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Fire Risk Update – Level 3 (High)
29 September 2025 Update – Fire Risk Level 3 Remains: We are watching conditions closely and continue to hope for rain. Unfortunately, the forecast shows no significant precipitation in the near future. Several factors prevent us from easing burn restrictions right now. The ongoing Level 3 drought has reduced access to our usual water sources. Extremely dry vegetation, including corn and bean fields, increases the risk of fire spreading quickly. These conditions make fire response more challenging. For everyone’s safety, we must continue to use caution.
29 August 2025 - Fire Risk Level 3 – High Risk: Campfires are allowed only with a valid, activated burn permit and must follow all permit conditions. Campfires can be no larger than 0.6 m (2 ft) and must be contained within a non-combustible ring at least 15 cm (6 in) high, kept 6 m (20 ft) away from buildings, fences, wooded areas, property lines, or hydro/telephone lines. Only seasoned firewood may be used, and fires must be fully extinguished with water before leaving. Burn barrels, brush piles, agricultural fires, yard waste, and fireworks are not permitted. The fire department continues to monitor conditions. Check for updates at ec.burnpermits.com.
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TWPEC will provide brush and leaf collection in built up areas, and fees will be waived for loads dropped at the Transfer Station throughout November.
Edwardsburgh Cardinal is under Fire Risk Level 3, which permits campfires, in time for the long weekend. South Nation Conservation has also raised its Low Water Advisory to Level 3, urging residents to reduce non-essential water use.
Skyview Power has submitted a proposal to build a new battery energy storage system on private land in the township. The project would support Ontario’s growing electricity needs and improve grid reliability.
Rail Safety Week highlights the importance of safe behaviour around trains and rail crossings.
The United Counties invites you to participate in the development of a Growth Management Strategy.
The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal is committed to keeping residents informed and engaged. In addition to fulfilling all statutory advertising requirements—such as signage, mailings, and/or newspaper ads—this webpage serves as an extra resource to keep you informed about public meetings and open houses, at which you can learn more about a local initiative, provide feedback, and participate in the decision-making process.
A new Community Improvement Plan is on the way! We’re excited to announce that our updated CIP will expand eligible funding areas and introduce a new focus on affordable housing. Stay tuned as we share updates and opportunities to get involved throughout the process.
Details of local low water advisories and responses from South Nation Conservation.
The Spencerville Branch of the Edwardsbrugh Cardinal Public Library was full of excitement today as Fire Chief Brian read No Dragons for Tea and shared fire safety tips with kids.
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