Almaguin firefighters are getting a major upgrade as Magnetawan prepares to build a new, state-of-the-art fire station.
Supported by $1.25 million from the Ontario government, the project aims to replace the town’s cramped and aging workspace with a modern facility designed for the community's growing needs.
The funding, provided through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), will allow the municipality to construct an 8,320-square-foot station featuring three apparatus bays and a dedicated training room.
Mayor Sam Dunnett welcomed the provincial support, noting the investment is a vital step for the town’s long-term safety.
“This significant funding commitment strengthens our ability to provide safe, reliable emergency services to our community,” said Dunnett.
The new hall is designed to be more than just a garage for trucks. It will serve as a hub for local fire safety workshops and has been designated as a safe haven to act as an emergency shelter during municipal crises.
Graydon Smith, MPP for Parry Sound–Muskoka, emphasized that the project is a direct investment in the local volunteers who protect the region.
“This new fire hall in Magnetawan will help the municipal fire department operate more efficiently and strengthen protection across the community,” Smith said.