It was a perfect day in Petrolia as the Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club officially opened the splash pad at the Petrolia YMCA. After fundraising the project and working with the Town of Petrolia for the past few years, the project is complete and already playing host to many families looking to cool off!

The seasonal addition to the Town has been one of the highest requested amenities in recent years, and the Town of Petrolia is grateful to the Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club for their donation and dedication to seeing this project through to completion.

“Not only are we appreciative of this project, and for the community amenity, but we are also so proud that the Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club included an oil derrick as the centerpiece – a nice nod to our history as a community and region.” Said Mayor R. Brad Loosley.

In the area there are changerooms, washrooms, benches, and a concession area. As the park space continues to develop, the soccer fields will open, and future additions will be considered and included.

Deputy Mayor, Joel Field said, “I’d like to congratulate the Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club on this awesome addition to Petrolia! This has been talked about for the 15 years that I have been on Council, and it’s so great to see a service club rise to meet the challenge! Petrolia is so fortunate!”

Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Julie Bullock said, “…I am very excited to have the splash pad open for all to enjoy. It’s been a pleasure to work with the Kiwanis Club members to see this become a reality.”

The Splash Pad remains open until the end of September, and the full schedule is June through September annually, open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Attention: Road Closure First Avenue from Petrolia Line to Sixth Street – August 19-27, 2025 Local and Emergency Vehicles only.

Following the recent rainfall, the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department will resume permitting rural burning (this includes all types of recreational fires) and will be issuing outdoor rural burn permits.

Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department remind citizens to abide by the Open-Air Burning By-Law in Petrolia (40-2013) and to not conduct recreational burning during any of Environment Canada’s “Air Quality Advisories”. 

Some Reminders of the By-Law Details:

• The recreational open fire is to be controlled and supervised at all times.
• The fire pit shall be confined to pit (2 feet X 2 feet) with a spark guard to limit flame size and reduce the spread of embers.
• Confined to an area with a minimum distance of 3 meters from and adjacent buildings or property line.
• Only burn clean dry firewood or charcoal briquettes.
• Always have a water source nearby in the event the fire needs to be extinguished.

Consider your neighbours!

Smoke from fire pits can cause adverse health effects on some people.  Be aware of neighbours that may be negatively impacted to exposure of smoke from recreational open burning.  Be aware that during continuous burning, odours will infiltrate a neighbour’s home.  Limit the time of your recreational open burn to a couple of hours. There should be no adverse impact upon your neighbours. 

It is with sincere congratulations that we celebrate Councillor Debb Pitel on her receipt of the King Charles III Coronation Medal!

The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada. Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal are being recognized for their contribution to their community and nation.

Councillor Pitel is a tireless advocate for mental health and through her “No One Stands Alone” program and booklet. Ms. Pitel has touched the hearts of many through her advocacy and her speaking engagements, and with the printed booklets helped countless people understand that there is support out there, and that they are not alone.#PetroliaProud#Congratulations#KingCharlesIII#CoronationMedal