The many islands and shoreline with its jagged white rocks and pine trees, have inspired many a folklorist, artist, and poet over the years.
The residents of The Township of Tarbutt enjoy a good quality of life and consider the maintenance of the status quo to be an important aspect in protecting this quality of life over the long term. In the Township there are certain aspects and characteristics that contribute to the high quality rural lifestyle including the natural environment, the people, the agricultural and rural areas, the open scenic countryside, wooded areas, and the shoreline of the North Channel on Lake Huron. The Township of Tarbutt also is distinguished by its unique landforms and rich history that in part is founded upon agriculture and resource industries. These are the qualities that, taken together, create an identity that is highly valued by the residents.
Fall Newsletter – Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition
Emergency Management Equipment Funding Secured The Township of Tarbutt is pleased to announce that it has received Provincial funding to support the purchase of emergency management equipment. This funding will help strengthen the Township’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities, helping us better protect our residents and community when emergencies arise. #TownshipOfTarbutt #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunitySafety From left to right: Volunteer Firefighters Tyson Wagner, Robin Weber, Fire Chief Paul Ackland, M.P.P. Bill Rosenberg, Tarbutt Clerk/CAO Carol Trainor & Tarbutt Mayor Lennox Smith.
The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is informing the community of an upcoming temporary closure of the Emergency Department at the following locations due to physician shortages: • RICHARDS LANDING SITE: o From 8:00 am on Friday October 9 and reopening at 8:00 am on Saturday October 10 2026-10-08 Upcoming ED Closure October 9 Richards Landing
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Newsletter Fall 2026
ELECTION STAFF WANTED THE TOWNSHIP OF TARBUTT Opportunities exist for paid positions at either of the following: • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, FROM 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, or • MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, FROM 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Successful applicants must be computer literate, be good with numbers, have a keen eye for detail, and demonstrate a firm understanding of privacy and confidentiality. All candidates will be required to attend a paid training session and pass a written test. Please reply to clerk@tarbutt.ca at your earliest opportunity, or call 705-782-6776.
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