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Public Budget Meeting Date
The 2026 Public Budget Meeting date has been scheduled for Wednesday August 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.
A Special Council Meeting is also scheduled immediately following the Public Budget Meeting where Council will consider passing the 2026 draft budget.
The agendas and draft budget will be posted on the website as soon as it is available.
Final Tax Bill - Late Notice
The 2026 final tax bills will be processed later than usual.
Bills will be mailed the first week of October with the first instalment being due October 29, 2026 and the second due November 30, 2026.
Declaration of Emergency
No update is available at this time The Declaration of Emergency is being monitored and an update will be provided as soon as information becomes available.
Fire Ban in Effect - REMOVED
July 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM (Midnight)
As of August 20, 2026
The Fire Ban for Gillies Township has been lifted
and the Fire Chief reminds you to call before you burn and to burn responsibly.
Previous message:
Please be advised that Fire Chief, Corey Santorelli has issued a fire ban for the
Township of Gillies effective
July 13, 2026 beginning at 12:00 AM (Midnight).
All fires are prohibited throughout Gillies Township until further notice.
Committees provide advice and recommendations to Council on a variety of issues, including but not limited to roads, landfill and economic community development. Below is a list of the Township of Gillies committees.
Community Safety Plan Committee
When positions become available, we invite residents to take the opportunity to serve on a committee. Serving on a committee is one of the ways you can get involved and make a difference in your community. If you are interested in having an active role in shaping the Township of Gillies future, please visit our Careers page.
The Lakehead OPP Detachment Board
The Lakehead OPP Detachment Board: Reeve Wendy Wright
The Lakehead OPP Detachment Board represents communities within the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment Area. The Board is made up of one elected official from each of the following seven (7) communities, as well as three (3) Provincial representatives and three (3) community representatives;
The Lakehead Rural Municipal Coalition (LRMC)
Lakehead Rural Municipal Coalition (LRMC): Reeve Wendy Wright and Alternate Reeve as a back up
Representing our and our Neighbours’ Common Interests. The LRMC was formed to consider issues common to the six rural communities surrounding the City of Thunder Bay. Member municipalities include the Township of Conmee, Township of Gillies and Township of O’Connor, Municipality of Neebing, Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge and the Municipality of Shuniah. The Reeve or Mayor and a senior administration staff member from each municipality meet regularly to discuss issues affecting the rural municipalities and to determine courses of action.
The LRMC generally meets every two months.
Lakehead Regional Conservation Authority (LRCA)
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority: Councillor Rudy Buitenhuis
Lakehead Rural Planning Board (LRPB)
Lakehead Rural Planning Board: Councillor Elizabeth Jones
Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU)
Gillies Council shares the board seat with the Municipality of Neebing.
Gillies board seat will be 2027 - 2031.
Thunder Bay District Health Unit Board: Mayor Mark Thiebert
Thunder Bay District Municipal League (TBDML)
Thunder Bay District Municipal League: Reeve Wendy Wright
Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB)
Gillies Council shares the board seat with the Municipality of Shuniah
Gillies board seat will be 2027 - 2031.
Thunder Bay District Social Services Association (TBDSSAB): Councillor Meghan Chomut
Contact Us
Township of Gillies
1092 Hwy. 595,
Kakabeka Falls, ON P0T 1W0
Phone: 807-475-3185
Fax: 807-473-0767
