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Notice of Nomination for Office - 2026 Municipal Election

Notice is hereby given to the municipal electors of the Municipality of Trent Lakes that nominations for the following offices may be filed in person, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May 1, 2026 to August 20, 2026 and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026:

Reduced load restrictions on all Trent Lakes municipal roads and Peterborough County roads have been lifted, effective Friday, May 1, 2026. 

Thank you for your cooperation in protecting our roadways.

Learn more about Load Restrictions.

Water conservation measures are now in place as of Thursday, April 30, 2026 until October 31, 2026.

The following is permitted on watering days:

• Use of in-ground sprinkler systems

• Watering grass and gardens

• Washing vehicles

Filling swimming pools and washing driveways is completely prohibited.

Sandbags are available for residents at the following Public Works depots:

• 110 County Road 49, Trent Lakes, K0M 1A0
• 1718 Lakehurst Rd, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0

Municipality of Trent Lakes Celebrates Legacy of Retiring CAO/Treasurer Donna Teggart, Welcomes New Leadership of Michelle Willson

Residents of Trent Lakes can feel good about helping clean up their community and have a chance at a prize, too. In celebration of Earth Day (April 22) and Ontario’s seventh annual Provincial Day of Action on Litter (May 12), the Municipality of Trent Lakes is bringing back Clean Roadways for Earth Day for its third year!

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

WHERE: Buckhorn Lake Estates WTP    
WHEN: May 6th 2026
START TIME: Approx. 08:00 AM  
FINISH TIME: Approx. 3:00 PM

Based on updated information from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources - Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Kawartha Conservation is upgrading from a Flood Watch – Lake Shoreline Notice to a Flood Warning - Lake Shoreline Notice on Monday April 13, 2026, through to Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This Flood Warning applies to the shoreline areas of the following waterbodies:

The next municipal election will take place on October 26, 2026.

Leading up to the election, we will be sharing a range of information for voters and potential candidates to learn more about the election process.

The well water sampling program resumes next Tuesday in the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Township of North Kawartha. The program offers free sample collection kit pick-up and sample drop-off through these municipal offices.