Seeking Citizen Appointments to the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board

The Member Councils of the Municipalities of Carling, McDougall, McKellar, Parry Sound, Seguin, The Archipelago, Whitestone and First Nation of Henvey Inlet are seeking 2 citizens who are neither members of the municipal or band council, nor employees of any of the municipalities or First Nation to sit on the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board, along with 8 municipal/First Nation representatives and 2 members appointed by the Province for a 12-member board. The appointment term ends with the current term of Council on October 26, 2026.

Along with the legislated duties, the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board is considered a bridge between the community and the police. The board takes an active role in hearing community concerns and addressing them with the Detachment Commander or their designate. This position is an opportunity for a qualified resident to determine objectives and priorities for the West Parry Sound OPP Detachment to enhance the quality of life and ensure the safety and security of all persons and property in the community in keeping with the Minister of the Solicitor General’s Strategic Plan

Letters of interest for the citizen appointments, accompanied by a criminal record check prepared within the last 12 months will be received no later than December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM by:

Lori West, Administrator, West Parry Sound OPP Detachment Board

5 Barager Blvd. McDougall ON P2A 2W9; lwest@mcdougall.ca  

 

 

Public Notice - Transfer Station Winter Hours & Fall Leaf Pickup

The Town of Parry Sound's MacFarlane Street Transfer Station is now operating under winter hours. Please visit the garbage and recycling webpage for full transfer station hours. 

Also please be advised residential fall leaf collection will begin anytime after November 1st as it is weather dependent. Please have leaves in compostable bags out at the curb after November 1st. Town staff will collect any bags that are out or you can call the Town office to request your address be collected. 

For questions, please contact the Public Works department at 705-746-2101 Ext. 213 or 236. 

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Town of Parry Sound
52 Seguin Street
Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B4
T. (705) 746-2101
F. (705) 746-7461

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