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Thursday, 27 April 2023 11:41
Lanark County’s 2023 Construction Projects Outlined
Lanark County Media Release - April 25, 2023 Lanark County’s 2023 construction season is underway! In 2023, the public works department plans to complete pavement preservation on 27 kilometres of roads, with rehabilitation and paved shoulders scheduled for 21 km. The total capital budget for this year is $11.9 million,…
Monday, 24 April 2023 11:47
Fire Ban Update: April 24, 2023 The Fire Ban has been lifted for Drummond/North Elmsley
There are still some areas in our Townships that are dry. Do not burn in areas with long dead grass, do not burn on windy days and never leave a fire unattended. Always have a water source available to extinguish the fire. For more information or to obtain a…
Friday, 05 May 2023 16:07
Upcoming Special CoW Meeting May 8, 2023
A Special Committee of the Whole meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023. Links CoW Agenda For further information contact: Janie Laidlaw, Deputy Clerk 613-267-6500 ext 251 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:55
Community Carpool is launched – a new way to get where you need to go
For immediate release: April 3, 2023 Rural Frontenac Community Services FRONTENAC COUNTY: www.rfcs.ca is launching the www.Communitycarpool.ca with funding from the www.cfka.org in partnership with www.frontenaccounty.ca , www.lanarkcounty.ca and www.lennox-addington.on.ca. Residents now have a new way to arrange for personal transportation across the counties. Rural Frontenac Community Services has launched…
Thursday, 13 April 2023 08:26
Active Burn Ban - April 13, 2023
FIRE BAN NOTICE: April 13, 2023 A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been implemented for all of Lanark County. This means that absolutely no open-air burning is permitted until further notice. Local Fire Departments hope to lift the fire ban as soon as possible however firefighters have been actively fighting grass…
Saturday, 08 April 2023 16:24
Water Levels To Remain High Across Rideau Valley
The Flood Warning and Flood Watch issued on April 6, 2023 remains in effect for the Rideau Valley watershed. Flood conditions are present in many low-lying areas adjacent to several rivers, lakes, creeks and ditches. Additional areas have the potential to flood next week, as the remaining snow within the…
Saturday, 08 April 2023 16:24
Flood Warning Statement FLOOD WARNING issued for Dalhousie Lake and Clyde River
MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS— The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has upgraded its FLOOD WATCH to a FLOOD WARNING for Dalhousie Lake. Levels on the lake have continued to rise as the remainder of the snowmelt enters the watershed. With no rain in the forecast levels are expected to stabilized as soon as…
Thursday, 06 April 2023 16:06
Flood Watch Statement Rain and snow melt create potential for water levels to increase 10-20 cm on Dalhousie Lake
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a FLOOD WATCH for Dalhousie Lake. With yesterday’s rainfall and the increased snow melt, levels on Dalhousie Lake could increase by 10-20 cm in the next few days. No significant flooding is expected in other areas of the watershed over the next three days. The shoreline adjacent…
Thursday, 06 April 2023 15:13
FLOOD WARNING & FLOOD WATCH: Significant Rain Causes Water Levels To Rise Across Rideau Valley
A combined Flood Warning and Flood Watch is in effect for the Rideau Valley following a significant rain/freezing rain event on April 5, 2023. Flood conditions are present in many low-lying areas adjacent to several rivers, creeks and ditches. Additional areas have the potential to flood over the next few days, especially because of…
Thursday, 06 April 2023 15:04
Health Unit Information for Storm Cleanup
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - Media Release - April 6, 2023 Some areas throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark are experiencing power outages and localized flooding. This may affect your health. We have a number of factsheets to help you with tips for recovery: Emergency Safety Fact Sheets -…
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Thursday, 06 April 2023 09:42
April 6, 2023 Ice Storm Hydro and Road Maintenance
Drummond/North Elmsley Township has deployed public works and fire vehicles and staff throughout the Township to help keep Township roads clear as we can for our residents. Important Numbers For trees blocking Township roads, please call the Township Office at 613-267-6500. For trees blocking County roads, please call Lanark County…
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 09:35
Health Unit warns community about toxic drug supply
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitApril 4, 2023 The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is raising awareness of the emerging presence of Xylazine in the already toxic unregulated drug supply. Xylazine, also called Tranq, is a sedative drug that is used in veterinary medicine and is…
Thursday, 30 March 2023 15:16
Butterfly Home Round Room opens at Lanark Lodge
Lanark County Media Release For immediate release March 28, 2023 A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday at Lanark Lodge to mark the opening of the Maples Butterfly Home Round Room. The room is part of an innovative initiative based on the Butterfly Household Model of Care developed by…
Tuesday, 28 March 2023 13:47
Lanark County Media Release - March 22, 2023
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held March 22, 2023. Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan Approved: Council approved the 2023-24 Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) investment plan, which allocates $1.5 million in provincial funding to various local supports. Funds are allocated in four operating service categories. Social Services…