NEWS & UPDATES
Meeting Agendas and Minutes can now be found on https://township-of-emo.community.highbond.com/Portal/
Notice of Special Meeting of Council, Under Section 26(3) of the Planning Act. This meeting is part of the review of Emo’s Official Plan.
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Notice of Application and Public Hearing for a Consent Application C26-01 pursuant to Section 53(5)(a) of the Planning Act and Section 3, O. Reg. 179/96 as amended.
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SPRING OF 2026 DISTRIBUTION FLUSHING SCHEDULE FOR EMO, ON
Week 2
Friday May 15, 2026
North side of Highway 11/71, east of Tyrell Street, up to the Tompkins yard
Byng Street hydrant at the Abattoir
2026 Municipal Election Information & Forms
Emo-LaVallee Community Centre – Request for Bid – ELCC-01-2026
More information to be found at https://emo.ca/tenders-careers/
Emo Public Library – Summer Student Assistant Librarian
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MNR Flood Watch – Dryden- Fort Frances- Atikokan District
The Ministry of Natural Resources – Dryden- Fort Frances-Atikokan District is advising area residents that a District Flood Watch has been issued. For more information, click on the links below
Extension of Flood Watch #3 originally issued May 1, 2026 (for May 14-21)
Extension of Flood Watch #2 originally issued May 1, 2026 (for May 8-14)
Extension of Flood Watch originally issued Friday, May 1, 2026 (for May 5-8)
Flood Watch Notice – May 1-5, 2026
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The Emo Public Library new hours are:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
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2026 Budget – Operational & Capital Expenditures v.3
2026 Budget – Operational Capital Expenditure v.3 – Public Copy
Please note:
Maximum Building Permit Fee for Residential, Commercial and Industrial will increase to $2,500.00 effective when Council passes at the March 24,2026 meeting.
Please note the changes in prices that were incorrect in the March newsletter that was sent out. The price changes were brought forth in the March 10 council meeting and will be passed at the March 24 meeting.
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Emo Little League Youth Slow Pitch Registration
Season runs May-June 2026 in Emo
Registration Dates:
Saturday, March 28, 2026 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Emo-LaVallee Community Centre
Monday, March 30, 2026 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at FireFly Fort Frances 281 Second Street East, Unit G Fort Frances
Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Emo-LaVallee Community Centre
Monday, April 20, 2026 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at FireFly Fort Frances 281 Second Street East, Unit G Fort Frances
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MEDIA RELEASE – January 22, 2026
Township of Emo Receives $1,419,986.88 in Provincial Funding for Repairs to Water Treatment Plant and Sanitary Lift Station through the Health and Safety Water Stream Program.
The Township of Emo welcomes MP Greg Rickford and the Government of Ontario’s announcement that Emo has been successful in receiving funding through the Health and Safety Water Stream Program for our Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades and Rehabilitation project.
For more information, read the attached Media Release.
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BURN PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
By-law No. 2019-13 – Open Air Burning
Fire Permits are required year round and are only valid for the calendar year.
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The NWHU has partnered again with Cloverleaf Grocery to bring you the Cloverleaf Fresh Food Box for the price of $25/box.
The Food Box provides a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The last day to order and pay for this Fresh Food Box is Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
More information can be found below in the attached poster or contact Debbie DeGroot at the NWHU 807-482-2211 ext. 309786,
Email: ddegroot@nwhu.on.ca
Attention: Council meetings have now been changed to daytime meetings.
All Council and Committee meetings are open to the public, in person, unless otherwise stated.
ONLINE PAYMENTS
The Township of Emo is now accepting tax and utility payments via internet banking from the following banking institutions:
Alterna Credit Union • CIBC • RBC • Scotiabank • TD
Login to your online banking to setup the bill payment.
Search:
Emo Township Taxes (Your roll number is the account number and each roll number must be setup separately.)
Emo Township Water and Sewer
PLEASE ALLOW 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR PAYMENT TO PROCESS FROM YOUR BANK.
The Township of Emo would like to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their generous funding assistance toward an elevator lift at the Emo LaVallee Community Centre. www.otf.ca
Ontario Electricity Support Program
The Ontario Energy Board has launched and begun accepting applications for the Ontario Electricity Support Program.
A program designed to help reduce electricity bills for low income households. Please visit https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca/ for more info.
How are we doing? Please feel free to contact us at cao@emo.ca and provide your input on accessibility matters in our community.
The Township of Emo is committed to providing accommodation for disabilities during the recruitment and selection process upon request.
If an applicant requests accommodation, we will consult with them to make arrangements to accommodate their needs.
We advise new hires of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities.
