News
Health Unit warns community about toxic drug supply
Tuesday, 04 April 2023
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitApril 4, 2023 The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is raising awareness of the emerging presence of Xylazine in the already toxic unregulated drug supply. Xylazine, also called Tranq, is a sedative drug that is used in veterinary medicine and is…
Butterfly Home Round Room opens at Lanark Lodge
Thursday, 30 March 2023
Lanark County Media Release For immediate release March 28, 2023 A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday at Lanark Lodge to mark the opening of the Maples Butterfly Home Round Room. The room is part of an innovative initiative based on the Butterfly Household Model of Care developed by…
Lanark County Media Release - March 22, 2023
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held March 22, 2023. Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan Approved: Council approved the 2023-24 Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) investment plan, which allocates $1.5 million in provincial funding to various local supports. Funds are allocated in four operating service categories. Social Services…
Be Tick Smart!
Monday, 27 March 2023
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMarch 24, 2023 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…
“All You Can Eat!” Pancake Breakfast
Monday, 27 March 2023
On Sat. April 1st Bethel United Church will once again host a Pancake Breakfast celebrating Ontario Maple Weekend . Bethel United Church, 1500 Rideau Ferry Road. 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Sat. April 1, 2023, We will be offering Pancakes & Sausages with Oliver’s MAPLEWORKS maple syrup, Cost of the…
Well Water and Localized Flooding
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMEDIA RELEASE: March 30, 2023 A Flood Watch has been issued for the Rideau Valley as a rainy weekend mixes with the residual snowpack still intact in some areas after a cool March. Potential flooding could begin to impact low-lying areas as early as Saturday…
“Taking the First Step: A freshwater stewardship resource sharing and public consultation workshop” – Watersheds Canada
Friday, 17 March 2023
Join Watersheds Canada for an interactive session as we share our free freshwater stewardship resources and how they can help you take action. We’ll also have time for you to tell us what you’re missing in your toolbox to take action, which will guide future resource building. Protecting your community’s…
Rideau Ferry Bridge work to continue starting March 15
Monday, 13 March 2023
Lanark CountyMedia Release: March 13, 2023 From March 15 to July 2023, traffic will be reduced to one lane on the Rideau Ferry Bridge during its ongoing rehabilitation. Dalcon Constructors Limited have been contracted by Lanark County and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville to rehabilitate the jointly owned…
Friends of the Tay Watershed 2 $1,000 Bursaries
Monday, 13 March 2023
The Friends of the Tay Watershed, in partnership with Little Stream Bakery, are looking for students who would like $1,000 to help with their college or university expenses. This year two bursaries will be awarded to students who have a special interest in the environment. The award of these bursaries is…
ANNOUNCING A NEW CAO/CLERK
Thursday, 02 March 2023
March 23, 2022 At the Council meeting held on February 28, 2023, Council appointed Cathy Ryder as the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk effective March 31, 2023 to replace Cindy Halcrow who after 12 years in the position is retiring on March 30, 2023. Ms. Ryder joined in the Township in July…