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Lanark County & Smiths Falls Partners for Climate Change Survey
Friday, 07 August 2020
Lanark County 2019 Transportation - Climate Action Plan Lanark County & Smiths Falls Partners for Climate Change data collection re: Transportation This year Lanark County is developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP plan looks at both municipal operations (municipal buildings and garages, street lighting, municipal vehicles, water,…
Municipal Office and Landfill Site Closed on August 3, 2020
Friday, 31 July 2020
MUNICIPAL OFFICE – HOLIDAY HOURS The Municipal Office and Landfill site will be CLOSED on Monday, August 3, 2020 for the Civic Holiday.
Proposed Road Closing Public Meeting August 25, 2020
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
PROPOSED ROAD CLOSING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley proposes the passage of a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of the road allowance between Concessions 7 and 8, North Elmsley, abutting Lots 14 and 15, Concession 8, North Elmsley, and being described…
Health Unit Urges Well Owners to Test Their Water
Monday, 20 July 2020
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Media Release - July 20, 2020 Health Unit Urges Well Owners to Test Their Water and Conserve Water During Low Water Conditions With many of our conservation authorities declaring low water conditions across Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties, the Health Unit would like…
Investigation of Gypsy Moth Infestation
Friday, 17 July 2020
Lanark County is investigating this season’s infestation of the gypsy moth and providing information to the public. Gypsy moths are an invasive and destructive species that pose great risk to deciduous trees in Ontario. This year infestations are on the rise; factors may include extended heat, climate change and their…
Starter Company Plus - Applications Now Being Accepted
Friday, 17 July 2020
Has your business been open 5 years or less? Does the possibility of obtaining $5000 in grant funding to expand or enhance your business interest you? If so, this program may be for you. Accepting applications electronically until July 28, 2020 at 4:30pm @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Applications are available on their…
Perth & District Union Public Library Re-opens July 27
Thursday, 16 July 2020
On Monday, July 27th, the library will re-open to the public for the first time since March 15th. The health and safety of our patrons and staff continues to be our priority and measures including physical distancing, enhanced cleaning protocols and plexiglass barriers will be in place. As mandated by…
Summer Campaign: Lanark County Love Letter Contest Launched!
Monday, 13 July 2020
Exciting news! Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) has partnered with Lanak County to launch an exciting hyper-local marketing campaign. The Love Letter campaign is focusing on highlighting what we love about our home through video love letters. As part of the campaign, OHTO launched a Love Letter contest on July…
COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program: Applications Begin July 13
Thursday, 09 July 2020
The Government of Ontario is making $9 million available to support residential customers struggling to pay their energy bills because of COVID-19. The COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) provides a one-time, on-bill credit to eligible residential electricity and natural gas customers to help them catch up on their energy bills…
Local Health Units Announce Regional Approach to Mandatory Masks
Tuesday, 07 July 2020
Local health units announced a regional approach to mandatory masks. In Leeds, Grenville and Lanark, this Instruction will require businesses to adopt a policy to ensure facial coverings/masks are worn inside enclosed public spaces. This will come into effect July 7, at 12:01am. This is an added measure to the existing public…