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Selwyn Township has lifted the full lawn watering ban for the Village of Lakefield. The Township extends its sincere thanks to all residents for their patience and cooperation during this period.

While the temporary ban has ended, annual watering restrictions remain in effect for both the Village of Lakefield and the Woodland Acres subdivision, in accordance with the Watering Restrictions By-law, to help ensure an adequate water supply for all.

The Selwyn Fire Department has lifted the Total Burn Ban that was implemented on August 11, 2025, due to high fire risk conditions. Recent improvements in weather and fire risk levels allow for the safe resumption of some burning activities; however, restrictions remain in place.

Permitted:

• Campfires, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and chimineas

Prohibited:

• Yard waste and brush burning
• Agricultural burns

The Selwyn Fire Department has issued a Total Burn Ban, effective immediately and until further notice, due to increased fire risk in the region. All burn permits are now void.

This ban applies to all open-air burning, including:

• Yard waste and brush burning
• Campfires and bonfires
• Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and chimineas
• Agricultural burns
• Fireworks

The Township of Selwyn is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 ReLeaf Program, an initiative designed to restore and enhance the community’s tree canopy on private properties. Made possible through support from Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) Ice Storm 2025: Recovery Grant, this program builds on the success of previous ReLeaf campaigns and directly addresses tree loss caused by the devastating March 2025 Ice Storm.

The Ontario government is investing $931,750 to replace the floor at the Ennismore Community Centre. This investment is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative that helps communities revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.

As of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 12 Noon, the Selwyn Township Fire Department is enforcing a strict prohibition on burning brush. This decision comes amidst sustained drought conditions and above-average temperatures. Conditions are very dry, and we want to protect our residents, their properties and our volunteer firefighters.

Selwyn Township is proud to announce that The Link rural transit service will once again be connecting communities during annual events. These events include the Lakefield Literary Festival, the Curve Lake Pow Wow and the Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival. 

The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding through Regional Tourism Organization 8's (RTO8) Partnership Funding Program to support the revitalization of its visitor information kiosks located in Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and Lakefield.

On June 16, 2025, Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One) announced the 50 Indigenous communities and municipalities that will each receive up to $10,000 through the Ice Storm 2025: Recovery Grant. The grants will support local recovery efforts after the widespread ice storm that left severe damage across parts of Ontario this past spring. Hydro One marked the announcement with an event in Selwyn Township, a grant recipient that, through their ReLeaf Program, will donate more than 350 trees to residents who experienced vegetation loss as a result of the storm.

A Public meeting was held on March 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM to consider an amendment to the Township’s Development Charges (D.C.)