Your Government
Government Services
The Municipality of Huron Shores offers a variety of services including a
- Volunteer Fire Department
- Planning Department
- Building and Development
- Public Works Department (oversees roads maintenance)
- Waste Disposal Sites and Recycling
The Municipality of Huron Shores proudly manages recreation and community centers, a public library, and museums that showcase our rich farming and pioneer heritage. We also maintain several parks and boat launches for public use. For a complete list of service fees, please refer to the 2025 Fees and Charges.
A list of some of the Programs and Services supported through your Municipal Tax Billing:
Environmental: Waste Disposal Site Maintenance (4 sites), Recycling Program (4 sites), Hazardous Waste
General Government: Property Assessment (MPAC), Municipal Council & Staff
Infrastructure, Municipal Property, Cemetery Maintenance, Student Employment Positions (seasonally Internship), Student Bursaries
Health: Algoma Public Health (APH), Day Care (ADSAB), Land Ambulance (ADSAB), Social Housing (ADSAB), Social Services (ADSAB). Physician Recruitment & Retention (Blind River & Central Algoma), Education (4 – Blind River & Central Algoma)
Planning & Development: Emergency Planning & Preparedness, Planning & Zoning, and 911 Administration, Economic Expenses
Protection to Persons & Property: Fire Protection & Prevention, Police Services (OPP), Building Regulations & Inspections, and Health & Safety, By-law/Animal Control, Livestock/Fence Viewer, Nuisance Beaver Control, Donation to Algoma Veterinary Clinic
Recreation & Culture: Parks, Boat Launches & Grounds Maintenance (6), Recreation Facilities (6) & Activities, Cultural Services (Iron Bridge Historical Museum), and Library Services (Thessalon & Iron Bridge), Donations (Iron Iron Bridge Agricultural Society, Thessalon Arena, Iron Bridge Lions Club, RAIN, Royal Canadian Legion (Local Branch), Algoma Kinnawabi, and Blind River Christmas Baskets)
Transportation: Road Maintenance & Construction (458 lane kms), 12 Vehicles/Equipment plus various smaller pieces (ie. Lawn mowers, small equipment/tools, trailers and their respective implements), Bridge Maintenance (17) & Municipal Drainage, Street Lights (132), and Railway Crossings (8)
