Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Recognizes Volunteer Firefighters at Appreciation Night

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal took time on Friday, May 9 to honour the dedication of its volunteer firefighters during the 2025 Firefighter Appreciation Night. Held at the Drummond Building in Spencerville, the evening brought together members of the Township’s fire service, their families, retired members and council members, to recognize the essential role volunteer firefighters play in keeping the community safe.

Throughout the evening, service awards were presented to firefighters...

Port of Johnstown and V6 Agronomy Launch Long-Term Partnership

New partnership brings a dependable supply of enhanced efficiency and phosphate fertilizers to Canadian farmers while strengthening local jobs, rail logistics, EU and MENA-bound exports (European Union and Middle East North Africa) of high value prairie grains.

JOHNSTOWN, ON, May 9, 2025 /CNW/ - In a landmark move to strengthen Canada's agricultural infrastructure, V6 Agronomy and the Port of Johnstown have entered a long-term partnership to accelerate the flow of next-generation crop nutrition...

Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System

The Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project is a privately proposed energy storage facility planned for north of Dobbie Road in the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal. The project is being led by Skyview BESS Inc., a company owned by subsidiaries of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure (PSEIP), a private investment fund. Potentia Renewables Inc. (“Potentia”) a subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada, provides asset management...

Spring Load Restrictions for Township Roads

Update: Spring load restrictions have been removed effective May 5, 2025. 

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal will be implementing spring load restrictions on designated municipal roads, effective Monday, March 17, 2025. These restrictions are necessary to protect road infrastructure during the annual spring thaw period when roads are most vulnerable to damage from heavy vehicles.
The reduced load restrictions limit the weight of vehicles to a maximum of five (5) tonnes per axle, as per Section...

Proclamation: Emergency Preparedness Week

The Council of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal has officially proclaimed May 4 to 10, 2025 as Emergency Preparedness Week, joining communities across Canada in raising awareness about the importance of being ready for emergencies.

This year’s theme is “Plan for Every Season,” reminding residents to consider the different hazards each season can bring, including winter storms, spring floods, summer heatwaves and power outages.

We encourage you to prepare for different types of emergencies...