Wednesday, 24 April 2019 13:27

Flooding

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Wednesday, 24 April 2019 12:50

Flooding

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Electrical Hazards in Flood Affected Areas

For more information on flooding please visit the health unit website or call the Health ACTION Line at 1-800-660-5853.

FLOODING REPORTS

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

May 9, 2025 — This FLOOD WATCH is an update to the Flood Warning statement issued May 5, 2025, for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

Water levels and flows along the Ottawa River have stabilized, with only small amounts of snow remaining in the northern part of the basin. Water levels are expected to remain elevated over the coming weeks, and the river will remain sensitive to widespread rainfall events.

Current forecasts indicate that water levels will stay well below 2023 peak levels, with minor flood levels exceeded from Pembroke to Hawkesbury, but peak levels expected below major flood thresholds.

Elevated water levels are forecasted to remain relatively stable, with gradual declines possible starting next week.

This advisory includes flood-prone areas at Lake Coulonge, Chats Lake, Britannia / Lac Deschênes, Pointe-Gatineau, Cumberland, Rockland, and Hawkesbury.

Residents in flood-prone areas are encouraged to monitor conditions and continue necessary precautions:

  • Ensure sump pumps are clear, in good working condition and have a backwater valve.
  • Maintain easy access to a portable backup generator and pump.
  • Keep downspouts clear and directed at least 3 m away from homes.
  • Confirm driveway culverts are clear of debris and draining well.
  • Secure loose items that could float away as flows increase.

The Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley, and South Nation Conservation Authorities continue to monitor conditions alongside the Ministry of Natural Resources under Ontario’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

For current Ottawa River conditions and forecasts, visit: ? https://ottawariver.ca/conditions

For provincial flood warnings, visit: ? www.ontario.ca/law-and-safety/flood-forecasting-and-warning-program

This FLOOD WATCH is in effect until May 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

For More Information:

Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVCA website at www.mvc.on.ca/water-levels.

MVCA Contact:

Jennifer North, Water Resource Technologist

613-253-0006 ext. 243

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NEWSROOMS PLEASE NOTE:

A Watershed Conditions Statement is NOT a flood warning. Its purpose is to raise public awareness about a change or potential change in watershed conditions.

See below for watershed conditions terminology:

Watershed Conditions Statement: General notice of weather conditions that could pose a risk to personal safety or which have the potential to lead to flooding. There are two variations of these:

  • Water Safety Statement: High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
  • Flood Outlook Statement: Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.

Flood Watch: Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.

Flood Warning: Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should act to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.

Tuesday, 26 March 2019 13:00

Declaration of Interest Registry

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Changes to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act require municipalities to maintain a registry of all declarations made under this Act. The registry must include the original written declaration provided by the member of Council and must be available to the public.

A tabular version of the registry is available online, sorted by Member of Council name which provides the Member’s name, the date of the meeting where the declaration was made, where the declaration was made (Council or Committee name) and the nature of the declaration from the form submitted by the Member.

Declaration of Interest Registry 

Member of CouncilMeeting DateMeetingItemNature of Declaration
Paul Coutts11-Feb-25CoW#10Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range
Paul Coutts12-Nov-24CoWClosed Session 10.1Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range
Paul Coutts14-Nov-23CoWClosed Session 10.3Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range
Paul Kehoe10-Oct-23CoWHazardous Building Materials Assessments Item 7.3 AEmployed by Pinchin until 2022
Paul Coutts10-Oct-23CoWClosed Session 10.1Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range
John Matheson13-Jun-23CouncilZoning Amendment Item 8.1Applicant of Zoning Amendment is his nephew
Paul Coutts13-Jun-23CoWClosed Session Item 10.1Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range
John Matheson23-May-23CoWZoning Amendment Item 7.1AApplicant of Zoning Amendment is his nephew
Paul Coutts09-May-23CouncilCoW Report 7 Item A.1 & B.1Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range
John Matheson11-Apr-23CoWZoning Amendment Item 5.2 & 7.1BApplicant of Zoning Amendment is his nephew
Paul Kehoe24-Jan-23CouncilTractor Compensation Item 8.1Compensation for personal tractor use as donation for Drummond/North Elmsley Trail
Paul Kehoe13-Dec-22CoWTractor Compensation Item 10.3Compensation for personal tractor use as donation for Drummond/North Elmsley Trail
Paul Coutts13-Dec-22CoWCommunications List Item 6.1Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range
Paul Coutts06-Dec-22CoWSpecial MeetingPrincipal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range
Ray Scissons22-Nov-22CouncilRoad Closure Item 6.1Property is owned by his Spouse
Ray Scissons08-Nov-22CoWRoad Closure Item 7.3 -BProperty is owned by his Spouse
Paul Kehoe09-Aug-22CoWIntegrity Commissioner Report Item 10.2Code of Conduct Report concerning his actions
John Matheson12-Apr-22CoWSnowmobile Trail Item 10.1Trail would run through his brother's property
John Matheson22-Mar-22CoWSnowmobile Trail Item 9.1Trail would run through his brother's property

