Public Statement: Township Announces User Fees to Support Infrastructure Sustainability
Public Statement:
Township of Ignace Announces Modest Adjustment to Recreation Centre User Fees to Support Infrastructure Sustainability
IGNACE, ON – The Township of Ignace is committed to providing high-quality services and maintaining our community spaces such as the Recreation Centre, as vibrant, safe hubs for residents and families. To ensure the long-term viability of our local infrastructure, Council has approved a modest adjustment to the hourly rental rates at the Ignace Recreation Centre.
The Ignace Recreation Centre is the heart of our community. However, as operational expenses, utility costs, and required maintenance continue to rise across the province, the current fee structure is no longer sufficient to sustain the facility.
While the Township aggressively pursues provincial grants—such as our recent funding from the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund—and invests heavily in critical structural upgrades, external funding cannot cover ongoing day-to-day operations. It is, however, the expectation that these upgrades will make improvements to energy efficiency, and those savings will be passed down to the residence
The costs to operate, maintain, and repair this multi-purpose facility cannot be borne solely by the municipal budget and local taxpayers. ($320,000 operations vs. @$22,000 revenue) To balance this financial reality and keep residential tax impacts as low as possible, these expenses must be shared equitably with the user groups who directly benefit from the space.
The rebalancing of user fees ensures that our arena and community spaces remain in peak condition today and for future generations. We deeply appreciate the continued support, understanding, and cooperation of our community groups and residents as we work together to keep Ignace a strong, active, and sustainable place to live.
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Township of Ignace Communications and Outreach Lead
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News Release: Township of Ignace Signs Land Agreement
News Release:
The Township of Ignace signs historic sales and land agreement for Mayotte Terrace Subdivision
“The Township of Ignace Partners with Thunder Bay Developer on First Ever New Housing Sub-Division Development”
IGNACE, ON – October 1, 2026 – The Township of Ignace is pleased to announce the signing of a Purchase and Sale development agreement with Bruno’s Contracting of Thunder Bay for future housing construction in the Mayotte Terrace Subdivision in Ignace. The agreements officially close this coming week.
A growing demand and upcoming activities, developments and construction around the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Centre of Expertise and the Deep Geological Repository Projects have spurred the Township to sign its first ever agreements for the sale and development of a housing sub-division. A new billboard sign for the Future Home of the NWMO Centre of Expertise....Story Continued below
Click link for full story: Township of Ignace - News Release - Sub-Division Agreements Signed with Bruno's Contracting October 1 2026
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NEWS RELEASE: Centre of Expertise Billboard Unveiling
NEWS RELEASE
New Billboard Unveiling the Future Home of the NWMO Centre of Expertise Unveiled This Week
“The Township of Ignace applauds NWMO Centre of Expertise billboard unveiling”
September 29, 2026 IGNACE, Ont.
— The Township of Ignace is pleased to congratulate the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) on the unveiling of its new billboard at the future site of the Centre of Expertise in the community.
Click Link for full Story: Township of Ignace - News Release COE Billboard Unveiling September 29 2026
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News Release: Township of Ignace Provides Additional Lands to Support KDSB-led Seniors Housing Development
Press Release
Township of Ignace Provides Additional Lands to Support KDSB-led Seniors Housing
Development
September 24, 2026
The Kenora District Services Board (KDSB), in partnership with the Township of Ignace, is advancing plans for a much-needed 20-unit seniors housing development in Ignace. The project represents an important step toward expanding housing options that allow seniors to remain in their community as they age.
At its March 2026 council meeting, the Township approved the transfer of additional adjoining lands to the project, providing sufficient land for KDSB to advance a proposed 20-unit, single-storey seniors' building on Pine Street. The land transfer was completed in August 2026 and the newly granted lands, combined with the existing allocated parcel, will create a larger site with more development potential that will help realize the community's collective vision.
“The ability to age in communities of choice is vital for seniors’ overall wellbeing. I want to thank both of our teams for working together to move this project from its initial concept towards reality. The additional land will provide a high-quality site for the proposed housing complex. It is an exciting development for the community, as these units will be purpose- built to provide residential spaces that accommodate the changing physical, social and health needs of seniors,” says Sarah Stevenson, CEO, Kenora District Service Board.
