The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering a series of workshops for people thinking about running for municipal office in the October 2026 elections.

This workshop series is focused on providing insights to underrepresented candidates seeking election. Led by former municipal Councillors Steve Anderson and Jasvinder Sandhu, the 90-minute sessions will cover the following topics:

• What to expect running as an underrepresented candidate 
• Critical strategies for successfully campaigning for municipal office
• Understand what it takes to become a candidate
• Identifying your target audience,
• Developing effective messaging and branding, 
• Utilizing community engagement practices to enhance visibility and support.

Date: April 8, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am

Council has officially named the road in Marathon’s new Tiny Home Subdivision Poppy Lane following the community naming process. The name honours early resident Johnny Anniuk and reflects the area’s history and connection to remembrance.

Tiny Home Subdivision Road Naming – Public Input Open.

The Town of Marathon is preparing the 2026 budget and wants your input. Share your priorities and help guide Council’s decisions.

Exciting news for Marathon and Manitouwadge! The two communities are partnering to share a Fire Chief position starting in 2026, strengthening collaboration and ensuring top-notch fire services for residents.

On November 25th, the Town of Marathon received confirmation that the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has issued a No Board Report regarding negotiations with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2, which represents employees working in the Town’s recreation facilities and municipal cleaning services.

Please note that the dumping station at Penn Lake Park will close for the season at 4:30 PM on Sunday, October 12, 2025.