To view Contact Information including Canine Control click here
To View Building Our Future Municipality of St.-Charles Strategic Plan click here
To view the St.-Charles Asset Management Plan click here
To view the Municipality of St.-Charles Rural Recreation Assessment Click here
To view current Request for Proposals click here
To view current Committee of the Whole Agenda and minutes click here
To view current Regular Council Agenda and Minutes click here
To view current Municipal Newsletter click here
To view SDHU website in French & English click here
To view 2014 Elections Information click here
(New) For information on the St.-Charles Fire Department Click here
For Information on Fire Permits Click Here
New ****To view the 2016 Financial Statement Click here
New ****To view the 2017 Approved Budget Click here
To view the 2016 Municipal Budget Click here
To view the 2015 Municipal Budget Click here
To view the 2015 Financial Information Return Click here
To view the 2015 Financial Report Click here
New Job Postings within the Municipality of St.-Charles, to view all job postings click on each job heading.
Accounting Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Girls Hockey Leagues:
Comments from Dan Dorval:
With 6 teams competing in the event, we brought almost 100 girls, plus their coaching staffs, referees and fans into your community on Saturday and Sunday. The event was a resounding success mostly due to the very accommodating nature of your rink stafft, composed of Dean and Marcel. Considering the weather for the previous 3 weeks, Dean provided us with good quality ice despite the heavy use over the two days. The food provided to our teams was once again top notch and it was great to see that many of the healthier choices were sold out on Saturday before 4pm. We are happy to bring this money into your community. I received a number of positive comments from people as far away as Sault Ste. Marie on what a great event this was and how special it was to bring these 6 teams of Northern Ontario girls into your small accommodating Northern Community.
St. Charles Walk - Lunch Poster click here
St. Charles Yoga Poster click here
The annual Bears Fish Fry event on October 5th. If you are interested in setting a table, let us know.
To view flyer click here
Are you a full-time established business looking to take the next step with your e-business? Blue Sky Net's BEAM program can help! The BEAM program helps to alleviate the cost of developing or upgrading your e-business capabilities. For more information about the BEAM program and eligibility, please visit www.blueskynet.ca/BEAM.
The Municipality of St.-Charles has released the following Press Release September 12th, 2017,
To view the Press Release please Click Here
Health Products Stewardship Association Municipality Information Website Updates
Through the OMRP, any member of the public can return unused or expired medications or health products directly back to the pharmacy. The OSCP offers members of the public an approved sharps container for medical sharps and needles, this container can be retrieved at your local pharmacy.
Click below to view Public Notices
Service Ontario and the Municipality of St.-Charles will close Friday September 15th and Monday September 18th, 2017 from 9 to 4:30
For the office clean up and to better serve you!
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Service Ontario et la Municipalité de St.-Charles fermera vendredi le 15 septembre et lundi le 18 septembre 2017 de 9:00 à 16:30
pour nettoyer le bureau et pour mieux vous servir!
Honourable MP Marc Serré announced August 10th, 2017 St. Charles
Congratulations to St.Charles for $89,204 in funding through Clean Water Wastewater Fund and the Gas Tax Fund! By supporting our local rural community projects like the ones in St. Charles, we are ensuring that our communities are strong, healthy and livable. Big thank you to everyone who joined us today; Mayor Schoppmann and councillors, Mr. Lafleur-Public Works Director, Julie Bouthillette-CAO and all the employees who work tirelessly to make St. Charles an even greater community to live in!
Félicitations à St. Charles pour 89,204$ de financement grâce au programme CWWF et du Fonds de la taxe sur l’essence! En supportant les projets de nos petites communautés locales, comme ceux de St. Charles, nous assurons que nos communatés sont fortes, en santé et durables. Un gros merci à tous ceux et celles qui se sont joint à nous aujourd’hui; Maire Schoppmann et les conseillers, M. Lafleur- Director of Public Works, Julie Bouthillette-CAO et tous les emplyés pour vos efforts continus qui rendent St. Charles une belle communauté dans laquelle vivre!
