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. 

The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council has scheduled a Special Meeting in the Council Chambers on November 3^rd, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget.

A Public Meeting to hear comments and answer questions from the public will be held on Tuesday, November 28^th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The Township strongly encourages written comments to be submitted prior to the public meeting.

The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council intends to adopt the 2024 Budget at the Council meeting to be held on December 12^th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Your participation at these meetings is welcome and encouraged. Copies of the draft budget will be available on the Township website as of October 31^st, 2023 or by contacting the Treasurer.

DATED at Township of Drummond/North Elmsley this 20^th day of October, 2023.

For Further Information contact:

Angela Millar, Treasurer 
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Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
310 Port Elmsley Road
Perth ON  K7H 3C5                                                  

Perth & District Union Public Library
Contact: Erika Heesen, (613) 267-1224
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2023

The Perth & District Library is launching a Community Survey for the public to share their ideas and opinions about the library and its services. The Library will use the survey to update their two-year Agility Plan.

The library’s current Agility Plan runs from 2022 to 2023. Its main objectives are: to make the library more equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible; raise the profile of the library; offer programs that connect people, at the library, virtually or off-site; and ensure the library is funded to meet current and future operational needs. The full agility plan with detailed goals is available on the library’s website at www.perthunionlibrary.ca/agilityplan.

“We’re looking for feedback from everyone in our community, whether they use the library or not”, said Erika Heesen, CEO. “We want to check in and see if we are meeting the community’s needs – and if not, what we can do to change that.”

The information gathered in the survey will be used to inform the library’s future goals from 2024 to 2025. Everyone who completes the survey will have a chance to enter to win a book bundle. To take the survey, please visit www.perthunionlibrary.ca/survey by November 30. Paper copies are also available at the library.

LANARK COUNTY OPP
Media Release
October 11, 2023

Help to reduce time officers spend searching for footage and join us in creating a safer community!

(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has implemented the CAMSafe program. CAMSafe is a program aimed at creating a database of residential and commercial security cameras within a community that may act as a resource for police when investigating offences/crime.

When a police officer uses the CAMSafe database they will see a map of the local area. Officers can click on registered addresses to view further details, such as property owner contact information. Officers cannot access your security cameras or cloud-based accounts. If police would like to examine camera footage, they can make a request to the property owner using contact information from the database.

Interested community members are only required to provide basic contact information and camera location but, can include more details if desired, such as direction the camera faces, footage retention details or screenshots of the camera view. Registrants can only view their own information and can delete their account or change their information at any time.

To learn more about the CAMSafe program and to register security cameras please visit https://camsafe.ca/

October 28th, 2023 from 1-4pm
Ferguson's Falls Community Hall
1362 Ferguson's Falls Road, Lanark

Join Lanark Archives to celebrate 21 years of creating a legacy to honour our Lanark County history!

Meet the volunteers and board members who are dedicated to keeping our heritage alive.

Local authors will be on hand with their bookms to sell and stories to share.

Musical performances by Memory Lane.

Refreshments will be provided. 

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Oct. 4, 2023.

World Homelessness Day Proclaimed: Lanark County Council has proclaimed Oct. 10, 2023 to be World Homelessness Day in Lanark County.

The proclamation states the county’s homelessness response team serviced 289 people experiencing homelessness in the community in 2022. “The homeless crisis is taking a devastating toll on individuals, families and communities, undermining a healthy and prosperous Ontario,” it states. “Homelessness requires a range of housing, social service and health solutions from government.”

World Homelessness Day aims to draw attention to the needs of people who experience homelessness locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, while taking advantage of the stage an “international day” provides to end homelessness through improved policy and funding.

“Leadership and urgent action are needed from the provincial government on an emergency basis to develop, resource and implement a comprehensive plan to prevent, reduce and ultimately end homelessness in Ontario,” it states. “Lanark County is committed to working with the provincial government, as well as private and non-profit groups, to deliver positive outcomes to people experiencing homelessness.” For more information, contact Emily Hollington, Director of Social Services, at 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 2101.

New No Parking Zone in Rideau Ferry: Lanark County Council has approved a by-law amendment for the creation of a “no parking” zone on the east side of County Road 1 (Rideau Ferry Road), from the south entrance to the Rideau Ferry store, northerly for 150 metres.

At the public works committee of the whole meeting last month, Public Works Manager Sean Derouin explained the parking controls are needed to improve safety and movement of traffic and pedestrians as vehicles have been parking adjacent to the store entrances, blocking sight for exiting vehicles.

The no parking zone will come into effect as soon as appropriate signage is installed. For more information, contact Sean Derouin, Public Works Manager, at 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3194.

Upcoming Meetings: County Council, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m.; Public Works, Oct. 18 (following County Council); Economic Development, Oct. 18 (following Public Works). County Council, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 5 p.m.; Community Services, Nov. 8 (following County Council); Corporate Services, Nov. 8 (following Community Services). Watch for details about public access to meetings on agendas and through online notifications. For more information, contact 1-888-9- LANARK, ext. 1502. Like "LanarkCounty1" on Facebook and follow "@LanarkCounty1" on X!

