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Notice of Family Day Administration Office closure on February 19

Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 04:04 PM

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) will be closed on Monday, February 19 for the Family Day holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, February 20 at 8:30 a.m.

You can visit our Administration Office during our regular hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for in-person service. 

Visit our website to:

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Walk Your Ward photography challenge celebrates Severn

Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 09:29 AM

Get outside and #WalkYourWard

Starting February 14, we're challenging you to share your photographs on social media throughout the year that you think best represent the Severn community. Visit your favourite places, discover new ones, share the places you love in Severn and celebrate what makes our community special. Find your ward and learn more about where you live at severn.ca/wards.

To participate, residents are encouraged to explore their wards on foot, by bike, on skis (or another way that...

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Severn's Special Project Grant applications now open

Posted on Friday, February 10, 2023 09:22 AM

New this year, the Council special project grant was developed by members of Council in an effort to provide financial support for individuals or organizations that are leading community-focused initiatives to enhance the vitality, sense of pride, and overall quality of life in Severn. 

The Council special project grant offers support to beautification projects or projects that benefit the Severn community or the municipality as a whole.

Projects may include:

  • decorations and banners
  • gardens
  • hanging...

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Notice of study: Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion

Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2023 11:10 AM

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to be completed for proposed upgrades

Township of Severn has hired Tatham Engineering Limited to undertake a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for proposed upgrades to the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and the Main Sewage Pumping Station (SPS), located on Upper Big Chute Road.

The Class EA will identify and evaluate options for expanding the wastewater pumping and treatment capacity to accommodate anticipated growth in Coldwater. The...

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Severn road renamed in spirit of reconciliation

Posted on Friday, February 03, 2023 02:58 PM

Severn road renamed in spirit of reconciliation

Township of Severn and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation worked together to choose a new name for Big Chief Road, located in the southeastern area of the Township (Ward 3). 

In early 2022 Severn Council received a letter from Chief Ted Williams on behalf of Rama First Nation, requesting the renaming of Big Chief Road.

The new name of Woods Bay Road was approved by Severn Council in October 2022, after receiving the support of Rama Band Council in August of...