
Blue Peak will be upgrading the phone lines on Wednesday June 18th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at City Hall.
You can expect no phones at that time. We apologize for the inconvenience.


City Hall will be closed for mandatory training on Tuesday June 17th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience.


Follow the Canton Swimming Pool Facebook Page for important information about pool closures, swimming lessons, and all things pool! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61572882531514


Blue Peak will be upgrading the phone lines on Thursday June 5th from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at City Hall.
Blue Peak will be upgrading the phone lines on Friday June 6th from 8:00 am-10:00 am at the Fire Hall.
Blue Peak will be upgrading the phone lines on Friday June 6th from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at the Library.
You can expect no phones at that time. We apologize for the inconvenience.


Below is a letter from Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen, Chair of the Project Prison Reset Task Force.



City offices and the rubble site will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.


Water service will be temporarily interrupted in the area of Milwaukee to Dakota on Fourth Street & Fourth to Fifth Streets on Milawaukee. Once water is restored, if your water is discolored, run the cold water tap for 5 – 10 minutes and it should clear up. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!


Due to the rain, Chautauqua Park is closed for tree drop off at this time. The Rubble site is open today (Tuesday May 20th) in addition to summer hours for tree drop off.


Community Pass Account set up below:
To create a new account, click the "Click Here" button below
1. Complete the required information...click the create button
2. Accept Community Pass Privacy Policy and click finish
3.Click my account in the upper left-hand corner
4. Scroll down to "Update Account Information" to add family members
5. Click Add (child) (adult) (right side) and complete the required information please note you are able to upload a photo during this process; Click the gold (add child) or (add adult) button
6. After all family members have been added, click "home" in the upper left-hand corner
7. To register for lessons or pool passes, click the gold "Click Here to Register" button
8. Verify account and click continue to register for lessons or pool pass
https://register.communitypass.net/CantonSD


Summer Recreation Announcement!
Registration opens April 7th for the 2025 Summer Recreation Program!
Summer Recreation starts June 2nd, 2025.
Summer Recreation ends July 24th, 2025.
There will be no summer recreation the week of June 30th through July 4th, 2025, or on Fridays.
Registration closes May 20th, 2025.
$50.00 per child, $110.00 for a family (3 or more).

📢 Important Pool Season Update!
We are so excited for the upcoming pool season!
‼️Please note that our website will NOT go live until Monday, May 19
•This year, the city has switched to a new online registration system: Community Pass
•Everyone will be required to create an account to register for passes and lessons.
👉 Instructions on how to set up your account will be posted on Monday.
•Please create your account BEFORE visiting the Pool or City Hall!
👨👩👧👦Family Season Pass is for immediate family members living in the same household. (Babysitters are NOT included)
☀️We will be sharing more details on daily fees, swimming lesson sign-ups, and pool rules in the next few days, stay tuned!


SD WATER PIPE INNATIVATE
On July 17th, 2023, the City of Canton was notified by the Federal Government as part of a nationwide initiative, South Dakota Public Water Suppliers and the SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR), are requiring residents to submit information on their water service pipe material for all cities in South Dakota. This initiative will allow water providers to document the presence of lead service pipes in their systems.
This initiative is a federal mandate that is required to be done and is not an option.
If you completed this survey, we Thank you!
If a survey has not been completed, it can be done on the following website: https://www.sdwaterpipes.com. This website will only be available until July 31st, 2025. You can also call city hall at (605) 987-2881 to set up an appointment for the city to gain access to your residence to complete this initiative.
If you have not completed this survey or if you have not made an appointment by July 31st, you may be charged a service fee for city staff to complete it. If the city cannot gain access to your residence other means may be used which would require equipment digging in your front yard near the curb stop.


Upcoming sanitary sewer spot repair work relating to the Beaver Creek Trunk Sewer Improvement project is expected to be Monday, May 5, 2025 with set up for a sanitary sewer bypass for these repairs to begin May 2, 2025. See images for details.

The City of Canton seeks to hire for public works street maintenance and public works parks maintenance.
Applications are available at cantonsd.org or City Hall. Or apply at the link below.
Street Maintenance https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/942385
Parks Maintenance https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/942396


Contact Information
Lincoln County Highway
Terry Fluit, Highway Superintendent
605-764-5841
tfluit@lincolncountysd.org
News Release
Lincoln County Kicks Off Safe Streets for All Project with Website and Survey
Lincoln County has initiated a countywide Safe Streets for All Plan that will enhance transportation safety, prevent injuries, and save lives across all Lincoln County roadways. A project website has been unveiled to inform the public about the project that can be found on the Lincoln County, SD webpage or directly at https://bit.ly/LincolnSSA
To help us better understand the public’s safety concerns, the County is encouraging the public to complete a 10-minute safety survey on the website. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard on roadway safety concerns. Later this spring and summer, Lincoln County will have public meetings that will provide results from the survey and a countywide roadway safety analysis. The website will be updated as the project progresses. Please visit periodically to stay informed and receive updates. Follow Lincoln County’s website and social media for updates.


City Offices will be closed on Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 21.
The Rubble Site will be closed on Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 21.


There has been a request for a recount. The recount will be held at the Canton Depot in the Viking Room on April 23rd at 9:00 am.


Lincoln County is testing the tornado sirens at 10:15 am today, April 9th.


Unofficial Election Results


The City of Canton Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants starting on Monday April 7th and will continue until done. Flushing is expected to be completed by the end of the month. This work can stir up sediment in the water lines for a short time. It can also temporarily cause low water pressure at your property. Before washing laundry, please check the color of your water to avoid problems. If your water is discolored, run the cold water tap for 5 – 10 minutes and it should clear up. Thank you!
