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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.
Upcoming Council/Committee of the Whole Meeting on August 12, 2025
Friday, 08 August 2025
A Council and Committee of the Whole meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 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.
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…
Lanark County Female First Responders Camp
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Lanark County Female First Responders Camp Join us for a free, two-day camp on October 17 & 18, 2025, to gain hands on experience in the world of firefighting, law enforcement, and paramedic services. Registration opens August 1, 2025 at PERTH.CA/LCFFRC Open to self-identifying females ages 15-20 that reside in Lanark County
Health Unit investigating exposure to salmonella in Perth
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
July 29, 2025 The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is investigating an unusual number of cases of salmonella infection. As part of this investigation, we are requesting that members of the public who ate at the Rocky River Café on Wilson St in Perth Ont., on or around July 15,…
New position supports community safety activities - Lanark County Media Release
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
For immediate release New position supports community safety activities Lanark County has created a new position that brings together multiple roles in one place. Stephanie Gray was hired in early June for the position of Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Support Coordinator. In this role she serves as the secretary-treasurer…
Night paving operations scheduled for Ferguson Falls Road - Lanark County
Friday, 25 July 2025
Lanark County - Night paving operations scheduled for Ferguson Falls Road. For immediate release. Thomas Cavanagh Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin overnight paving workon County Road 15 (Ferguson Falls Road) from Pine Grove Road to Highway 7 next week.Night paving operations will take place beginning the evening of Monday,…
Upcoming Special Council Meeting - July 24, 2025
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
A Special Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2025. Links Special Council Agenda For further information contact:Janie Laidlaw, Clerk613-267-6500 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sitka Power Public Open House on July 21, 2025 – Solar Project
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Sitka Power Inc., in partnership with Good Energy Partners, is pleased to invite you to a public open house to discuss the proposed 10MW solar energy generation development project at 908 Churchill Road in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley. The project is to be developed on 180 acres of privately…