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Wednesday, 06 September 2023 14:47
Celebrate Food at Lanark County’s Harvest Festival
Want to get fresh with a local farmer? The annual Lanark County Harvest Festival will give everyone a chance to do just that! This outdoor event, slated for Sunday, September 10 at Beckwith Park (1319 Beckwith 9th Line), will celebrate the county’s bounty of the harvest featuring local producers, children’s…
Drummond/North Elmsley is excited to re-launch its Legacy Farms Program as part of its 25th Anniversary celebrations. Farms in the Township that have been in the same family for 100, 150 or 200 years (as of the date of application) are eligible for legacy farm designation. Approved legacy farm owners will receive an official certificate recognizing the award at no charge. Applicants can also opt for a legacy farm sign at no cost.
Legacy Farm - Application Form is availabe and can be email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Hard copy forms are available at the Municipal Office.
During the 200th Anniversary of the Perth Military Settlement in 2016, over 35 farm properties in the Township were recognized. Drummond/North Elmsley Township partnered with Tay Valley Township on this project.
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Monday, 28 August 2023 15:34
Licensed Home Child Care in Lanark County
Lanark County is the Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (Service Manager) for both Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls. As service manager, the county is responsible for overseeing and funding various social systems, including licensed child care and Early Years programming. The county completes this work by contracting with…
Thursday, 17 August 2023 10:57
Grand Opening of Ferguson's Falls Community Hall & 25th Anniversary Celebration!
Reeve Steve Fournier & Council on behalf of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley requests the honour of your presence at the Grand Opening of the Ferguson's Community Hall & 25th Aniversary Celebration of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Sunday Sepetember 24th, 2023 1362 Ferguson's Falls Road, Lanark, ON1:00 p.m. - 4:00…
Monday, 14 August 2023 11:31
Planet Youth Lanark County Hosts Local Youth Summit
Planet Youth Lanark County is hosting a local Youth Summit on Wednesday August 23rd from 10am-3pm in Carleton Place. The focus of the day is for youth to share their perspectives and ideas on how to create more safe spaces in Lanark County where young people feel valued, respected, listened to, and…
Friday, 11 August 2023 11:01
Water Safety Statement –Heavy Precipitation Causing Elevated Water Levels Across Rideau Valley Watershed
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Aug. 10, 2023 Caution is advised around all waterways in the Rideau Valley Watershed following several large rain events over the last few weeks, with additional rain in the forecast. Observed rainfall amounts for the last month across the watershed are significantly more than normal. Environment Canada’s…
Thursday, 10 August 2023 11:50
Municipal Office will be Closed to the Public
PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Township Office will be closed to walk ins from August 14 – 18 while the reception area is being renovated. The Municipal Office will reopen on Monday August 21. Please phone 613-267-6500 to make an appointment. Thank you for your understanding
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 10:58
Vintage Boat Auction – Wykes Lapstrake Runabout!
Take this once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase an historic boat built locally in the Rideau Lakes. All proceeds from the sale have been generously donated to the Big Rideau Lake Association (BRLA) by Terry Cowan in memory of his late brother, Keith Cowan. The one constant in Keith's…
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 13:30
Horse in LGL Confirmed to Have Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV)
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitAugust 2, 2023 A horse in Lanark County has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV). EEEV is normally found in wild birds but can occasionally spread to horses and humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Similar to West Nile Virus,…
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 12:15
Health Unit Raises Awareness about Bats and Rabies
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMEDIA RELEASE:July 25, 2023 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 ground or floor. It is important to remember many of…
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Tuesday, 25 July 2023 09:27
Infection control notification issued this week by local Health Unit
MEDIA STATEMENTLeeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitJuly 21, 2023 Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit identified an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) lapse during an inspection on June 8th of Piercings by Melissa in Brockville, who operated in relationship with LUX Tattoo and Piercing, when informed of changes…
Friday, 12 April 2024 10:10
Burn Ban Lifted - April 12, 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…
Wednesday, 12 July 2023 13:30
Hit the Brakes! Lanark County launches public consultation for draft Speed Management Policy
Lanark CountyMedia ReleaseJuly 12, 2023 The County of Lanark is pleased to announce the commencement of the public consultation period for its new draft Speed Management Policy. The policy aims to establish a standardized approach for evaluating and addressing requests for speed management measures on County Roads, with the ultimate…
Tuesday, 11 July 2023 14:08
Partial Burn Ban in Effect - July 11 2023
Due to dry conditions, a partial open air burn ban is now in effect. Only residential fires are permitted at this time (campfires, fire pits, burn barrels, chimneas, outdoor fireplaces) are permitted until further notice. . Agricultural fires are prohibited until further notice. Residential fires must be closely monitored and…