Public Notice
Effective September 1st, 2017
Dear members
Operations at the Fitness Centre have been suspended until further notice!
Council approved in principal the appointment of Monica Loftus to fill the vacancy of Councillor seat
Monica will be inaugarated on September 6th, 2017
2017 Tax Bill Insert Click here
2016 Budget Variance Report Summary Click here
Note: The Final Tax Bills were mailed on Monday July 31st, 2017
Annual Fish Fry at the Rod and Gun Club
Saturday August 26th, 2017
From noon till 6:00pm
Click Here to view Flyer
Sudbury & District Health Unit
Sewage Systems Information Click here for English
Réseaux d'Égout pour Francais
St. Charles Summer Student at work!
The most recent Community Engagement Progress Report for the ongoing development of health care services in the Sudbury East area.
Please Click here
The Municipality hosted a round table discussion to provide input on the operations of the St Charles Arena, Arena Hall, Community Centre, Ball fields and Fitness Centre.
All residents and interested parties were invited to have their opinions heard. The meeting was held on July 20th from 6-9 pm in the Arena lobby located at 99 King St East.
Your input was valuable and below under #2 Round table are the results.
#1 Round Table - Comment Sheet (Blank) Click here
#2 Round Table - Comment Sheets - Results of survey Click here
Canada 150 funding Arena water project
We are pleased to share with you that the work at the Arena to improve the water supply has commenced.
The project will solve the water flow problems at the arena, that have affected many events such as Big Bear Rally, Family Hockey Tournament, Regular Hockey season.
The program will leave a meaningful and lasting legacy to Canada's 150th Anniversary!
Beautification Work 2017
We would like to thank the Beautification Advisory Committee for all the time committed and securing funding from Union Gas Hagar.
Union Gas Hagar, Thank you for your generosity in time and money!
Ombudsman Report
Investigation into the closed meeting held by the Municipality of St.-Charles on March 6, 2017
Ontario Ombudsman Report click here
Municipality of St.-Charles hires new CAO
The Council of the Municipality of St. - Charles is pleased to announce the hiring of Julie Bouthillette as their new Chief Administration Officer (CAO).
Ms. Bouthillette holds an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Laurentian University; Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified General Accountant designations and more than 10 years of work experience in both the business and municipal fields. More recently, Ms. Bouthillette served as the Accounting Manager at College Boreal. Prior to that, she was the Treasurer for the Municipality of French River.
“I am looking forward to making a difference for the Municipality of St.-Charles and to use my skills in finance, asset management and change management to their fullest potential” said Ms. Bouthillette.
“We are pleased have someone of Ms. Bouthillette’s caliber and depth of knowledge in municipal finance to lead the transformation and administration of the municipality.
I also want to take this opportunity to thank David King, from MAS Municipal Advisory Services, for his work and guidance over the past 9 months as our Interim CAO and we look forward to continuing our relationship with MAS to assist with our transformation” said Mayor Schoppmann.
Ms. Bouthillette begins her new role with the Municipality of St. - Charles on June 12, 2017.
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS TO UPGRADE CLUB D’ÂGE D’OR ALIDOR IN ST. -CHARLES
A Government of Canada investment of $9,000 will enable the Club d’Âge d’Or Alidor to transform its existing clubhouse into a safe and fully accessible community facility. Specifically, the funding will be used for interior upgrades, including to the plumbing, electrical and heating systems, to ensure the facility can meet the current and future needs of the community.
Marc Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced this Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding.
“The Government of Canada’s Community Infrastructure Program is helping to rehabilitate existing community assets, such as Club d’Âge d’Or Alidor, to promote economic, community and cultural benefits in municipalities, First Nations and organizations across the country. Today’s announcement will ensure the residents of St. Charles have access to a modern and energy efficient community facility.”
– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor
“The funding announced today is an investment in the social and economic future of the Municipality of St. Charles. By supporting infrastructure upgrades to the Club d’Âge d’Or Alidor, our government is providing residents of all ages with access to a safe and environmentally friendly facility that will help make the community a better place to live, work, play and visit.”
– Marc Serré, MP for Nickel Belt
“We’re excited to partner with the Government of Canada through FedNor to move forward with vital infrastructure enhancements to the Club d’Âge d’Or Alidor. This facility is an important community asset that brings people together for economic, social and physical activities, while helping to promote a happy, healthy and active living in our community.”
– Richard Lafleur, President, Club d’Âge d’Or Alidor
Municipal Drainage Resources
OMAFRA Drainage Resources
2016 Municipality of St.-Charles Financial Statements
Click here to view 2016 Financial Statements
Municipal Notice
Please be advised burning permits are required year round in the Municipality of St.-Charles under By-law 2012-26. Small fires for cooking or warmth are exempt. Fires for any other purpose require a permit.
To view the by-law and fees Click Here
Sudbury East Municipal Shared Services Study adopted by Council
On April 5, 2017 the Municipality of St.- Charles adopted by resolution the Sudbury East Municipal Shared Services Study and directed their Interim CAO to work with the other SEMA CAO’s to develop an implementation plan and to report back to Council within the next 30 days.
To view the study Click Here
New Contact Information
Director of Public Works - Royal Lafleurstcharlesontario%23ca|pwcell: 705-561-1123Alternate:705-561-8257
Thinking about attending a meeting of Council or appearing as a delegation at a meeting?
What you should know:
The Municipality of St.-Charles has By-law Number 2007-59 (as amended) in effect “Being a By-law to govern the proceedings of the Municipal Council, the conduct of its members and the calling of meetings.
The public is encouraged to read this by-law, and in particular Schedules A, B and C before attending a meeting of Council to understand the procedures.
To Read the Procedural By-law Click Here
PRESS RELEASE
Mayor Schoppmann has released the following Press Release March 5th, 2017,
To view the Press Release please click here
Municipality of St.-Charles
Age Friendly Action Plan
Click image below to view
Budget 2017
Attached below is the information presented at the 2017 Budget Information Meeting held on February 22nd, 2017.
Click Here to view the Budget Meeting Recap Presentation
Click Here to view the February 22nd 2017 Budget Meeting Presentation
Click Here to view the Municipality of St.-Charles Budget Questionnaire
The public is encouraged to attend the next meeting scheduled for March 29th, 2017 at 7:00pm in the St.-Charles Community Centre.
MUNICIPALITY OF ST.-CHARLES
What you should know:
Whether you are a full time resident or a seasonal lake dweller, there are many ways of keeping up to date with municipal activities.
MUNICIPAL WEBSITE
Events, information, council news and much more can be found by visiting our website at www.stcharlesontario.ca
ST.-CHARLES CIVICWEB
Council meeting schedules, agendas, minutes and important documents such as by-laws, policies, can be found by visiting the civic web portal. Visit our website and click on the portal icon located in the top right corner of the page. Sign up for e-updates to receive notification
of meeting agendas and minutes by visiting: https://stcharles.civicweb.net/Portal/Subscribe.aspx
SPECIAL 2017 BUDGET MEETINGS
Want to learn more about the municipal budget process? How the Municipality of St.-Charles compares to other municipalities? Provide advice on how tax dollars should be spent? Then plan to attend the following series of Special Budget meetings:
January 25, 2017 @7:00 pm – St.-Charles Arena Hall
February 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - St.-Charles Community Centre
March 29, 2017 @ &:7:00 pm - St.-Charles Community Centre
YOUR MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Mayor Paul Schoppmann – 705-867-2032 x 210 – mayor@stcharlesontario.ca
Deputy Mayor/Councillor Richard Lemieux – 705-867-0316 – rlemieux@stcharlesontario.ca
Councillor Phil Belanger – 705-867-0527 – pbelanger@stcharlesontario.ca
Councillor Jackie Lafleur – 705-867-0401 – jlafleur@stcharlesontario.ca
Councillor Jim Stankovich – 705-561-6107 – jstankovich@stcharlesontario.ca
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2017
Committee of the Whole meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month.
