Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers

Potentia Renewables Incorporated, the company looking at installing a 141-megawatt solar facility on a 600-acre property roughly 14 kilometres outside of Massey, is beginning the public consultation process.

Nancy Bishop, a member of the Massey Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #432, appeared before Sables-Spanish Rivers council to ask for consideration for a Veteran’s Crosswalk to be installed at the intersection of Highway 17 and Imperial Street in Massey’s downtown to mark the 100th anniversary of the Legion across Canada.

A motion to rescind support of the Massey Solar Project has been defeated by Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.

A provincial organization has come forward expressing its concerns about a proposed solar farm in Massey.

A Massey resident made a presentation to Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council on Wednesday evening calling into question the procedural bylaw used in the decision-making process by council.

An environmental group is being formed in the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers to highlight local concerns about a possible solar farm.

Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg visited leaders in Sagamok-Anishinabek First Nation and Massey last week to announce funding for major waterworks.

The Township of Sable-Spanish Rivers formally adopted the Age-Friendly and Accessibility Action Plan at a council in mid-December, marking what Mayor Kevin Burke calls an important milestone in building a more inclusive, welcoming community for older adults, people living with disabilities, and residents of all ages.

A proposal for a 120,000-kilowatt solar farm in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has not been received with open arms by citizens.