Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is proposing to construct the Lanark and Balderson Community Expansion Project (the “Project”) to supply the Townships of Lanark Highlands, Tay Valley and Drummond/North Elmsley with affordable natural gas.

The Preliminary Preferred Route connects to existing natural gas infrastructure at Highway 511 and Crain Drive. This route is approximately 25 kilometers (km) of natural gas pipeline including approximately 15 km of 4-inch and 6-inch supply lateral pipeline along Highway 511, and approximately 3 km of 2-inch distribution pipeline at various locations along the supply lateral. This route also includes approximately 9 km of 2-inch distribution pipeline within the community of Lanark.

The alternative routes include three potential locations for crossing the Clyde River, located in the community of Lanark.
The proposed pipeline routes were developed for the purposes of an assessment of potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts and do not represent the final Project scope or design. For further details, please refer to the map. Consultation and engagement with Indigenous communities, landowners, government agencies, the public, and other interested persons is an integral component of the Project’s planning process. As such, two Public Information Session options will be held:

In-Person Public Information Session:
Lanark and District Civitan Club
December 4, 2024, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
2144 Pine Grove Road.
Lanark, ON. K0G 1K0

Virtual Public Information Session (online):
December 2, 2024 to December 16, 2024
https://www.solutions.ca/LanarkBaldersonER

A copy of the presentation from the Public Information Session will be available for viewing on the Enbridge Gas project webpage provided below. A questionnaire will also be available as part of the Public Information Session, and you will have the opportunity to provide comments or ask questions about the proposed Project. Input received during the Public Information Session may be used to develop site-specific environmental protection and mitigation measures for the Project. Input and comments about the Project are requested by January 6, 2025.

As part of the planning process, Enbridge Gas has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec) to undertake an Environmental Study for the Project. The Environmental Study will fulfill the requirements of the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) “Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction, and Operation of Hydrocarbon Projects and Facilities in Ontario, 8th Edition (2023)”. It is anticipated that an Environmental Report for the Project will be completed in Q2 2025, after which Enbridge Gas plans to file a Leave to Construct application for the Project with the OEB. Pending receipt of all approvals and permits, construction is anticipated to commence in 2026.
For any questions, comments or input regarding the Environmental Study for the proposed Lanark and Balderson Community Expansion Project, please contact:

Laura Hill M.Env.Sc.
Project Manager
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Telephone: (613) 784-2256

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Or visit the project webpage at: https://www.enbridgegas.com/about-enbridge-gas/projects

News Release
Ontario Provincial Police - Lanark Detachment
November 8, 2024

It's year 39 for the Angel Tree program in Lanark County and the surrounding area. This year Family and Children's Service of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville / Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Angel Tree program is starting off with a record 970 angels! The "angels", assigned to trees, are children directly affiliated with Family and Children's Services and affiliated programs. The goal is to provide a Christmas gift for each child. There will also be a selection of Tags as an option of purchasing a gift card for a teen or groceries for a family.

The Lanark County municipal offices of Tay Valley, Lanark Highlands, Drummond-North Elmsley, Montague, Beckwith, Town of Mississippi Mills and the Pakenham Library have been with the program since the beginning and are participating once again. We thank those employees who continue to monitor the trees and assist with the dispersal of the angels into the communities.

Our community partners this year in Perth are Albany, Eaton, Lanark County Administration, Wilson Street Auto Fleet & Tire, Spring Children, Perth Hospital, Perth Athletic Center, Lanark Dance Company, Perth Town Hall and Uniglass Plus. In Carleton Place the community partners are Kirk Orthodontics, Walmart, Connect Well, Ricks Glass Medic and Tinting, The Studio School of Dance and Heritage Dental. These community partners broaden the dispersal of angels within their workspaces and are a great assistance to our program. There will aso be a Gift Card tree in Almonte at the CareBridge Community support building.

In Smiths Falls, OPP East Region Headquarters continue to conduct an internal distribution of angels to OPP employees. Rideau Home Hardware and 2 Guys for Lunch will be our community partner.

We are certain that this year's goal will be met. Effective Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 Angel Trees bearing "Angel Cards" will be distributed for pickup to the following locations for anyone wishing to select an angel. We appreciate the support more than ever this year.

A special thanksneeds to be given to the U 12 Rep B Perth Lanark Wings team and parents. They tied all 970 tags for the Angel Tree. They did a fantastic job and were a very big help.

We are certain that this year's goal will be met. Effective Tuesday November 12th, 2024 Angel Trees bearing "Angel Cards" will be distributed for pickup to the following locations for anyone wishing to select an angel. We appreciate the support more than ever this year.

Return gifts (preferably unwrapped or in a gift bag) to the tree before end of day Thursday December 5th, 2024. Ensure the Angel Card is affixed to the gift AND the gift contents are printed on the back of the card.
Donations of money and items of new clothing/toys are gratefully accepted. Lanark County OPP will be collecting from all of the locations and delivering them to Family and Children's Services for distribution.

We thank everyone for participating! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Contacts:
P/C Greg Cox
Lanark County OPP
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Barb Paul 
613-267-2626
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TO SELECT A ANGEL TREE TAG FROM DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY TWP see Drummond North Elmsley - Angel Tree