Ignace Council excited to have experts conducting peer reviews of IPD submission for NWMO.

Over the past few months, Township Council and senior staff for Ignace have taken the necessary steps to hire and put in place resources to assist with the review of documents related to the deep geological repository (DGR) project. These professional resources, with years of experience with nuclear-related projects, will work to protect the best interests of the community during the Initial Project Description phase and to support the Township’s involvement in the environmental assessment and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s regulatory review to establish the deep geological repository in the Ignace area.

Hardy Stevenson and Associates Limited (HSAL) has been hired as the Peer Review Team. The Ignace Peer Review Team (IPRT) will provide the Township with the scientific and technical resources that are required to make sure its interests are well informed and articulated. The Peer Review Team provides the Township with deep technical resources on all aspects of the NWMO Adaptive Phased Management project.

The Hardy Stevenson and Associates Limited peer reviewer team includes a physicist/ health physicist, rock mechanic specialist/ geoscientist, terrestrial and aquatic ecologists, civil engineer, social scientist and community/ environmental planner. Specialists are from Canada and the United States.

Beginning with the peer review of the Initial Project Description, the peer review team will review the Formal Project Description, NWMO technical reports, Impact Assessment Act related analysis and comments, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) reports, analysis and comments, preparation for and participation in successive Regulatory Hearings. The comments, work and recommendations will be provided to senior Ignace staff and Council for their further action with NWMO.

“We are certainly excited and comforted with the fact that we now have experienced nuclear based professionals on board with the Township of Ignace to conduct a full peer review of all of the technical, environmental and scientific documents related to the DGR project, during these critical input phases,” stated Mayor Kim Baigrie. She went on to state “The Township is extremely pleased that Mr. Hardy and Associates have accepted to take on this important role on behalf of the Township, as they have been involved with this project since 2010”.

“Its rare for communities the size of Ignace to have this depth of expertise and top scientists and professionals on board to provide the necessary support, given the size of this Adaptive Phased Management project,” stated Mr. Dave Hardy from HSAL. “The Ignace Peer Review Team is pleased to provide our full support to the Township. We’ve already begun reviewing NWMO materials and we look forward to supporting the Township and residents throughout the entirety of this project to ensure the DGR achieves their vision,” he went on to state.

The Peer Review Team will be paid by the NWMO Municipal Hosting Agreement and managed and directed by Ignace Council and senior staff, at no cost to Ignace residents.

If you are interested in making a difference in Ignace and would like to get involved with the process related to the establishment of the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) project near our Township, please submit your application to the Community Engagement Committee.

The Community Engagement Committee (CEC) is a Committee of Council for the purpose of promoting and monitoring the engagement of the residents in the hosting process of a deep geological repository (DGR) for nuclear waste near the community.

NWMO has now entered the Initial Project Description stage of the licencing and regulatory process to establish the DGR in this area.

We are actively recruiting for three (3) positions:

1. One (1) Representative – Age 18-35
2. Two (2) Other Positions of residents at large within the Township of Ignace

An Honourarium will be paid to each member per meeting.

All interested parties should submit their application to:

Jake Pastore – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

or drop off applications to

Shelley McKay in the Multi-Purpose Room at Township Hall no later than August 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

File no. B-2025-002 – Consent application at 616 Pine St
Applicant: Roger Simon/Karin Albeitz-Simon

The Public is invited to participate in a Public Meeting, which the Council of the Township of Ignace will be holding to consider a Consent to Sever application on:

July 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m

How to participate:

Submit written comments, by emailing Keith Roseborough This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than July 28, 2025. Please quote File No. B-2025-002, in your submission.

Attend in person by visiting the Council Chambers located at 34 Highway 17W.

Purpose and effect of the application

The purpose of the application is to create two new parcel/s of land.

The Severed Lot (Part 1) has a frontage of 22.84 m , a depth of 53.43 m and lot area of 1497.39 m², Severed Lot (Part 2) has a frontage of 23.66 m, a depth of 60.3 m and a lot area of 1578.33 m². The Retained Lot has a lot frontage of 46.06m on Pine Street, an irregular depth and a lot area of 3925.45 m². If approved, the effect of this application would be the severance and conveyance of two (2) new lot/s as set forth in the application.

For complete information and maps, download the Notice.

The Corporation of the Township of Ignace invites local taxpayers to take part in the Free Dump Days 2025.

WHEN

Items That Will Be Accepted

Items That Will NOT Be Accepted

Applicant: Davy Lake R&RV Campground and Resort Ltd.

The Public is invited to participate in a Public Meeting, which the Council of the Township of Ignace will be holding to consider a Consent to Sever application on:

June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm

How to participate:

Submit written comments, by emailing Keith Roseborough This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than June 18, 2025. Please quote File No. B-2023-01, in your submission.

Attend in person by visiting the Council Chambers located at 34 Highway 17W.

Purpose and effect of the application

The purpose of the application is to create one new parcel of land.

