News & Notice

REMINDER – MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ARE NEAR!

REMINDER – MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ARE NEAR! Election 2026: Voting Q&A — Municipality of Marmora and Lake The above link contains important information regarding your VIL (Voter’s Information Letter) and registering for voting in Marmora and Lake.  On the bottom of the above link there is another link to the Marmora and Lake Voters Information Page […]

Shawano Area Extra Garbage Day

Shawano Area Extra Garbage Day Our annual extra day of garbage picked has been scheduled for the area on October 17th, 2026. Please note that this is regular household waste only and will still require payment.  Details regarding this event and what can or cannot be taken to them at the sand dome are available […]

4th ANNUAL COTTAGE CLOSING FOOD BANK DRIVE

SRI ANNOUNCES 4th ANNUAL COTTAGE CLOSING FOOD BANK DRIVE Tri-Township Community Food Basket Food Bank Thanksgiving Weekend from Friday, October 9th through to Tuesday, October 13th The SRI is inviting our community to participate in a “cottage closing” food donation drive for the Tri-Township Community Food Basket Food Bank in Coe Hill.  This Food Bank […]

Fish Lead Free

Please see the following information about fishing lead free. Fish Lead Free Presentation Fish Leaf Free FAQ Fish Lead Free Petition

Dickey Day Rescheduled – Sunday

Hello Everyone, Based on the weather today with the projection of rain and possible thunderstorms for most of the day, we are going to reschedule Dickey Day until tomorrow Sunday (July 19th), our start time at the Walton’s cottage will be 9:30 am.  The schedule will be as follows: Games and crafts etc – 9:30 am […]

M&L Fire Department Visit

VISIT BY THE MARMORA & LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO SHAWANO AREA On June 24th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Mike Levi, the Interim Fire Chief of the Marmora and Lake Fire Department will be at the Marmora and Lake Sand Dome on Steenburg Lake Road North.  The purpose of this visit is to address community concerns […]

New Boat Registration Requirements

What Are the New Transport Canada Boating Licence Effective January 6, 2026? Effective January 6, 2026 in Canada, powered boats and PWC with motors of 10 hp or more require a Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL). Transport Canada mandates a $24 fee to obtain or renew a licence, which is now valid for 5 years. If […]

Ticks Important Message

Important Message Regarding Ticks in the Shawano Area We’ve recently had reports of some dogs and people experiencing tick bites in our area.  It’s probably prudent for all our community to be aware of the tick population explosion and to take precautions when walking the woods and trails and even long grass on your own […]

Hantevirus

Hantavirus – Why Cottagers Should Be “Aware” 2026 Recent news has been filled with stories about the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship.  It seems like a good time for a reminder of how to protect yourself and your family at the cottage from possibly contracting this virus. Hantavirus has been around for centuries and […]