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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.

Lakelands Public Health is inviting residents across the region to share their ideas, concerns, and priorities for the future of community health as Lakelands Public Health launches a series of Community Town Halls.

The sessions are designed to create an open forum where community members can discuss the health issues that matter most to them and help inform future public health priorities.

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is receiving $503,000 from the Ontario Government through the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program (MISA).

Through the MISA program, the Ontario Government is providing up to $9,931,000 for ice storm assistance for the City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, and its lower tiers. Funding received will help cover clean-up and emergency response costs due to a severe winter weather event on March 28, 2025.