Regular Meetings of Council are held the third Wednesday of the month. All meetings of Council are open to the public!
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT?
Please contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) at: www.mpac.ca
Or Toll Free 1 866 296-MPAC (6722)
Click Here to view printable copy
St.-Charles Tax and Financial Information
Attached is the information presented at the 2017 Budget Information Meeting held on January 25th, 2017.
St.-Charles Budget Information
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Financial Indicators in Plain Language
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St.-Charles Financial Indicators
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St.-Charles Financial Profile
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St.-Charles Comparative Tax Information
Tax Information Click Here
User Fees Click Here
Reserves Click Here
Community Resources and Services
Directory
In an effort to improve the awareness of available services and to facilitate their coordination for families and children in the Sudbury East Area, The Sudbury East Service Providers Network has created a directory of Community Resources and Services.
Click Here to view the directory
Provided by: Sudbury East Service Providers Network
The Nurse Practitioners at the St Charles site of the Sudbury East Community Health Centre are currently accepting new clients. Residents of St Charles are invited to contact the Health Centre at 705-867-0095 to explore becoming a client.
Back Road Map Books Now Available
Maps also show crown land boundaries.
St.-Charles T-Shirts and Hooded Sweaters Now Available
Contact the Municipal Office for more information or to place an order.
705-867-2032
Funding Announcement
Mayor and Council were joined by local MP Marc Serré to Announce Funding through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program in Support of the Municipal Arena
Message from:
Ontario Provincial Police
Police provinciale de l'Ontario
Noelville Cluster
Distracted Driving
Ontario has some of the stiffest penalties in Canada for drivers who choose to use their hand-held cell phones, other electronic communications / entertainment devices or engage in other activity that distracts them while driving. Multi-tasking has no place behind the wheel There are many forms of distracted driving that are illegal, dangerous and account for preventable deaths on Ontario roads every year. Talking on a cell phone, texting, reading a device screen, watching videos or movies, eating/drinking, personal grooming, adjusting the GPS/radio/CD player, playing extremely loud music and tending to kids in the back seat all qualify as distracted driving.
Even talking to passengers and driving while fatigued (mentally and/or physically) are considered forms of distracted driving.
Consequences of a distracted driving conviction include:
- A fine of $400, plus a victim surcharge and court fee, for a total of
$490 if settled out of court
- A fine of up to $1,000 if you receive a summons or fight your ticket
- Three demerit points on your driving record
You can also be charged with careless driving if you endanger others by being distracted behind the wheel, which includes using both hand-held and hands-free devices. If convicted, you will automatically receive:
- Six demerit points
- Fines up to $2,000 and/or
- A jail term of six months
- Up to two-year licence suspension
You can even be charged with dangerous driving (a criminal offence), with jail terms of up to five years.
Penalties for novice drivers if convicted of distracted driving, a novice driver (subject to the Graduated Licensing program) will be subject to escalating sanctions:
- The first occurrence will result in a 30-day licence suspension
- The second occurrence will result in 90-day licence suspension
- A licence cancellation and removal from the Graduated Licensing System for a third occurrence.
If you see a distracted driver who is endangering the lives of other road users, call 911 and report them to police.
For more information check out this interesting video on distracted driving on our YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O_PWgMugzE> channel.
For more information about Distracted Driving, visit the Ministry of Transportation Ontario website Distracted Driving in Ontario<http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/distracted-driving.shtml>.
Constable André Bisson
Ontario Provincial Police
Marine and Traffic Management
Warren Detachment
Blue Sky Net, along with other similar organizations throughout Northern Ontario have teamed up to create a broadband information portal called Connectednorth.ca. One important function of the site is to collect information about service levels from Northern Ontarians directly. This information is used to set priorities for service improvements and to provide funding agencies with real-time data.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! In an ongoing effort to demonstrate the need for improved internet access we need to hear from those affected… That’s you!
