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The annual Trent Lakes Christmas Hamper Fund has returned.

Looking to apply for a hamper?

Pick up an application at the municipal office or your local transfer station and return your filled out form no later than Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Hamper pick-ups will take place on Saturday, December 19 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at the Buckhorn Community Centre.

For more information, call 705-738-3800 or email info@trentlakes.ca. 

Thank you to all who took part in voting for the 2026 Municipal Election in Trent Lakes.

2,761 residents voted in the 2026 Municipal Election, resulting in a 27.61% voter turnout.

Every vote has been counted and verified. Meet the Trent Lakes Council for the 2026 – 2030 term:

Today is the official Voting Day for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Voters have until 8 p.m. tonight to cast their ballot before the polls close.

Advanced voting by Paper Ballot with tabulators is now available at the Municipal Office during the following dates and times:

• October 23 to October 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• October 26 (Voting Day) from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Need assistance?

Email election@trentlakes.ca or call 705-738-3800 ext. 245.

More information can be found on our Voter Information page.

As of 10 a.m. today, residents may cast their vote by Internet or Telephone until 8 p.m. on October 26.

Please refer to your Voter Information Letter you received in the mail for voting instructions.

Looking to vote by Paper Ballot?

Paper Ballot voting with tabulators will be available at the Municipal Office during the following dates and times:

• October 23 to October 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• October 26 (Voting Day) from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes will hold a public meeting to consider proposed changes to increase building permit fees associated with Schedule B of the Fees and Charges By-law by the previous years Consumer Price Index as of January 1, 2027.

Date and Time of Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm

Please note the Trent Lakes municipal office will be closed on Monday, October 12, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The office will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

All transfer stations will be open on Thanksgiving Day, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Council and staff wish you a happy weekend.

Maintenance Notice by Ontario Clean Water Agency:

Please be advised of semi-annual water distribution system flushing.

WHERE: Alpine Village/Pirate's Glen WTP
WHEN: October 15, 2026
START TIME: Approx. 08:00 AM
FINISH TIME: Approx. 3:00 PM

If you are on the Voters' List, you will receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail in early October.

This letter contains the information you need to cast your ballot using internet or telephone voting.

Make sure to keep the Voter Information Letter in a safe place until voting opens on October 13 at 10:00 a.m. Voting by internet and telephone will be available 24/7 until the close of voting on October 26 (Voting Day) at 8:00 p.m.

Provide Input on 2027 Municipal Budget

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is seeking feedback from the public ahead of budget considerations.

Council tries to maintain a reasonable balance between the levels of service offered and the amount levied from property taxes, however the cost of deliverables rise. What would you prefer to see happen for the 2027 budget?

Let us know by October 16, 2026.

The form will only take a few minutes. Thank you for your time.

Complete the form.