Welcome to the Township of Dawson

An amalgamation of small townships, Dawson is located at the mouth of Rainy River and offers a whole host of outdoor entertainment including fishing, hunting and camping.

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The History of Dawson

Dawson was created in 1997 by the amalgamation of the former Township of Atwood, Township of Blue, Township of Dilke and Township of Worthington. Each of these former municipalities were created in the early 1900s. The Council decided to amalgamate in order to improve efficiency.

The name Dawson was chosen in order to recognize the historical Dawson Trail which was the main route of settlers moving from the east to the western part of Canada. 

Public Notices

PLOW TRUCK FOR SALE

Offer to purchase will be received until 2pm March 5th 2025 for: 2004 International Plow truck complete with wing and plow. A recent safety was completed. further information call: Randy Asselin at 807 275-9075. Offer to be sent to the office Township of Dawson PO Box...

CBO BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION

THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. NEW CBO IS STEWART BOOKS PHONE NUMBER IS 204 206-0018 EMAIL ADDRESS FOR PERMITS ETC lowdawsonbuildingpermits@gmail.com if you have started a project in the last couple of months and have not submitted the appropriate permit application...

Speed limit reduction By-law

Take notice that Dawson Council will at its Dec 4th 2024 meeting consider a by-law to reduce the speed limit to 30km (as recommended by our consultant) on the following road(s): Wilson Creek Road west from River Road and northerly on Oak Grove Road to the intersection...