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Spring Storm to Increase Water Levels Throughout the Rideau Valley
Monday, 15 April 2024
Rideau Valley Conservation AuthorityMedia Release: April 15, 2024 A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued for the Upper Rideau Valley Watershed. Since early April, two large weather systems have brought between 60 to 90 mm of precipitation across the Rideau Valley Watershed. The highest precipitation amounts (90 mm) fell across the…
Toy Lending Library Opens at the Perth & District Library
Monday, 15 April 2024
Perth & District Union Public LibraryContact: Erika Heesen, (613) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Press ReleaseApril 15, 2024 – Toy Lending Library Opens at the Perth & District Library The Perth & District Union Public Library is now offering a Toy Lending Library! Created with the support of Lanark County Best Start, the collection…
Health Unit raises awareness about preventing dog bites
Monday, 15 April 2024
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitApril 9, 2024 In 2023, as part of the provinces rabies prevention program, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit responded to over 500 incidents of people being bitten by animals in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties. This is not unusual with…
Burn Ban Lifted - April 12, 2024
Friday, 12 April 2024
Burn Ban Update: April 12, 2024 The Burn Ban has been lifted for Drummond/North Elmsley Township There are still some areas in our Townships that are dry. Do not burn in areas with long dead grass, do not burn on windy days and never leave a fire unattended. Always…
2024 Pitch-In
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Every year Drummond/North Elmsley participates in PITCH IN where our amazing volunteers and residents work hard to clean up litter and waste along the roadsides! PITCH-IN bags are free to volunteers and can be obtained at the Municipal Office at 310 Port Elmsley Road. Please stop in and let us…
Spring Storm to Increase Water Levels Throughout the Rideau Valley
Wednesday, 03 April 2024
Rideau Valley Conservation AuthorityMedia Release: April 3, 2024 The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a WATER SAFETY message for the entire Rideau Valley Watershed. A Colorado Low is expected to bring significant precipitation to the region, starting Wednesday, April 3 and lasting through Thursday, April 4. The precipitation will fall as a…
Real Deal Store's Annual Rain Barrel Sale
Wednesday, 03 April 2024
Rain barrels are a great way to save water in the garden. You can preorder a rain barrel by May 4 for May 11 pickup at the REAL Deal Store. There will also be native plants, seeds, tree saplings and mushroom compost for sale that day. Order your barrel at…
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…