Civic Holiday Closures
Please be advised that the Township Office and the Betty Johnson Clinic will be closed Monday, August 3rd for the Civic Holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, August 4th.
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Public Health
Anything related to the health and safety of community members (ie: clinic updates, northwestern health unit, kenora district services board, etc.)
Travel Update
As of 11:00 July 20, 2026 Highway 599 is open to public travel; however, motorists are reminded that wildfires remain active in the area and the fires are not out.
Conditions have improved sufficiently to allow the highway to reopen, but fire behaviour and smoke conditions can change rapidly. If conditions deteriorate, the highway may be closed again with little notice to ensure public and firefighter safety.
Fire Update
Fire Update (July 18, 2026): Due to current wildfire conditions, access through the road closure area will be provided by MNR-escorted convoy only. There will be two (2) escorted trips per day.
SOUTHBOUND
• Trip 1: Departs 10:30AM – meet at Airport Road / HWY 599 (Pickle Lake)
• Trip 2: Departs 8:30PM (20:30) – meet at Airport Road / HWY 599 (Pickle Lake)
NORTHBOUND
• Trip 1: Departs 7:00AM – meet at HWY 599 / HWY 516 Junction
• Trip 2: Departs 6:00PM (18:00) – meet at HWY 599 / HWY 516 Junction
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• If you miss a scheduled departure, you must wait for the next scheduled escort trip.
• Traffic will be one-way only during escort operations. No two-way traffic will be permitted.
• Do not pass the pilot vehicle at any time.
• Travel is at your own risk.
• Escort trips may be cancelled or modified without notice due to changing wildfire conditions and operational requirements.
Please plan accordingly and monitor for further updates.
Fire Update
Fire Update (July 15, 2026 at 5:03PM): All of the fires around Mishkeegogamang and Pickle Lake are not currently threatening the community, the direction of spread today is to the southeast.
• SLK 74 has had a helicopter bucketing on it
• SLK 88 is burning across from Dog Hole Bay. It has 2 crews actively supressing the fire and had a helicopter bucketing this morning. No problems currently anticipated. The current size of the fire is 2.5 ha.
• SLK 89 north of Saugeen and SLK 86 burned across the highway yesterday. The highway is closed to non-emergency traffic.
MNR will continue to provide updates to the Township of Pickle Lake on the current fire conditions and road closures. Please stay informed and stay safe.
Doctor Visit Rescheduled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Dr. Mooney will now be at the clinic from June 1st to June 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
To book an appointment or to confirm availability, please contact the Betty Johnson Clinic at 807-928-2047.
For emergencies, call 807-928-2255.
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Clinic Schedule
If you require a medical appointment, please be advised that Dr. Merali will be in Pickle Lake from May 25th to May 29th.
To book an appointment or to confirm availability, please contact the Betty Johnson Clinic at 807-928-2047.
For emergencies, call 807-928-2255.
Clinic Schedule
If you require a medical appointment, please be advised that Dr. Merali will be in Pickle Lake from April 27th to May 1st.
To book an appointment or to confirm availability, please contact the Betty Johnson Clinic at 807-928-2047.
For emergencies, call 807-928-2255.
Reminder for Fire Season
During the Wildland Fire Season (Apr 1 to Oct 31), open-air fires are not permitted during the day.
Fires are permitted two hours prior to sunset & must be completely extinguished two hours after sunrise.
If a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) is in place, no burning is permitted day or night.
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Clinic Schedule
Please be advised that the clinic is closed February 16th for Family Day. Regular hours will resume on February 17th.
If you require a medical appointment, please be advised that Dr. Merali will be in Pickle Lake from February 17th to February 20th.
To book an appointment or to confirm availability, please contact the Betty Johnson Clinic at 807-928-2047.
For emergencies, call 807-928-2255.
Clinic Schedule
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the clinic is closed from January 5th to January 9th. Regular hours will resume on January 12th.
The dentist and dental hygienist will be returning to Pickle Lake from January 12th to January 16th providing comprehensive care including exams, fillings, root canals, extractions, and cleanings. To book an appointment, please call 807-216-7879.
If you require a medical appointment, please be advised that Dr. Mooney will be in Pickle Lake from January 12th to January 23rd.
To book an appointment or to confirm availability, please contact the Betty Johnson Clinic at 807-928-2047.
For emergencies, call 807-928-2255.