WELCOME TO TARBUTT  TOWNSHIP

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The Corporation of the Township of Tarbutt is located in the centre of the District of Algoma, nestled along the North Channel of Lake Huron. It became a Township on December 22nd 1911. Then became a Corporation on October 9th 1956. The area is well known and loved for its rugged beauty and peacefulness. The many islands and shoreline with its jagged white rocks and pine trees, have inspired many a folklorist, artist, and poet over the years.

The location of Tarbutt Township is on both sides of the Trans-Canada Highway 17 East. The shoreline dotted with many rocky islands, have drawn tourists to the area for almost a century. During the summer months the population influx exceeds that of the permanent residents. However, the Township has remained a rural one, and enjoys benefits from having both an agricultural based community, and a summer community. Agriculture is the main occupation of the rural residents, but industries in Sault Ste. Marie are also major employers of local residents who enjoy the commute. Tarbutt is approximately a 40 km drive from Sault Ste. Marie.

The current year round population of the Township is approximately 450 people but swells to double that during the summer months when seasonal residents come to enjoy their properties.

Volunteer to drive with Meals on Wheels!

​Meal delivery is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday around noon. Volunteers carry hot-to-your-door food to seniors, people with disabilities or residents recuperating and needing temporary assistance.

Meals on Wheels more than just a meal delivery, it is also provides a visit and safety check.  In some cases, you may be the only person a client sees that day. During a brief friendly visit, you'll be able to look for any changes in the client’s situation, overall health or attitude.

​Enhance your life or a loved one’s and join the Meals on Wheels Program today by calling 705-246-0036!

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

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Effective February 2011, the Tarbutt Township Council will only have one regular meeting per month.
This regular meeting will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month

Special meetings will continue to be held between the regular meetings as needed.

Summer Students

Applications are being accepted at the Town Office until May 31, 2017.

Updated Building Permit By-Law News

Tarbutt is considering changes to the existing Building Permit by-law. Comments from the public regarding the proposed changes must be received at the Municipal Office no later than June 20th, 2017. The new by-law will go before Council for final approval at the June 21st, 2017 meeting. The full text of the proposed new by-law is available by clicking here.

Landfill Tickets

The Landfill Committee has chosen to eliminate the Free Dump Days.  In its place we are providing a TICKET that permits you ONE Free Day per year to be used on any day at your convenience through out the year.  

Free Dump Days have always meant too many vehicles too many people arriving on one day, resulting in the need to hire extra staff and pay for hours of clean up afterwards in the days following.  It is hoped that by issuing the TICKET there will be no need for the extra staff on a given day and the extra hours of clean up afterwards.  The use of a Ticket will allow you to pick the day you wish to call your free day and not limit you to a specified day.  

How does the Ticket work? 
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1.    Each property owner will receive one ticket with the Interim Tax bill.
2.    Your ticket is good for one free day at the Landfill.
3.    Your ticket does NOT permit free dumping of Contractors materials, or demolitions.  
4.    Print your name on the back of the ticket and present it to the attendant.
5.    Absolutely NO additional tickets will be given; if you lose your ticket or do not have it with you tipping fees will apply no exceptions. 
6.    Restrictions will apply such as NO Hazardous material
7.    Ticket is NOT valid for burnable items during a Fire Ban
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Load Restrictions

1/2 Load restriction on municipal roads has been removed effective immediately. 

Contact us

Tarbutt Township
27 Barr Rd. South
Desbarats, Ontario
P0R 1E0

Phone: (705) 782-6776 
Fax: (705) 782-4274
Garage: (705) 782-6341
Firehall: (705) 782-6341
Email: tarbutttownship
@bellnet.ca
Contact Form: Click Here
Regular meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Municipal Name Change

Please be advised the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional have agreed on a name change as follows:
 
FROM: The Corporation of the Township of Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional
 
TO: Tarbutt Township

Glenn Martin, Clerk
POSTED: February 1, 2013

Introducing Clear Bags at the Johnson - Tarbutt Landfill beginning July 1st 2013. More information will be available shortly on the Website, a flyer has gone out in the Interim Tax Bills.
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Additional streams of recycling will be introduced very shortly, soon residents will be able to recycle more items at the Landfill. 

POSTED: December 1, 2012

Official Plan

Senior of the year - 2016
​                  Jane Smith 

                     Past Honourees
  • 2015: Arvo Jalak
  • 2014: Tuula Karhi 
  • 2013: Pat Hertz  
  • 2012: Joan Shackleton
  • 2011: Joe Marasco
  • 2010: Joan Rumley
  • 2009: Oleh Taraniuk
  • 2008: Jack Perry
  • 2006: Cam Ironside
  • 2005: Ian Presgrave
  • 2004: Florence Kirk
  • 2003: Clayton MacDonald
  • 2002: Allan Shackleton
  • 2001: Maria Goodship
  • 2000:
  • 1999: Lillian Smith
  • 1998 Jewel Martin
  • 1997 Fred Ingle