Back taxes paid

Municipal sale called off after owner pays up

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The municipality’s sale of the bowling alley in Campbellford has been cancelled because the owner has paid the $57,000 owed in back taxes.

The owner also had to pay costs the municipality incurred in advertising the tax sale and the legal fees due to preparing for the sale.

“In Ontario, once a property has reached the tax-sale stage, the owner still has the ability to stop the sale by paying what is referred to as the full “cancellation price,” said Chief Administrative Officer Karen Frigault.

“This includes not only the outstanding taxes, but also any accumulated penalties and interest, as well as the municipality’s costs related to the process, such as legal fees and advertising. If that full amount is paid prior to the sale, the tax sale does not proceed,” Frigault said.

“In this case, the outstanding amount has now been paid in full, and as a result, the tax sale for 63 Front St. N. will not proceed.”

The sale had been planned by tender on April 9.

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Cleaning up for Earth Day

With the snow finally gone and the grass not growing yet, it’s clean up time along the roads in Northumberland County.

To mark Earth Day on April 22, the county is encouraging residents to take part in the 16^th annual Mayors’ Keep the County Clean Challenge.

The county-wide litter clean-up event runs from from April 20 to 25. You can register with the municipality and our collections will be compared with others in the county. You can drop your waste off free at the works yard.

The municipalities with the highest proportional representation of volunteers and the most litter collected per volunteer, will take home trophies to celebrate their contributions.

You can register by calling Erin or Kaylee at 705-653-1900 or customers@trenthills.ca.

“This annual event is about more than just removing trash—it’s about coming together, taking ownership of our shared spaces, and showing respect for one another,” says Bob Crate, Mayor of Trent Hills and county warden. “When we all do our part to keep our neighbourhoods clean, we help create a healthier, safer, and more welcoming Northumberland for everyone.”

If you register with Trent Hills you will receive bags, gloves and safety vests for their collection efforts.

In addition, on Friday, April 24, everyone is encouraged to spend a few minutes cleaning up an area in their neighbourhood, such as their school yard, workplace, or local park. No registration is required – simply grab a bag and some gloves and head outdoors.

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Watch for flooding

Lower Trent Conservation is warning that there may be some minor flooding this week.

“Nuisance flooding may occur within low lying and poorly drained areas,” it says in a flood outlook on its website. “Weather forecasts for the Lower Trent Watershed predict 30-50 mm of rainfall over the course of this week. Additionally, there is also the potential of isolated thunderstorms; in these areas there may be more rain expected.”

There may be increased runoff in local streams, the authority warns. Daily water level updates are available on its website. The flood outlook is in effect until Tuesday, April 7 at 4 p.m.

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