“This project represents an extremely important investment in the future of our community here in Ignace. By working together with the KDSB, we are helping ensure that more seniors can remain in Ignace, close to the people, services and community they know and value,” says Kim Baigrie, Mayor, Township of Ignace.
The KDSB is actively advancing pre-development planning and pursuing funding opportunities that will allow construction to commence in the future. Additional details about the 20-unit seniors’ complex development in Ignace will be provided to the public as they become available.
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Media Contact:
Jake Pastore
Outreach and Communication Lead
Township of Ignace
416-508-4389
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Roberta Lappage
Communations Officer
Kenora District Services Board
807-223-2100 ext. 2474
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Form 6 - Sale of Land by Public Tender - September 9, 2026.
FORM 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Municipal Act, 2001
Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE
Ignace Form 6 for Tax Sales 2026-09-09
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received
until 3:00 p.m. local time on October 14, 2026, at the Township of Ignace Municipal Office, 34 Hwy 17,
Ignace, Ontario.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the
Township of Ignace Municipal Office, 34 Hwy 17, Ignace.
Description of Lands:
1. Roll No. 60 01 000 001 40295 0000; 110 ROBINSON CRES., IGNACE; PIN 42103-1803 (LT); LT 6 PL
23M855; TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE; File No. 25-02
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $10,100
Minimum tender amount: $29,307.79
2. Roll No. 60 01 000 001 46301 0000; 251 DAVEY LAKE RD., IGNACE; PIN 42103-0947 (LT); PCL 34834
SEC DKF; PT LOCATION W310 IGNACE PT 6 KR1411; IGNACE; File No. 25-05
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $28,500
Minimum tender amount: $43,127.51
3. Roll No. 60 01 000 001 40061 0000; 304 MCNABB ST., IGNACE; PIN 42103-1360 (LT); PCL 32443
SEC DKF; LT 11 PL M719; S/T LT138625; IGNACE; File No. 25-06
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $5,500
Minimum tender amount: $17,518.55
4. Roll No. 60 01 000 001 47109 0000; 7
48 CEDAR ST., IGNACE; PIN 42103-1097 (LT); PCL 31243 SEC
DKF; LT 10 PL M685 EXCEPT ALL ORES, MINES OR MINERALS WHICH ARE OR SHALL HEREAFTER
BE FOUND ON OR UNDER THE SAID LAND; IGNACE; File No. 25-07
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $11,900
Minimum tender amount: $42,149.28
5. Roll No. 60 01 000 001 47108 0000; 750 CEDAR ST., IGNACE; PIN 42103-1096 (LT); PCL 31242 SEC
DKF; LT 9 PL M685 EXCEPT ALL ORES, MINES OR MINERALS WHICH ARE OR SHALL HEREAFTER
BE FOUND ON OR UNDER THE SAID LAND; IGNACE; File No. 25-08
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $11,800
Minimum tender amount: $42,042.56
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20
per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money
order payable to the municipality.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other
matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the
potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or
may not be representative of the current market value of the property.
Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c.
10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or
indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act
are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.
The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act,
and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for
ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.
Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are
transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident
Speculation Tax (NRST).
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act.
The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any
taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.
TAKE NOTICE: Where a refund is claimed by a qualifying first-time Homebuyer under the Land Transfer
Tax Act, the Municipality requires the purchaser to retain legal counsel to complete the transfer.
The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central
Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit:
or if no internet access available, contact:
Lesley Sterling
Clerk/Treasurer
The Corporation of the Township of Ignace
34 Hwy 17
P.O. Box 248
Ignace ON P0T 1T0
807-934-2202 ext. 1026
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www.ignace.ca
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Fire Ban Lifted for Northwestern Ontario and Township of Ignace
Effective Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 12:01am the Fire Ban will be lifted for Northwestern Ontario and Township of Ignace.
A valid fire permit is required.
For more information or to apply for a permit, contact the Township Office or the Fire Department.
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