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2021 Connect Lanark
Thursday, 13 May 2021
The Connect Lanark program offers financial assistance to Lanark County low-income individuals and families for initial connection to internet service. The program assists low- income households to access high-speed internet. Who Can Apply? Residents with household incomes below $70,000 Maximum Value of Assets $200,000 House must be primary residence, valued…
Public Meeting Road Closure - Shaw Street
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
Notice of Road Closing - Part of Shaw Street June 9, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth, Ontario PUBLIC MEETING ROAD CLOSURE: TAKE NOTICE that the Council of Township of Drummond/North Elmsley proposes the passage of a by-law to stop up, close and convey a certain portion…
Emergency Preparedness Week May 2 - 8, 2021
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Emergency Preparedness Week 2021• May 2 - 8, 2021 Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you are prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. This year, the theme is…
Fire Ban Update: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue is moving to a partial fire ban for Drummond/North Elmsley Township and Tay Valley Township. Residents are now permitted to have small, supervised campfires and burn in burn barrels. Please continue to be cautious when burning as there are some areas in both Townships…
Enjoy the outdoors and be Tick Smart
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit The ticks are out! When temperatures rise above 4oC ticks will be 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…
Health Unit warns of increase in COVID-19 in Areas Close to Ottawa
Wednesday, 07 April 2021
Media Release Health Unit warns of increase in COVID-19 in Areas Close to Ottawa The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has detected a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 in the past week in Lanark East and United Counties of Leeds and Grenville East - areas close to…
Community Building Fund
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
The Community Building Fund – Operating stream provides support for non-profits and Indigenous communities in the community arts and culture, heritage, tourism, sport and recreation sectors to help sustain their operations and create new attractions, experiences and events. The fund will enable organizations to remain viable so they can continue…
FIRE BAN NOTICE - No Open Burning
Monday, 05 April 2021
Fire Ban Notice - No Open Burning effection April 5, 2021 Fire Ban Update: Starting Monday April 5th, 2021 there will be a complete fire ban in effect for the Townships of Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley, as well as Lanark County. No open burning of any kind is permitted…
Road Closing Between Lots 20 & 21 Drummond Concession 2
Friday, 26 March 2021
Notice of Public Meeting ConcerningProposed Road Closing of Unopened Road AllowanceBetween Lots 20 & 21, Concession 2 Drummond TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will hold a public meeting at 5:00 p.m. on April 27, 2021, to consider a request to stop…
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Moved into the Red Zone
Monday, 22 March 2021
The Province of Ontario has moved our area into the Red Zone of the COVID-19 response framework: keeping Ontario safe and open | Ontario.ca Meeting and Event Spaces The following changes are required based on O. Reg. 263/20: RULES FOR AREAS IN STAGE 2 (ontario.ca): Capacity limit for the venue,…