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19 Dec 2020

5pm, Dec. 19 Update: Water Main Repaired!

Public Works is happy to announce that the water main is repaired and PUC is bleeding the lines and water should be available in all of Desbarats soon. WARNING: PUC has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the entire Desbarats water system until further notice.

19 Dec 2020

2pm, Saturday, Dec 19, Update: Water Main Break

Repairs continue on the break and, aside from delays caused by having to take breaks to pump water out of the excavated area where the break is,  PW still anticipates having the repair finished today. In the meantime, if anyone on the water system is in need of potable or non-potable water, these are available […]

19 Dec 2020

Water Main Break update, 9am, Saturday, December 19

Public Works has been working on the break since 6am. If all goes as expected, they anticipate having the break fixed today. Please check back for updates. A reminder that PUC will be issuing a Boil Water Advisory for the  everyone using the township water system once the system is up and running again.

18 Dec 2020

Water Main Break Update, 8pm, December 18

Due to the nature and location of the water main break, repairs are unable to be completed tonight. The township anticipates that repairs will be completed sometime on Saturday, December 19. The township is in the process of making plans to have non-potable and potable water available to those in need on an emergency basis. […]

18 Dec 2020

Update: Water Main Break, Friday, December 18, 2020; Boil Water Advisory Notice

Work is ongoing to repair the water main break. We have been advised by PUC that once the main is fixed and water is turned on, Desbarats residents and businesses will be under a Boil Water Advisory. Johnson Township announces that there is currently (5:00 PM) a water main break affecting the entire hamlet of […]

18 Dec 2020

8 Dec 2020

Request for Proposal

Johnson Township is seeking proposals for development of a township property.

8 Dec 2020

Condolences to the Irwin Family

The Council and staff of the Township would like to offer their condolences to the family of Ron Irwin. Former mayor of Sault Ste. Marie and an MPP for the area, Ron owned a camp in the municipality. View Ron’s obituary and memorial service details at the Northwoods Funeral Home’s website. See his obituary on CBC […]

2 Dec 2020

20 Nov 2020

Big Buck Contest Results and Report

The Johnson Township BIG BUCK CONTEST AWARDS were held outdoors at the JTCC Pavilion on Sunday, November 15. Recreation made the decision to not have a supper as it was too complicated with Covid-19 rules and guidelines. Many of the 55 registered hunters attended – registration for the contest was before the bow season opened […]