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Notice of Construction (Update)

Sanitary Main replacement work by Fremont Sanitation District will continue through November 5, 2020.

North Orchard Sanitary Main Replacement – 501 N Orchard Ave between Cherry St and Pear St

Sanitary Main replacement work by Fremont Sanitation District that began on September 28, 2020, will continue through November 05, 2020. North Orch...

kWh Monitors

The Canon City Public Library and Black Hills Energy have made kWh Monitors available for check out.

Have you ever wondered what it cost you to run your refrigerator? Are your appliances old and less energy efficient? Wondering how can you save money on your electric bill? Well then.... come to the library, check out the kWh Monitor, take it home, plug i...

Chief of Police Announcement

The City of Cañon City is pleased to announce John Schick, Jr. as our new Chief of Police.

The decision was made after a rigorous hiring process which included a community meet and greet and interviews by multiple panels consisting of City of Cañon City Department Heads and community partners. 

Schick has been in law enforcem...

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Cañon City Area Fire Protection District to raise fire restrictions
in the District to Stage 2.

The Canon City Area Fire Protection District will raise fire restrictions to Stage Two fire restrictions beginning on Wednesday, October I4, 2020 at 5:00 pm. As Fremont County and surrounding areas of Southern Colorado continue to experience adverse fire ...

One Book Colorado has been announced!

Come to the Canon City Public Library with your four-year-old and pick up your free copy of “Little Red Fort” by Brenda Maier.

Fremont County HMP Project Update

Residents, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to contribute to the planning process of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Fremont County, in collaboration with local municipalities, is updating the 2015 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The term "Hazard Mitigation" describes actions that can help reduce or eliminate long-term risks caused by hazards, suc...

UAACOG Discontinues Recycling Program

After much deliberation, the Board of Directors of the Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG) has decided to terminate the Upper Arkansas Recycling Program as of October 7, 2020.

UAACOG has ended their recycling program. Residents will notice that the recycling bins are no longer in place throughout town. For recycling service please contact your local trash/recycling company for further information.

Cañon City CARES Act COVID-19 Grant Fund

The City of Cañon City is proud to announce the opportunity for small businesses, schools, religious organizations, and non-profit entities to apply for relief and receive funding, via the CARES Act, to address the COVID-19 emergency.

Grants will fund temporary needs such as-outdoor capacity increasing measures due to increased restrictions on capacity by COVID-19 regulations, temporary solutions to COVID-19 that address an immediate issue caused by the pandemic that can help through D...

Planning Commission Open Position

The City of Cañon City is inviting community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the City’s Planning Commission.

This seven-member commission meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., and functions as an advisory board to the City Council on matters concerning zoning, subdivisions, and other land use and development issues. In addition to ...

Chief of Police Candidates

The City of Cañon City is pleased to announce we will be interviewing four highly qualified candidates through a series of three different panels on October 8th and 9th.

The City of Cañon City, in assistance with KRW Associates, LLC, has been recruiting qualified candidates for our open Chief of Police position since July 2020. After an extensive search and review of the 30 submitted applications and resumes, w...

Outdoor Heater and Capacity Sustainability Grant

The City of Cañon City is offering Outdoor Heater and Capacity Sustainability Grants to local businesses.

Patio heaters, one propane tank per heater, and refills through Mile High Propane will be provided through the CARES Act Funding and the City of Cañon City until December 24, 2020. This grant is to help businesses through the crisis created by ...

2A Update

Traffic update for N. 9th Street 2A Street Reconstruction as of September 24, 2020.

Construction Notice

Construction will begin on September 1st on the 1000 block of Meadows Avenue under 2A Road Reconstruction projects.

2A-2020 MEADOWS AVE PROJECT 1000 BLOCK OF MEADOWS AVE

Meadows Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets will be closed to traffic beginning September 1st, 2020, and continue through the end of October for road reconstruction.

Streets will be closed to traffic du...

Joint statement regarding Urban Renewal Authority (URA)

City Administrator Ryan Stevens and Fire Chief David DelVecchio's joint statement regarding the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) cooperation agreement.

Urban Renewal Agreement

The City of Cañon City and the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District have come to a joint agreement on the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) cooperation agreement that in principle is anticipated to be mutually ...

Cañon City to update its Comprehensive Plan and Land Use and Development Codes!

The City of Cañon City is excited to announce the kick-off of the planning process to update the City’s comprehensive plan and land use and development codes.

The City of Cañon City is excited to announce the kick-off of the planning process to update the City’s comprehensive plan and land use and development codes. Picture Cañon City 2040 will serve as the City’s offic...

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