Smith

The Sundridge & District Medical Centre Committee is comprised of Council representatives from the Village of Sundridge and the Townships of Strong and Joly who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Medical centre located in the Village of Sundridge.

Meeting Details: monthly, every third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Sundridge Office.

Committee administered by The Village of Sundridge

Council Representative: Deputy Mayor Jackson and Councillor Williamson 

The Sundridge Strong Union Public Library Board is comprised of Council and public representatives for the Township of Strong and Village of Sundridge who develop an accessible, informative social hub where community members are free to enhance their lives by imagining, learning and discovering.

Meeting Details: monthly, every third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Sundridge Library

Committee administered by Librarian/CEO

Council Representative: Councillor MacLachlan

The Sundridge Strong Joly Arena Committee is compromised of Council representatives from the Township of Strong and Joly and the Village of Sundridge, who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Arena and hall.

Meeting Details: monthly, every first Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the SSJ Arena

Committee administered by The Township of Strong

Council Representative: Deputy Mayor Jackson and Councillor Smith