News and Notices

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking to fill a pending vacancy in the Treasurer position.

Reporting to the CAO, the Treasurer is a key member of the Senior Management Team responsible for financial leadership, long-term planning, and ensuring legislative compliance.

An ongoing Service Delivery Review being conducted by the County of Haliburton is taking a look at the way the County and its member municipalities – Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et al, Minden Hills and Highlands East – communicate with the public.

Please note that half-load restrictions will come into effect on Township of Algonquin Highlands roads beginning this Friday, March 6. 

Applicant: Hewson
Lot 12, Concession A, Wren Lake
Geographic Township of Sherborne

Applicant: Reader / Asbil
Lot 21, Concession 4, Beech Lake
Geographic Township of Stanhope

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, March 5 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 and AH residents are encouraged to ensure they're on the Voters List. 

When grant funding opportunities become available, it can often be helpful to have shovel-ready plans already established for capital projects. As such, the Township of Algonquin Highlands is creating a plan for accessibility improvements at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, and is looking to residents to help decide which design option is the best fit for the facility. 

The Dorset Recreation Centre has a fully appointed, air-conditioned squash court with rackets and balls available! Indoor shoes are required, as is a Dorset Recreation Centre Membership or Daily Pass in order to access the squash court. Please feel free to bring your own racket and personal protective equipment.

As Algonquin Highlands residents are receiving their tax bills in the mail, please note there is no new Landfill User ID Card with the February tax bill. Please continue to use your pink Landfill User ID card to access AH waste disposal site until further notice.