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Watershed Discovery Day at the Market
Tuesday, 03 August 2021
Visit the Farmer Market on August 14, 2021 at the Crystal Palace in Perth. Help Celebrate the 20th Anniversry of the Tay Wateshed Discovery Day. With lots of fun for the kids with Story Time, Paddling Puppeteer Shows, Hands-On Displays, and a Model Wetland.
Perth & District Library Expands Opening Hours and Services
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
The Perth and District Union Public Library is pleased to announce newly expanded hours, starting Tuesday August 3. The new hours are Monday 10am-5pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. “Now that we have moved into Step 3 of Ontario’s Re-opening plan, we’re happy to be expanding our hours…
Health Unit Raises Awareness about Bats and Rabies
Friday, 23 July 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit July 22, 2020 Health Unit Raises Awareness about Bats and Rabies Approximately three percent of bats carry the rabies virus. The most common signs of rabies in bats are the inability to fly and resting in unusual places such as the…
Seeking Volunteers to sit on the Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall Redevelopment Committee and the Pinewood Memorial Forest Trail Committee
Friday, 16 July 2021
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is Seeking Volunteers to sit on the Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall Redevelopment Committee and the Pinewood Memorial Forest Trail Committee The Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is seeking several volunteers to sit on the following committees: Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall Redevelopment Committee: The…
Rehabilitation of County Road 43 to commence
Friday, 09 July 2021
G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin rehabilitation work on County Road 43 from Perth to Port Elmsley starting July 19. Lanark County Public Works indicates work will begin with cold-in-place recycling of the existing asphalt, which will take up to two weeks with good weather,…
Landfill Attendants receive Certificates of Appreciation from the 1st Drummond Scouts
Thursday, 08 July 2021
The Township Landfill Attendants Jim Lewis and Brian Dobbie were given certificates of appreciation by the First Drummond Scouts for their work above and beyond the call of duty staffing the deposit container depot at the Code Road Landfill. Over $1500 has been raised for the Scouts. Thank you DNE…
North Elmsley Ward Councillor George Sachs Announces His Resignation
Friday, 02 July 2021
North Elmsley Ward Councillor George Sachs announced his resignation from Council effective June 25, 2021. Councillor Sachs and his family have moved out of the area. “It has been my absolute honour and pleasure to serve the residents of DNE Township over these past many years. I am proud of…
CLIMATE NEWSLETTER
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Lanark County is developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) to reduce corporate and community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This plan will engage with the community and a variety of stakeholders to help prepare everyone for a changing climate. This plan represents the first step in creating an integrated approach to…
Ken Fournier Senior of the Year 2021
Wednesday, 23 June 2021
Congratulations Ken Fournier! June is Seniors Month in Ontario, and the Senior of the Year Award is given by Council to recognize an outstanding senior who, after age 65, enriches the social, cultural or civic life of the community. On June 22, 2021, Council presented long time resident Ken Fournier with…
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Graduates
Monday, 21 June 2021
On behalf of Council, staff and the residents of Drummond/North Elmsley, we extend our congratulations to the Class of 2021 Graduates. We share your pride in your accomplishments during these unprecedented times. Graduation is a time of celebration and anticipation for the future. Look forward to your future with determination,…