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Be Tick Smart!
Monday, 04 April 2022
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitApril 4, 2022 The ticks are out! When temperatures rise above 4oC, ticks become active. Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors by going for a hike, working in the garden or cleaning up leaf litter in the yard; but remember to be tick…
Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall is Closed to the Public
Monday, 04 April 2022
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 22, 2022, Council made the decision to close the Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall to the public effective April 1, 2022. Citing the poor condition of the building, a report provided by a structural engineer and a condition assessment report, Council took…
RVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - April 1
Monday, 04 April 2022
Water Levels Are Slowly Declining Across the Rideau Valley Watershed (WCS – R07/2022)April 1, 2022 – The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a HIGH WATER SAFETY message for all areas. Water levels and flows are declining for most areas of the Rideau Valley Watershed, except for the reservoir lakes which…
Rideau Ferry Bridge traffic to be reduced to one lane
Thursday, 31 March 2022
Lanark CountyMedia ReleaseFor immediate releaseMarch 31, 2022 From April 11 through December 2022, motorists can expect lane reductions on the Rideau Ferry Bridge during its rehabilitation. Dalcon Constructors Limited have been contracted by Lanark County and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville to rehabilitate the jointly owned Rideau Ferry…
7 Arthur Street Officially Opens: Lanark County’s Newest Community Housing Building
Wednesday, 30 March 2022
Lanark County MEDIA RELEASEFor immediate releaseMarch 30th, 2022 Lanark County Council joined Warden Fenik and Jim McDonell, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing at 7 Arthur Street, Carleton Place to celebrate the completion and opening of the County’s newest community housing building.As part of the County’s 10-year…
2022 Holiday Card Results
Tuesday, 29 March 2022
We are super excited to congratulate Julie Brady! Julie is the winner of our 2022 Holiday Card Contest, with her beautiful submission of this snowy barn in Drummond/North Elmsley. Our second place winner is Megan Lay. This beautiful sunset over a snowy field was taken on Drummond Conc 10A.…
The Lanark Log March Issue
Thursday, 24 March 2022
This month’s issue of the Lanark log created by the Lanark County Genealogical Society contains; Upcoming Events The Keyhole House Smiths Falls FRED KIDD by Bill Mains Elmwood Cemetery; Leading the Way for Family Historians Queries Corner Read the full issue of the March 2022 Newsletter Lanark Log
Book-themed mugs for sale at Perth & District Library
Monday, 21 March 2022
Perth & District Union Public LibraryContact: Erika Heesen, (613) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. MEDIATE RELEASBook-themed mugs for sale at Perth & District Library Starting April 1, the Perth & District Library will be selling beautiful handmade mugs that feature a book and eyeglass decoration. Handmade by local potter Anne Chambers, the mug…
COVID-19: All COVID Requirements Lifted at Municipal Facilities as of March 21, 2022
Monday, 21 March 2022
March 21, 2022 – All COVID-19 requirements are lifted at municipal facilities as of March 21, 2022. With the recent Provincial announcement on COVID-19 mandates, there are no remaining impacts to Township programs, services, or facilities due to COVID-19 regulations. Recent changes include: Masks and face-coverings no longer required Screening is no…
Tips to Prepare for the Spring Thaw
Friday, 18 March 2022
Leed Grenville & Lanark District Health UnitMedia Release March 17, 2022 Spring is in the air which can also bring the risk of flooding on some properties. The Health Unit would like to remind property owners of a few things that can be done to reduce the risk of a…