Filling out our Internet Access Survey and conducting a Speed Test at Connectednorth.ca provides Blue Sky Net with valuable data to be used to show the demand for improved services in your area!
While you’re there please browse the site and all its valuable internet related information!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE SUDBURY EAST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE
Internet Service Questions?
We can answer them at www.connectednorth.ca
Many residents throughout rural Canada have limited access to affordable high speed internet. This is mainly because the investment needed to install and operate state of the art internet services is expensive, and there is uncertainty in rural markets’ ability to return that investment.
Over the past 3 years, Blue Sky Net in partnership with FedNor and area Internet Service Providers have created a visual database of all of Northern Ontario including the areas that lack sufficient High Speed access.
“Every ISP that operates in Northern Ontario has contributed coverage information to our BAIMAP Project” says Susan Church, Executive Director of Blue Sky Net of their ongoing Broadband mapping project. “It’s quite clear that there is a divide between the more urban communities and those that are more dispersed when it comes to access to higher capacity internet services. What we want to do now is determine the demand for service improvements.”
Blue Sky Net based in North Bay along with similar organizations in the Muskokas, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay have created an online broadband information portal called Connectednorth.ca. One of the many features of the portal includes a high speed service availability checker where visitors can search their street address to see what ISP delivers connectivity to their cottage, home or office.
“We’ve been working in broadband development for over a decade now and we recognize that there is a constant trend to demand higher capacities and speeds and we have no reason to believe that this demand will stop. The ISPs we work with realize this but are challenged by the costs to bring these services to market. A real focal point of Connectednorth.ca is to not only provide visitors with useful service-related information, but we also need visitors to participate in building a better internet for Northerners.”
Connectednorth.ca hosts an internet speed test to measure how visitor’s internet service is performing, in real time. Test results (not personal information) will be captured and shared with those who can make a difference – Internet Service Providers.
Also, visitors are encouraged to take a short Internet Access Survey. The responses to this will be linked to speed test results to get a more complete picture of a visitor’s internet usage and their desire to obtain a better connection.
“It is a bit of an experiment” says Church. “We’ve taken a cue from other campaigns that use crowd-sourced information to affect change. This is an opportunity for local residents to speak directly to the ISPs who can make investments based on these priorities.
For more, visit www.connectednorth.ca
COMMUNITY POLICING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CPAC)
OFFICIAL LAUNCH - NEWS
http://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=704048&binId=1.1142313&playlistPageNum=1
(FRENCH RIVER-MARKSTAY WARREN-KILLARNEY-ST-CHARLES, ON)
Left to Right:
Mayor Paul Schoppmann, St. CharlesMayor Claude Bouffard, French RiverProvincial Constable André Bisson, OPPMayor Ginny Rook, KillarneyActing Staff Sgt Donald Lawson, OPPCouncillor Ned Whynott, Markstay-Warren
Discover Policing
Also visit the Ontario Provincial Police section of our website by Clicking Here
TAKE A HIKE
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
MASHKINONJE PROVINCIAL PARK ON HIGHWAY 64 BETWEEN MONETVILLE & LAVIGNE
SUPERB TRAILS – FROM EASY TO DIFFICULT ARE PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS
BREATHTAKING VIEWS
BARRIER-FREE TRAIL AT THE LOUDON TRAILHEAD
VISIT THE LOUDON TRAIL LOOKOUT TOWER
ROAD AND WATER ACCESS (WEST ARM)
For trail map information please contact: The French River Visitors Centre at
(705) 857-1630 or
the Friends of Killarney Park website.
Visit us at www.mashkinonje.com
Please see attached flyer
st.-charles fitness centre
Come check out the amazing individual, family, and senior specials
Only $30.00 for a 1-month membership !!
Click here for more information
