The next municipal election takes place Monday, October 26, 2026.

You can ensure you are on the Voters List and that your information is updated here. Your information will be submitted to the Clerk for review. If further information is required, the Clerk will contact you.

Click here for more information about the Algonquin Highlands election.

You can view the official list of certified candidates here.

Community members are invited to learn about options for a potential restructuring of the governance framework for the County of Haliburton and its four lower-tier municipalities and provide feedback during a series of town hall meetings from Aug. 25 to 31.

The town hall meetings will take place as follows:

• Tuesday, Aug. 25: Haliburton Legion, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 26: Minden Hills Community Centre, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 27: Lloyd Watson Centre in Wilberforce, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 31: Stanhope Firefighters’ Community Hall, 6 to 8 p.m.

You can learn more here.

HIRING: Public Works Foreman

By Algonquin Highlands - Aug 24, 2026

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the existing position of Public Works Foreman. Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, the Public Works Foreman is a working foreman position responsible for directing and supervising employees. This position requires experience in all aspects of the highways, bridges, and culvert construction/maintenance, employee/contractor oversight, job safety, and equipment maintenance.

You can find a complete job description, along with details on how to apply, here.

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