Thursday, 14 March 2019 16:16

Swimming Pools

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Always drain your pool properly, so as not to harm the environment!

The Swimming Pool By-law states, "No person shall construct or place a pool on his or her property without first obtaining a Pool Permit.

As of March 1, 2019 the Township has implemented new building and planning fees. Please see the attached document.

John Matheson

John Matheson is a newly elected Deputy Reeve. John was born and raised on a family farm in Drummond Township.

John farmed in Drummond Centre were he proudly raised his 3 sons while working for 34 years at Brewers Retail, after retiring John and his wife Ewa moved to a new home on the Tennyson Road.

John was a director of the Cattlemans Association, president of the Perth Blue Wings Junior B team, a member and volunteer of the Perth Civitan, and volunteer for minor hockey and baseball.

I feel privileged to have been elected to serve the good people of DNE.

Additional Info

  • Contact Name Deputy Reeve – Drummond Ward
  • Phone 613-267-4138
  • Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Paul Kehoe

Elected to first term 2018.

Paul was raised in North Elmsley Township just outside of Rideau Ferry, attended North Elmsley Public School and PDCI. After graduating college in Environmental Technology he was employed by the Ministry of Environment. He was a Provincial Officer with the Ministry for over 30 years as an Environmental Officer in various locations within the province and as a District Supervisor in Ottawa. His latest position was with the Ministry of Natural Resources as an Area Supervisor in Kingston. After his retirement he worked part time for Pinchin Ltd an environmental consulting firm as a Municipal Advisor to communities in Northern Ontario until his election in 2018. 

Paul has been a long-time community volunteer with 1st Drummond Scouts and throughout the area. He currently is the Warden of the Whispering Pines Scout Camp on Otty Lake.  
 
He and his wife, Joy have three children and have lived on a small farm off the Tennyson Road for the past 32 years. 
 
He is looking forward to the opportunity to continue to serve the residents of the Township for another term.

Additional Info

  • Contact Name Councillor - Drummond Ward
  • Phone 613-200-1272
  • Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Response to a call for businesses to participate in face-to-face business visits/surveys across Lanark County continues to impress! Lanark County, in partnership with Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), is delivering the Business Retention & Expansion (BR+E) Project, which aims to support and strengthen local business across the county.…
Tuesday, 16 October 2018 15:56

2018 Municipal Election Results

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Voting Day was Monday, October 22, 2018

The new Council takes office on December 1, 2018 for a four year term ending November 14, 2022.

Candidates Financial Statements

DNE Candidate Compliance Report 2018
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Susan Brandum
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Steve Fournier
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Paul Kehoe
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Sean Kennedy
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Cindy Laprade
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John Matheson
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George Sachs
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Ray Scissons
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Steve Fournier Financial Statements 2022
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John Matheson Financial Documents
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Ray Scissons Financial Statements 2022
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Paul Kehoe Financial Statements 2022
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Paul Coutts Financial Statements 2022
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Carol Dufort Financial Statements 2022
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 Quentin Norword - Information not provided Notice of default issued

Official Results

OfficeName
ReeveFournier, Steve
Councillor - Drummond WardKehoe, Paul
Councillor – Drummond WardMatheson, John
Councillor – North Elmsley WardSachs, George

School Board Elections

OfficeName
Upper Canada District School BoardMacPherson, William
Catholic District School Board of Eastern OntarioCooney, Jennifer
Conseil des ecoles publiques de l'Est de l'OntarioStitt, Colette

Download 2018 Municipal Elections Official Results

Friday, 12 October 2018 08:58

Community Food Calendars

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Community Food Calendars are now available for Perth, Smiths Falls, Almonte, Carleton Place and Lanark Highlands, Brockville, and Rural Leeds Grenville.  The calendar includes location and dates for Community Meals and Food Banks.

Click on a location to download your Community Food Calendar.

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