Township of Chapple

06/01/2026

Public Open House - June 24, 2026

06/01/2026

WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES IN EFFECT

We remain under a Stage 3 Water Emergency.

05/28/2026

Looking for Canada Day volunteers!
We need a few helping hands to run kids’ games on July 1. If you’re available and want to be part of a fun community event, please reach out. Your help makes a big difference.

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

JOB POSTING

The Township of Chapple is hiring a Municipal Receptionist for a one year contract position to provide maternity leave coverage.
This position is the first point of contact at the municipal office that provides customer service, administrative support, and assists with daily office operations.

For full job description visit:
Employment Opportunities – Township of Chapple
Submit your resume and cover letter addressed to:

Township of Chapple – Municipal Receptionist
c/o Cindy Nielson
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
email: [email protected]
Phone: 807-487-2354 ext. 3
Deadline: June 5, 2026

Salary Range: $24.58 – $26.23 per hour
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Township of Chapple is hiring a Municipal Receptionist for a one year contract position to provide maternity leave coverage. This position is the first point of contact at the municipal office that provides customer service, administrative support, and assists with daily office operations.

05/15/2026

We are actively responding to several new wildland fires that have been confirmed today in the Northwest Region under high to extreme fire hazard conditions.
Travel may be impacted by fires near roadways.
Please stay clear of areas where crews and aircraft are working.
For road closure information, visit: https://511on.ca/
For the most up-to-date fire information, visit our interactive fire map: https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/ForestFireInformationMap/index.html?viewer=FFIM.FFIM&locale=en-CA

05/15/2026

CLEARED (May 16, 2:05 p.m. ET): Highway 71 and Highway 599 have both fully reopened in Rainy River District. ^pia
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RÉOUVERT (16 mai, 14 h 05, HNE) : Les routes 71 et 599 ont toutes deux été entièrement rouvertes dans le district de Rainy River. ^pia

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North West Region OPP is advising the following roads are closed due to several fires in the region. If travel is necessary on other roads, please drive with extreme caution for your safety and the safety of emergency crews working nearby. ^pia

ROADS CLOSED (8:32 p.m.)

- HWY 71 southbound at HWY 11
- HWY 599 between HWY 17, Ignace and HWY 642, Silver Dollar

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La Police provinciale de l'Ontario (OPP) de la région du Nord-Ouest informe que les routes suivantes sont fermées en raison de plusieurs incendies dans la région. Si vous devez emprunter d'autres routes, veuillez conduire avec une extrême prudence pour votre sécurité et celle des équipes d'urgence qui interviennent à proximité. ^pia

ROUTES FERMÉES (20 h 32)

- Autoroute 71 en direction du sud à hauteur de l'autoroute 11
- Autoroute 599 entre l'autoroute 17, à Ignace, et l'autoroute 642, à Silver Dollar

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ADVISORY (4:05 p.m.): Motorists are being advised to avoid driving on Highway 71 north of Highway 11-17 near Fort Frances due to several fires in the region. Motorists should also avoid the area around Highway 71 and Highway 615. If travel is necessary on other roads, please drive with extreme caution for your safety and the safety of emergency crews working nearby. ^pia
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AVIS (16 h 05) : Il est conseillé aux automobilistes d'éviter de circuler sur la route 71 au nord de la route 11-17, près de Fort Frances, en raison de plusieurs incendies dans la région. Les automobilistes doivent également éviter les environs de la route 71 et de la route 615. Si vous devez emprunter d'autres routes, veuillez conduire avec une extrême prudence pour votre sécurité et celle des équipes d'urgence qui interviennent à proximité. ^pia