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Lanark County’s 2023 Construction Projects Outlined
Thursday, 27 April 2023
Lanark County Media Release - April 25, 2023 Lanark County’s 2023 construction season is underway! In 2023, the public works department plans to complete pavement preservation on 27 kilometres of roads, with rehabilitation and paved shoulders scheduled for 21 km. The total capital budget for this year is $11.9 million,…
Fire Ban Update: April 24, 2023 The Fire Ban has been lifted for Drummond/North Elmsley
Monday, 24 April 2023
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 have a water source available to extinguish the fire. For more information or to obtain a…
Community Carpool is launched – a new way to get where you need to go
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
For immediate release: April 3, 2023 Rural Frontenac Community Services FRONTENAC COUNTY: www.rfcs.ca is launching the www.Communitycarpool.ca with funding from the www.cfka.org in partnership with www.frontenaccounty.ca , www.lanarkcounty.ca and www.lennox-addington.on.ca. Residents now have a new way to arrange for personal transportation across the counties. Rural Frontenac Community Services has launched…
Active Burn Ban - April 13, 2023
Thursday, 13 April 2023
FIRE BAN NOTICE: April 13, 2023 A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been implemented for all of Lanark County. This means that absolutely no open-air burning is permitted until further notice. Local Fire Departments hope to lift the fire ban as soon as possible however firefighters have been actively fighting grass…
Flood Warning Statement FLOOD WARNING issued for Dalhousie Lake and Clyde River
Saturday, 08 April 2023
MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS— The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has upgraded its FLOOD WATCH to a FLOOD WARNING for Dalhousie Lake. Levels on the lake have continued to rise as the remainder of the snowmelt enters the watershed. With no rain in the forecast levels are expected to stabilized as soon as…
Water Levels To Remain High Across Rideau Valley
Saturday, 08 April 2023
The Flood Warning and Flood Watch issued on April 6, 2023 remains in effect for the Rideau Valley watershed. Flood conditions are present in many low-lying areas adjacent to several rivers, lakes, creeks and ditches. Additional areas have the potential to flood next week, as the remaining snow within the…
Flood Watch Statement Rain and snow melt create potential for water levels to increase 10-20 cm on Dalhousie Lake
Thursday, 06 April 2023
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a FLOOD WATCH for Dalhousie Lake. With yesterday’s rainfall and the increased snow melt, levels on Dalhousie Lake could increase by 10-20 cm in the next few days. No significant flooding is expected in other areas of the watershed over the next three days. The shoreline adjacent…
FLOOD WARNING & FLOOD WATCH: Significant Rain Causes Water Levels To Rise Across Rideau Valley
Thursday, 06 April 2023
A combined Flood Warning and Flood Watch is in effect for the Rideau Valley following a significant rain/freezing rain event on April 5, 2023. Flood conditions are present in many low-lying areas adjacent to several rivers, creeks and ditches. Additional areas have the potential to flood over the next few days, especially because of…
Health Unit Information for Storm Cleanup
Thursday, 06 April 2023
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - Media Release - April 6, 2023 Some areas throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark are experiencing power outages and localized flooding. This may affect your health. We have a number of factsheets to help you with tips for recovery: Emergency Safety Fact Sheets -…
April 6, 2023 Ice Storm Hydro and Road Maintenance
Thursday, 06 April 2023
Drummond/North Elmsley Township has deployed public works and fire vehicles and staff throughout the Township to help keep Township roads clear as we can for our residents. Important Numbers For trees blocking Township roads, please call the Township Office at 613-267-6500. For trees blocking County roads, please call Lanark County…