Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Compensation for Beaver Removal
The compensation for beaver removal was increased from $75 to $100 per beaver and mileage was increased to match the current Township mileage plus $.10 per km.

New Office Server
Council authorized the upgrading of the current office server at a cost of $56,000 and costs of the annual fees.

Municipal Access Agreements
Council passed a bylaw to delegate to staff the authority to enter into Municipal Access Agreements with broad band providers for the installation of internet cable in municipal road allowances.

Upcoming Meetings
• Council Meeting: September 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
• Committee of the Whole: September 272022 following the Council meeting
• Municipal Elections: October 24, 2022 – Don’t forget to vote

Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022

New Treasurer
Council appointed Angela Millar as the new Treasurer to replace Linda Van Alstine who retired in July. Angela has extensive municipal experience. Most notably in the Township of North Frontenac and as the Treasurer for Tay valley Township and most recently for Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.

Upcoming Meetings
Council Meeting: August 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole: August 23, 2022 following the Council meeting

Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Emergency Response Plan
Council approved a new Emergency Response Plan. The new plan was converted to the Provincial Incident Management System (IMS) that provides standardized organizational structures, functions, processes and terminology for use at all levels of emergency response in Ontario. IMS addresses the need for coordinated responses to all types of incidents. IMS is an internationally recommended practice that has been adopted by the province. It guides how personnel, facilities, equipment, procedures, and communications may be coordinated during an incident.

Employment Bylaw Changes
The Employment By-law was amended to update statutory holidays, vacation entitlements, clothing allowances and other housekeeping changes to update the Bylaw with current legislation.

Building Inspector Appointment
Rick Patterson was appointed as a Building Inspector and Property Standards Officer.

Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall Rezoning
The Township recently purchased an abutting property to the community hall. A rezoning bylaw was passed to harmonize the zoning on both lots to institutional use.

Noxious Weed Spraying
Council authorized staff to spray noxious weeds in municipal roads allowance upon receiving an order from the Lanark County Weed Inspector.

Upcoming Meetings
• Council will break for the month of July and resume on August 9.

Please visit our election website to view the daily voting statistics. 

Only a couple of weeks to go until the 2022 School Board Elections!

There are 3 ways to vote (you can only vote once):

• Internet (Watch a video toLearn about Voting Online)
• Telephone
• Paper Ballot - Monday October 24, 2022 ONLY

If your name is on the voter’s list, you will receive a “Voter Information Letter” by mail at the beginning of October. It will have your voter PIN number and instructions on how to vote by internet or by telephone.  You can vote in person using a paper ballot on Election Day.  The Voter Information Letter will include the times and location for voting by paper ballot.

Internet and telephone voting begins on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022 (Voting Day).

Voting by paper ballot will be held on Monday October 24, 2022. At the Perth Civitan Hall 6787 Lanark County Road 43 from 10am – 8pm for both Drummond and North Elmsley Wards.

Upper Canada District School Board - English Public Trustee - 1 to be elected
· Carole DUFORT
· William (Bill) MACPHERSON

Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario – English Separate Trustee – 1 to be elected
· Max BENDA
· Jennifer COONEY

If you haven’t received your Voter Information Letter by October 17, 2022, please contact the office at 613-267-6500.

For more information on the 2022 Municipal Elections, visit election.dnetownship.ca or contact the Municipal Office.

Please be advised that the canoe launch at Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall is closed now closed to accommodate the construction of a new Community Hall. The canoe launch will reopen when the new facility is completed in late spring.

For further information, please contact
Cindy Halcrow,
Chief Administrative Officer
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613-267-6500

Effective October 1, 2022, the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will take over the responsibility for septic inspections from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. Township residents will be able to apply for the septic permits at the Township Office.

Septic Permit Fees:

For further information, please contact:

Cindy Halcrow, Chief Administrative Officer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 613-267-6500

Ferguson’s Falls, ON - On September 16, 2022, Members of Council joined community residents and representatives from RK Porter General Contracting Inc. to break the ground for the new Ferguson’s Falls Community Centre. The new hall will be completed in 2023.

From left to right: Ron Dickinson, Marg Dickinson, Steve Churchill (RK Porter), Nancy Command, Reeve Steve Fournier, Brandi Schooley, (RK Porter), Councillor Paul Kehoe, Councillor Paul Coutts, CAO Cindy Halcrow, Architect Amy Rancier and Trish Marianovits (RK Porter).

MEDIA RELEASE:
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
September 14, 2022 

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to remind everyone that ticks are still active well into the fall.  Hunters are at a higher risk of exposure to ticks that can cause Lyme disease while out in the forest and in contact with leaf litter where ticks are located.

Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors; but remember to be tick smart. While not all Black legged ticks in our area carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease, a significant number do, and you cannot tell if a tick is positive by looking at it. Taking the following precautions will help to reduce your risk:

• Use an insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin. You can apply this to clothing or your skin.
• Do a tick check when you return inside. If possible have someone check you from behind. Check pets for ticks as well.
• Put your outdoor clothes in a hot dryer for several minutes to kill ticks.
• Take a shower to help remove any unattached ticks.
• Speak to your vet about ways to protect your pets.

Lyme disease transmission depends on the length of time the infected tick is attached. Ticks that are removed quickly and have been attached for less than 24 hours are not likely to transfer the bacteria. However, if the tick has been attached for longer than 24 hours you may be at an increased risk and it is recommended that you consult your health care provider.

Check any ticks you remove from your body to determine if they are fat or flat. A fat tick is an indication that it has been feeding for a longer period of time. Tick specimens are not used for diagnosis of disease so they are no longer accepted at the Health Unit. Individuals can submit a photo to the website, eTick

 for tick identification.

Lyme disease symptoms can range from a bull’s eye rash around the bite area, to headache, fever and muscle/joint pain. Symptoms can appear from 3 days to several weeks following a tick bite. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

For more information about ticks and Lyme disease: visit our Insect Bites and Diseases section of our website or call 1-800-660-5853. You can also e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect with @LGLHealthUnit on Facebook and Twitter or @lglhealthunit.z on Instagram.

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The Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is looking for volunteers to sit on the following committees / board for the term of Council 2022-2026.  You must be an eligible elector in the Township in order to apply for one of these positions

Perth & District Public Union Library (2 positions)
Board members are responsible for policy and funding decisions related to the library, and hiring the CEO as required. The role of the Board is governed by the Public Libraries Act.  The Board meets about 10 times a year and may include other sub-committees meeting.

Committee of Adjustment (2 positions)
The committee meets about 12-15 times a year to review and approve minor changes to the Zoning By-law.

Economic Development Committee (5 positions)
Interested applicants should have experience in business community, agricultural community, construction industry, tourism or Real Estate/Developer Community.  The Committee meets up to 6 times a year in the evening.

Trail Committee (2 positions)
The Committee is responsible for planning the development of a new trail on Code Road.  The Committee meets several times a year depending on planned activities.

If you are interested, please send in a letter of interest outlining your experience by October  29, 2022 to:

Cindy Halcrow, Chief Administrative Officer
310 Port Elmsley Road
Perth ON  K7H 3C7
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The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is committed to inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process. Please advise Cindy Halcrow to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.