The Severed Lot has a frontage of 140 metres on Davy Lake Road, a depth of 90 metres and lot area of 12,600 square metres. The Retained Lot has a lot frontage of 45 metres on Davy Lake Road, an irregular depth and a lot area of 414,902.12 square metres.

If approved, the effect of this application would be the severance and conveyance of one new lot as set forth in the application.

The lands are located in the “TC” – Tourist Commercial Zone and are designated as “Commercial Area” in the Official Plan.

The Applicant’s Site Sketch and a Key Map of the subject lands are shown as part of this Notice.

The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.

Additional information

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect of the proposed consent, you must submit a written request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you have any questions about this notice or you require accessible accommodations or materials, please contact Keith Roseborough, Community Development Strategist at 807-747-0318 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Copies of all comments will be forwarded to Council and to the Applicant. The collection of personal information including names and contact information provided in written submissions is made under the authority of the Planning Act for the purpose of creating a Public Record.  Personal information is collected in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

If this notice has been received by an owner of lands which contain seven or more residential units, please post this notice in a location which is visible to all residents living on the property to which this notice applies.

Right to appeal

If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Council of the Township of Ignace, in respect to the proposed consent, does not make written submissions to the Council before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss the appeal.

Applicant: Clair Yvonne Berube

The Public is invited to participate in a Public Meeting, which the Council of the Township of Ignace will be holding to consider a Consent to Sever application on:

June 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

How to participate:

Submit written comments, by emailing Keith Roseborough This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than June 18, 2025. Please quote File No. B-2025-001, in your submission.

Attend in person by visiting the Council Chambers located at 34 Highway 17W.

Purpose and effect of the application

The purpose of the application is to create one new parcel of land.

The Severed Lot has a frontage of 45 metres on Poplar St, an irregular depth for lot area of depth of 4000 m2.

The Retained Lot has a lot frontage of 76.2 metres on 808 Cedar St, an irregular depth and a lot area of 6926.5 m2.

If approved, the effect of this application would be the severance and conveyance of one new lot as set forth in the application.

The lands are located in the “IND” – Industrial Zone and are designated as “Industrial Area” in the Official Plan.

The Applicant’s Site Sketch and a Key Map of the subject lands are shown as part of this Notice.

The subject lands are not subject to any other application under the Planning Act at this time.

Additional information

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in respect of the proposed consent, you must submit a written request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you have any questions about this notice or you require accessible accommodations or materials, please contact Keith Roseborough, Community Development Strategist at 807-747-0318 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Copies of all comments will be forwarded to Council and to the Applicant. The collection of personal information including names and contact information provided in written submissions is made under the authority of the Planning Act for the purpose of creating a Public Record.  Personal information is collected in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

If this notice has been received by an owner of lands which contain seven or more residential units, please post this notice in a location which is visible to all residents living on the property to which this notice applies.

Right to appeal

If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Council of the Township of Ignace, in respect to the proposed consent, does not make written submissions to the Council before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Land Tribunal may dismiss the appeal.

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Ignace Aerodrome Feasibility Study : Final-Report

Ignace Transitional Housing Strategy : Final Report

The Ministry of Natural Resources – Dryden Fort Frances Atikokan District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect in the District until Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 17:00 hrs.

Residents in the Dryden, Wabigoon, Fort Frances, Mine Centre, Emo, Rainy River, Atikokan, Sapawe and surrounding areas throughout the District should keep a close watch on upcoming weather forecasts and local water conditions. Residents should also exercise caution around less traveled roads, lakes, rivers and areas of high potential run-off.

The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Description of Weather System

A large, warm southerly flow is forecast to move into Ontario today.

Very unsettled conditions are developing across the Northwest Region as a warm front enters Ontario and meets a cold front in the far north. Potential rainfall amounts of 15mm to 25 mm expected from Rainy Lake as far south as Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie.

The daytime temperature forecast 10°C to 15°C, with lows near 10°C in southern Northwest.

Description of Current Conditions

Levels and flows are beginning to rise due to warming temperatures and melting snow in Northwest Region, primarily on the East side of the District. Modelled snow water equivalent amounts range anywhere from 5 to 100+ mm of snow water equivalent. Increasing flows and rotting river ice, and ice jams are possible.

Flooding in low-lying areas can be expected, and those areas currently experiencing high water levels or flooding can expect these conditions to continue. A close watch of local weather forecasts, special weather statements, and warnings is recommended.

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at 17:00 hrs.

DEFINITIONS

• WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY: indicates that high flows, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for such users as boaters, anglers and swimmers but flooding is not expected.
• WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK: gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions
• SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY: indicates that along the Great Lakes shorelines high water, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous but flooding is not expected.
• SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK: gives early notice of the potential for flooding along the Great Lakes shorelines based on weather and lake conditions, and water safety information.
• FLOOD WATCH: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities
• FLOOD WARNING: flooding is imminent or occurring within specific watercourses and municipalities.

LEARN MORE

Surface Water Monitoring Centre public webpage www.ontario.ca/page/surface-water-monitoring-centre

Environment Canada bulletins: www. weather.gc.ca

A close watch on local conditions and weather forecasts from Environment Canada is recommended.