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Fire Burn Ban Lifted
Friday, 29 August 2025
August 29, 2025 The Fire Ban has been lifted for Drummond/North Elmsley Township and Tay Valley Township. 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…
Employment Opportunity - Equipment Operator (6 Month Contract)
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Employment Opportunity - Equipment Operator (6 Month Contract) The Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is accepting applications for an Equipment Operator for a 6 month contract. Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, the Equipment Operator performs tasks related to regular maintenance and repairs on road equipment, performs winter…
Upcoming Council/Committee of the Whole Meeting on August 26, 2025
Friday, 22 August 2025
A Council and Committee of the Whole meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Links Council Agenda Committee of the Whole Agenda For further information contact:Janie Laildaw, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
First two human cases of West Nile Virus this year identified in the South East Health Unit region
Friday, 22 August 2025
For Immediate release Aug. 21, 2025 First two human cases of West Nile Virus this year identified in the South East Health Unit region The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after one confirmed and one probable case of West Nile Virus…
Level-3 Low Water Advisory for the Rideau Valley Watershed
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Aug 19, 2025 Due to ongoing rainfall deficits and prolonged heat waves, the Rideau Valley Water Response Team has declared a Level 3 Low Water Advisory for the Rideau Valley Watershed after officials met to discuss conditions on Monday, August 18, 2025. Level 3 conditions are triggered when rainfall deficits…
Employment Opportunity - Equipment Operator (6 Month Contract)
Friday, 15 August 2025
Employment Opportunity - Equipment Operator (6 Month Contract) The Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is accepting applications for an Equipment Operator for a 6 month contract. Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, the Equipment Operator performs tasks related to regular maintenance and repairs on road equipment, performs winter…
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – MISSISSIPPI RIVER WATERSHED - LOW WATER LEVEL I
Monday, 11 August 2025
August 11, 2025 Level I Low Water – First indication of potential water supply problems, primarily a warning level. Key focus is conservation of water. Watershed Conditions: June and July experienced below-average rainfall combined with above-average temperatures, resulting in dry conditions throughout the Mississippi River Watershed. Over the past…
August 10, 2025 - Level 3 Fire Ban - No Fires Permitted
Sunday, 10 August 2025
Update August 10, 2025 - Level 3 Fire Ban in place. Absolutely no fires permitted at this time.
Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls invite public input on Rural Transit Feasibility Study
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
Media Release Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls are inviting residents and visitors to participate in the second round of public consultation for the Rural Transit Feasibility Study, which aims to explore solutions for improving transit options across the region. The study, led by consulting firm Arcadis, is…
A Level 2 PARTIAL Open Air Fire Ban is now in effect
Tuesday, 05 August 2025
Update: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - A Level 2 PARTIAL Open Air Fire Ban is now in effect! Only residential fires are permitted until further notice. Residential fires include campfires (no bigger than 30” in height & diameter), enclosed or screened in fire pits, burn barrels, chimineas, outdoor fireplaces. We…