Notices & Reports

PET TAGS:

Dogs and Cats three (3) months of age and older are required to be licenced.
Licences are to be purchased by January 31st each year.
Licence Fees: Cats and Dogs
- neutered or spayed: $10.00
- non-neutered or non-spayed:$20.00
Be a Responsible Pet Owner:
1. Do not allow your Dog or Cat to run at large.
2. Clean up after your dog and your cat, at all times.
3. Do not allow your dog to create excessive noise.

GARBAGE CONTAINERS:

The 2 and 3 yard garbage containers supplied to local businesses are for their use only - the businesses pay a monthly rental fee. Please refrain from illegally dumping into these containers. There is a $250.00 fine for First Offence.

BUSINESS LICENCES:

Contractors, door-to-door sales people and individuals who sell merchandise via home parties or by leaving merchandise at places of work, etc., are required to purchase a Town business licence.

BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:

An Application for a Building/Development Permit is required for all structural construction projects within the Town, including decks. No permits are needed for detached accessory buildings less than 100 sq. ft, however set-backs are still required to be met. Fences and signs do not require a permit, but must conform to Town bylaws and Policies.
Download the Building Permit Application Form.
Download the Building Guidelines

SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION:

- When snow removal is planned the ‘tow vehicle’ signs will be placed on the streets and avenues to be cleaned that night. Vehicle owners are reminded that their vehicles will be towed if not removed and they will be responsible for the towing and any other fees.
- Property owners/occupants you are responsible for keeping the sidewalks adjacent to your property free and clear of ice and snow. Snow from driveways, parking lots and residential sidewalks should not be placed out onto the street.
- Owners/occupants in the downtown area are reminded that you have a twenty-four (24) hour time frame to remove the snow, ice or other loose debris from your adjacent sidewalks or the Town will have the work done for you and you will be invoiced the cost, plus an administration fee.
- Vehicles (including trailers) not being moved on a regular basis should not be left parked on the street. Owners are at risk of being fined and having their vehicle impounded should they be left unlawfully parked on any street or lane.
- Motorists are reminded to pay careful attention when snow removal equipment is operating. Vehicles entering into the work area are doing so at their own risk.
- Fire Hydrants – moving or clearing snow? Do not place any snow on or near fire hydrants!