Port Albert Citizens Association (PACA)
PACA AGM 2026
Saturday June 27th, 9:30am
Christ Church, Port Albert
Strawberry Social & Silent Auction
Saturday July 4th
Christ Church, Port Albert
What's in the news?
ACW Garbage Collection Update
UPDATE: Mar 4 2025: WM provides alternate plan for lakeshore communities.PACA shared a letter outlining citizens' concerns with ACW Council in preparation for the WM presentation. Just prior to the meeting, some of these concerns were acknowledged in an update that...
ACW Fireworks (Noise and Sound) Bylaw
Fireworks are permitted between dusk and 11pm on the two (2) days before and on the relevant statutory holiday: New Year’s Day, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day.
ACW Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing
ACW voted to regulate Short Term Rentals (STR) at the July 16th Council meeting. Learn more about the results of their STR survey in this post.
Huron Clean Water Project
The Huron Clean Water Project (HCWP) funds water quality improvement projects in Huron County. The grants help cover costs for projects that enhance and protect water quality on various properties.
12th Annual Port Albert BBQ
Get your tickets before July 31st! This year’s theme is Wild, Wild West. Check out this post to find out where you can get your tickets.
PACA Mandate
To serve as a common voice for property owners and cottagers in the Port Albert community. PACA will act as representative, liaison and information conduit with other community groups, the Ashfield Colborne Lakeshore Association (ACLA), the Township of Ashfield, Colborne Wawanosh (ACW), the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).
To create a community association that is inclusive and represents the diversity of citizens in Port Albert.
To embark on activities that are supported by a broad membership and are of benefit to the community as a whole.
Membership Survey
PACA Goals – 2025/26
In our first executive meeting of 2025 we determined the year’s goals. Track our progress.
Membership
Commit to representing the diversity of all PA residents and thereby increase membership.
Board Handbook
Expand on Board roles to include transition tasks and compile into a handbook to onboard future board members.
Transparency & Accountability
Record and share Board meeting minutes to the general membership.
Bylaws & Policies
Complete based on feedback from subcommittee review and create a strategy for membership ratification.