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FIRE BAN NOTICE: March 25, 2024
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been implemented for Drummond/North Elmsley Township. This means absolutely no open-air burning, chimenea fires or campfires permitted until further notice. Thank you for your patience. Please stay safe
Lanark County outlines construction projects for 2024
Friday, 22 March 2024
Lanark CountyMedia ReleaseFor immediate release March 22, 2024 Construction season is nearly here! Lanark County Public Works plans to complete pavement preservation on 17 kilometres of roads this year, with rehabilitation scheduled for 27.9 km and paved shoulders slated for 20.3 km. The county oversees the construction, operation, repair and…
Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
On April 8th, 2024, portions of south-central and eastern Canada will experience one of the wonders of nature – a total solar eclipse. A total eclipse is a special event and, as it draws nearer, will capture the interest of both enthusiasts and the public alike. This April 8th, 2024…
Bethel United Church Pancake Breakfast
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Bethel United Church at 1500 Rideau Ferry Road will be holding our annual Ontario Maple Weekend Pancake Breakfast in our Church Hall on Sat. April 6th from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Admission by Free Will Contribution at the door. The Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, and maple syrup…
What does homelessness look like in Lanark County?
Monday, 11 March 2024
Lanark CountyFor immediate release March 11, 2024 The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County. In Ontario, and Lanark County, homelessness is defined as “a situation in which an individual or family is without permanent, appropriate housing or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring…
Significant Rain Expected to Increase Water Levels Throughout the Rideau Valley
Friday, 08 March 2024
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a WATER SAFETY message for the entire Rideau Valley Watershed. A low pressure system is expected to bring widespread rain to the region, with between 20mm and 40mm expected throughout Saturday and Sunday. Snow conditions in the Rideau Valley watershed are largely depleted, but flows and…
Upcoming Special CoW Meeting - March 11, 2024
Friday, 08 March 2024
A Special Committe of the Whole will be held in the Council Chambers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024. Links CoW Agenda For further information contact:Janie Laidlaw, Deputy Clerk613-267-6500 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Understanding Homelessness Community information session:
Thursday, 07 March 2024
Join virtually for an informative session with Iain De Jong on Understanding Homelessness. Iain is determined and ruthlessly honest in helping communities work toward ending homelessness. Compassionately, he provokes people to think about homelessness differently and respond to it in such a way that evidence and data is favoured over…
Health Unit promotes Dietitians during Nutrition Month
Tuesday, 05 March 2024
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMarch 4, 2024 March is Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “We are Dietitians”. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is raising awareness of what dietitians do in your community. Nutrition information is all over the internet, in books, and…
Make a difference: Become a Member of the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board
Tuesday, 05 March 2024
The new Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 for the Province of Ontario comes into effect April 1, 2024. The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is recruiting one (1) resident to be a Community Appointee to the OPP Detachment Board for a term commencing April 1, 2024 and expiring November 15,…