99 Christie Lake Rd., Perth, ON K7H 3C6 * Tel.: 1-888-9-LANARK * Fax: 613-267-2964 * www.lanarkcounty.ca

The Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Advisory Committee is updating the CSWB Plan for Lanark County and Smiths Falls. These provincially mandated plans are designed to evaluate local data, determine existing community assets and gaps, and strategize ways to bridge those gaps. The current plan was completed before the pandemic - and a lot has changed! Our goal is to be a voice from a community safety and well-being perspective to increase positive social outcomes in the community. 

As a resident of Lanark County or Smiths Falls, we want your perspective on community safety and well-being - what is working well and where improvements can be made. 

This anonymous survey has 50 questions and is divided into several sections, including Demographics, Health, Affordability and Quality of Life, Violence Against Persons, and Preliminary Risk Areas.  

The survey takes about 20 minutes and will be open until Nov. 6, 2023. Please share with other Lanark County/Smiths Falls residents.

You can access the survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSWBCommunitySurvey

Thank you for your participation!

Community Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee for Lanark County and Smiths Falls

For more information about the CSWB Plan for Lanark County and Smiths Falls, see: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a3ucvor3l74wjthvckset/CSWB-Plan-for-LC-and-SF-Progress-Report-2022-final.pdf?rlkey=bea4tzvgabsy8fz3o6569prs2&dl=0

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 24^th, 2023, marked the official opening of the Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

Council, Staff, special guests and approximately 120 members of the public were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of the newly built Ferguson’s Falls Hall at 1362 Ferguson’s Falls Road.

The original hall opened on October 9, 1924, and almost 99 years later the Community has a new hall.

“The Hall is an integral part of the community as a place to host a gathering with family and friends. Council and Staff are extremely happy and proud to officially open the doors and share with members of the public, after a year of dedicated hard work, this wonderful asset to our Township. We are excited and grateful for this beautiful building to be enjoyed by the whole community.” said Reeve Fournier.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Council & Staff also welcomed the public to celebrate the 25^th Anniversary of the amalgamation of the Townships of Drummond and North Elmsley. In 1998 hundreds of municipalities across Ontario were amalgamated making the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley what it is today.

A special thank you to Memory Lane and the Clyne Brothers for their lively entertainment.

For further information contact:

Cathy Ryder, CAO
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3C5
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MClNTOSH PERRY
September 7, 2023

Notice of Online Public Information Centre Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment for Resurfacing, Operational Improvements, Intersection Improvements and Structural Rehabilitations, Highway 7, Pauls Road to Carleton Place, Lanark County

The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) retained the services of McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. (McIntosh Perry) to carry out the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment for resurfacing, operational improvements, intersection improvements and structural rehabilitations (lnnisville Bridge [Site No. 15X-0062/B0] and Unnamed Tributary to McCreary's Creek Culvert [Site No. 15X-0175/C0]) on Highway 7, from 0.9 km west of Pauls Road to Carleton Place, Lanark County. A key map showing the location of the study area is attached.

The Detail Design is following the approved planning process for a Group 'B' project under the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). Upon completion of the Study, a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared.

The purpose of this letter is to invite interested stakeholders to participate in an Online Public Information Centre (PIC). The PIC is being held to present the study process, outline the existing conditions, the recommended plan and receive input on the proposed improvements within the study area. The Online PIC will be available for a 30- day comment period from September 7, 2023 to October 6, 2023.

To view the PIC material and provide comments, please visit the project website at www.highway7paulsroadtocarletonplace.com. The PIC material may also be made available in hard copy format, upon request.

If you have any questions or would like your name added to the project mailing list, please contact one the Project Team members or submit a comment through the project website.

Mr. Jason Sharp, P.Eng.
Project Manager
McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd.
1-1329 Gardiners Road
Kingston, ON K7P 0L8
Tel: 343-344-2668
Toll Free: 1-888-348-8991
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Mr. Rumen Aigbogun, P.Eng.
Project Manager
Ministry of Transportation - Project Delivery East
1355 John Counter Boulevard
Kingston, ON K7L 5A3
Tel: 613-449-2978
Toll Free: 1-800-267-0295
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We would encourage you to visit the project website at any time during the study for updates on this project. Comments are being collected to assist MTO in meeting the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

All information/comments will be maintained on file for use during the study and may be included in project documentation. Information collected will be used in accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, and other protected information, all comments will become part of the public record.

If you have accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team members listed above.

Thank you for your anticipated participation.

Sincerely,

McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers,

Jason Sharp Project Manager

Encl. Study Area Key Map

cc. Rumen Aigbogun, MTO Project Manager Amanda Dickson , MTO Environmental Planner Jennifer Cavanagh, McIntosh Perry Environmental Planner