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Public Works


Roads
Road maintenance for MFN is done by Public Works. These services include seasonal maintenance such as grading, patching, pot hole repairs, ditching, brushing, culvert installations etc. and winter control operations. Any major repairs are contracted out.

Water
MFN has a primary and secondary operator for its type 2 Water Treatment system. Water is piped to homes from several community wells (groundwater). The Water Treatment System was constructed in 1998. The system has a Design Capacity of 694.8m3/day, actual capacity is currently 397.4m3/day. Water is disinfected (chlorinated) to kill any microorganisms in the water. Currently, the system connects to 146 homes through 7700m of pipe. Based on a recent water assessment MFN was recognized as meeting all the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. Wastewater Individual septic systems are utilized for wastewater treatment.

Solid Waste
Garbage Waste is dropped off at the new Waste and Recycling Transfer Station in bins at the northern part of the community before being transported out of the reserve.

Recycling Program
Blue bins are collected from each house by Public Works staff and then sorted into three bins: cans and plastics, cardboard, and paper. The bins are then picked up and delivered to the Blind River Municipal Waste facility.

Fuel
The two large central subdivisions are serviced by propane lines.

Community Facilities
The Infrastructure Department is responsible for the maintenance of Facilities/Public Buildings.
  1. Dreamcatcher Complex (Administration Building)
  2. Sports & Cultural Centre (In Motion Fitness Centre)
  3. Dream Catcher Field
  4. Culture & Heritage Centre
  5. Cemetery
  6. Daycare
  7. Water Treatment Plant
  8. Fire Hall
  9. Education Office
  10. Library
  11. Red Pine Lodge

​Hours of Operation


Waste and Recycling Transfer Station
  Monday: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 8am-6pm
  Saturday: 9am-3pm


Community Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up
Every Monday: 8am-11am
Please have garbage and recyclables out to the roadside in proper containers. 
We Recycle: Cans; Plastic containers; Cardboard; and Paper
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​*With the exception of holidays when the Band Office is closed,
then pick-up will resume on the day after the Monday Holiday

Location

Contact Us

64 Park Road, P.O. Box 1299
Blind River, Ontario P0R 1B0
Tel: 705-356-1621 | Fax: 705-356-1740
Toll Fee: 1-877-356-1621


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  • Community
    • About
    • Employment
    • Annual Pow-Wow
    • Police Services
    • Newsletter
    • Business Directory
  • Government
    • Chief & Council
    • Laws & Policies
    • Legal Development
    • Membership
    • Committees
  • Administration
    • Education >
      • Binojee Nagadawenjigamik Daycare
      • Elementary & Secondary
      • Post-Secondary
      • Adult Education
      • Literacy
      • Anishnaabemowin
      • Library
      • Forms
    • Finance
    • Health & Social Services >
      • Culture & Wellness
      • Youth
      • Families
      • Health Services
      • In Motion Fitness Centre
      • Social Services
      • Red Pine Lodge
      • Women's Shelter
    • Infrastructure >
      • Public Works
      • Housing
      • Fire Services
    • Lands & Natural Resources >
      • Environment
    • Niigaaniin
    • Risk Management & Strategic Planning >
      • Chi-Naakinagewin
      • Economic Development >
        • Chiblow Lake Lodge
      • Human Resources
    • Organizational Chart
  • Trust
    • Mississagi Trust
    • Applications
    • Smoke Signal
  • Contact