Town of Marathon & Recreation

09/16/2026

Change of Hours for Sept 17, 2026

Waste Transfer Station will open at 3:15 p.m.

Town Hall will be closed at 11:45 a.m.

This is for tomorrow ONLY.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

09/15/2026

What could major Canadian investment mean for our region?

The Government of Canada has announced nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments following the first Canada Investment Summit, including significant investments in infrastructure, energy, critical minerals, AI, defence and technology.

For communities like Marathon and Northwestern Ontario, these announcements are worth paying attention to. Investment in critical minerals and infrastructure can create opportunities for local jobs, economic growth, new businesses and stronger regional infrastructure.

The announcement also includes approximately $140 million through the Canada Growth Fund to support Generation Mining’s Marathon Project — a project right here in Northwestern Ontario.

What does this mean for Canada, Northwestern Ontario and our community? Read the full announcement to learn more about the investments and opportunities being announced.

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To that end, the Prime Minister convened the first Canada Investment Summit. Hosted in partnership with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments)

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

The Towns of Marathon, Terrace Bay, Manitouwadge and Schreiber are seeking qualified individuals to serve on the North Shore Compliance Audit Committee (NSCAC) for the 2026 Municipal Election.

The Committee is an independent statutory body responsible for reviewing applications for compliance audits of municipal election campaign finances and determining whether further action may be required where potential contraventions of the Municipal Elections Act have occurred.

Individuals with experience or knowledge in areas such as accounting, auditing, finance, law, municipal government, governance, or compliance are encouraged to apply.

🔗 https://forms.marathon.ca/Administration/Appointment-to-Committees_Boards_Commissions

Application deadline: September 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

09/14/2026

The Regular Meeting of Council is tonight, Monday, September 14 at 4:00 p.m.

📍 Council Chambers
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDnfED-kjI8

Residents are welcome to attend or watch online.

09/14/2026

💧 WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE

Residents in the Industrial Park (Old Heron Bay Road) area to the Hydro One Station are advised that a temporary water shut-off is scheduled for:

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Water service may be interrupted periodically during this time as work is completed.

Affected Area: Old Heron Bay Road to the Hydro One Station only.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

09/12/2026

🏒🥅 SHINNY & FAMILY SHINNY REMINDER

Please take a moment to review our Shinny and Family Shinny Rules & Regulations before hitting the ice.

These rules are in place to help keep everyone safe and ensure an enjoyable experience for all participants. The guidelines will be enforced, and we ask that everyone using the ice follow them.

Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your time on the ice! 🏒

09/11/2026

Strong local health care is a community effort. ❤️

The Town of Marathon is proud to work alongside the Marathon Family Health Team and our community partners in supporting strong, sustainable health care in Marathon.

We are incredibly grateful to the physicians, nurses and health-care professionals who serve our community today, as well as those who have cared for Marathon residents over the years.

Thank you for choosing Marathon and for everything you do for our community!

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤.

The province funds health care, but that doesn’t mean local decisions don’t matter.

Here in Marathon, the Town has played an important role in supporting local health care, from physician recruitment and housing to the spaces where care is provided and the community services that help attract and keep health professionals and their families.

As we approach the municipal election, we encourage residents to think about the role Town Council can play in supporting local health care, and to ask candidates where it falls among their priorities.

Take a look at the graphic below for some ways local decisions can support care at the clinic, then read the article shared by Marathon’s physicians to learn more, including how municipal decisions can affect other areas of health care in our community too.

https://mfht.org/how-town-hall-decisions-affect-your-doctor/

09/11/2026

🎬⛸️ It’s a fun-filled weekend at the Marathon Recreation Complex!

The Marathon Theatre is back for another great season, and we also have free public skating and shinny happening thanks to our generous sponsor, Heaven’s Counselling and Wellness!

Come grab some popcorn, enjoy a movie and support your local theatre! 🍿🎥

Be sure to check the Community Calendar for free skating and shinny times.

09/10/2026

NOW HIRING: FACILITY OPERATOR

The Town of Marathon is looking for a Facility Operator to join our team! 🌲🏒🏊

💰 Rate of Pay: $35.259/hour
⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week
📅 Schedule: Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends
🏦 Benefits: Competitive benefit package + OMERS pension plan

What we're looking for:

✅ Grade 12 education and 3 years of related experience
✅ Ability to operate hand tools and small equipment
✅ Basic building maintenance skills, including carpentry and plumbing
✅ Ability to train and supervise part-time and casual staff
✅ Valid Class G driver's licence and good driving record
✅ Standard First Aid, WHMIS, Chainsaw Certification and Basic Fall Arrest training
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✅ Ability to work outdoors and in various weather conditions
✅ Knowledge of applicable safety and operational regulations

📌 This position is encompassed by SEIU Local 2 BGPWU.

👉 For the full job description and application information, visit:
https://www.marathon.ca/town-hall/careers/

Interested in joining the Town of Marathon team? We’d love to hear from you!