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Friends of the Tay Watershed 2 $1,000 Bursaries
Monday, 13 March 2023
The Friends of the Tay Watershed, in partnership with Little Stream Bakery, are looking for students who would like $1,000 to help with their college or university expenses. This year two bursaries will be awarded to students who have a special interest in the environment. The award of these bursaries is…
ANNOUNCING A NEW CAO/CLERK
Thursday, 02 March 2023
March 23, 2022 At the Council meeting held on February 28, 2023, Council appointed Cathy Ryder as the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk effective March 31, 2023 to replace Cindy Halcrow who after 12 years in the position is retiring on March 30, 2023. Ms. Ryder joined in the Township in July…
Council Highlights February 28, 2023
Thursday, 02 March 2023
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023: CAO/Clerk Appointment:Council appointed Cathy Ryder as the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk effective March 31, 2023 to replace Cindy Halcrow who is retiring on March 30, 2023. Cathy has been working with the Township…
Public Safety Alert has been Lifted
Friday, 10 February 2023
The Emergency Alert, issued earlier today in the Carleton Place - Sharbot Lake area has now been lifted. There is no further need to shelter in place. More details will be released later.
Public Safety Alert In Effect - February 10, 2023
Friday, 10 February 2023
ARMED SUSPECTS AT LARGE SHELTER IN PLACE. LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS. NOTIFY POLICE OF ANY SUSPICIOUS PERSON. IF SUSPECT SEEN, DO NOT APPROACH AND CALL 911. LANARK OPP ARE INVESTIGATING TWO ARMED SUSPECTS AT LARGE IN THE LANARK COUNTY AND SHARBOT LAKE AREAS. POLICE REQUEST THAT YOU SHELTER IN PLACE.…
Extreme Cold Warning
Thursday, 02 February 2023
Leeds, Grenville & LanarkDistrict Health UnitMEDIA RELEASEFebruary 2, 2023 The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) would like to advise everyone to take appropriate precautions over the next few days as temperatures are expected to be extremely cold. Environment Canada is anticipating that a strong cold front will…
Council Highlights/Committee of the Whole Meeting - January 24 2023
Friday, 27 January 2023
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023: Second-Hand Truck PurchaseCouncil approved the purchase of a 2002 Ford F-150 XLD 4x4 from the Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Department for $2,500 and approved the expense of $3,500 to pass the…
National Non-Smoking Week is January 15 to 21
Friday, 13 January 2023
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit MEDIA RELEASE Jan 13, 2023 Quitting smoking or vaping can be one of the most difficult things to do. It can take a few tries before you succeed. Each time you try to quit, you increase your chances of being smoke free for good. Making the…
Council Highlight January 10, 2023
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023: By-laws:2023 Budget EstimatesCouncil passed the 2023 Budget Estimates Bylaw to raise a tax levy of $4,909,964 and a capital budget of $1,164,500. Road Allowance Closure and SaleCouncil stopped up, closed up and…
Free/Low Cost Meal Schedules
Tuesday, 10 January 2023
Free and Low Cost meals are available in both Perth and Smiths Falls please see the schedules below. Food Calendar Perth Food Calendar Smiths Falls Household food insecurity means not having enough money for nutritious food. Economic solutions to food insecurity take time but in the mean time we believe…