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Canoe Launch Closed in Ferguson’s Falls
Monday, 26 September 2022
Please be advised that the canoe launch at Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall is closed now closed to accommodate the construction of a new Community Hall. The canoe launch will reopen when the new facility is completed in late spring. For further information, please contactCindy Halcrow, Chief Administrative Officer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 613-267-6500
Change in Septic Inspections Authority as of October 1, 2022
Friday, 16 September 2022
Effective October 1, 2022, the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will take over the responsibility for septic inspections from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. Township residents will be able to apply for the septic permits at the Township Office. Septic Permit Fees: For further information, please contact: Cindy…
Ground-breaking Ceremony Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall
Friday, 16 September 2022
Ferguson’s Falls, ON - On September 16, 2022, Members of Council joined community residents and representatives from RK Porter General Contracting Inc. to break the ground for the new Ferguson’s Falls Community Centre. The new hall will be completed in 2023. From left to right: Ron Dickinson, Marg Dickinson, Steve…
Be Tick Smart during Hunting Season
Thursday, 15 September 2022
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitSeptember 14, 2022 The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to remind everyone that ticks are still active well into the fall. Hunters are at a higher risk of exposure to ticks that can cause Lyme disease while out in…
REQUIRED VOLUNTEERS FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEES
Thursday, 15 September 2022
The Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is looking for volunteers to sit on the following committees / board for the term of Council 2022-2026. You must be an eligible elector in the Township in order to apply for one of these positions Perth & District Public Union Library…
Short Survey Perth & District Community Foundation
Tuesday, 06 September 2022
September 1–Vital Signs Survey Info Dear Friends and Supporters PDCF will be publishing a Lanark County Vital Signs Report in early 2023. We have been gathering data through Stats Can and Vital Conversations which will be analysed and compiled. Please complete this short survey. Your experiences and opinions…
Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics to be held September 14
Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMEDIA RELEASE:August 23, 2022 The Health Unit is pleased to announce the return of low cost rabies vaccination clinics on September 14, 2022. Our partner veterinarians and municipalities are supporting 16 low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties. As in many other sectors,…
Celebrate Food at Lanark County’s Harvest Festival
Thursday, 11 August 2022
Lanark County Media Release; August 10, 2022 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 11 at Beckwith Park (1319, 9th Line, Beckwith), will celebrate the county’s bounty of the…
Be Aware of Potentially Harmful Algal Blooms
Friday, 05 August 2022
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMEDIA RELEASE:August 2, 2022 As the summer moves along and our local water bodies are now warmer there is a chance that we may start to see some potentially harmful algal blooms starting to develop. Potentially harmful algal blooms including blue-green algae are a…
Memo to Owners and Operators of Small Drinking Water Systems
Thursday, 04 August 2022
Lanark Leeds & Grenville Health UnitAugust 3, 2022 Re: Power Outages and Loss of Pressure This year we have experienced some severe weather events that may have resulted in power outages that affect the operation of your drinking water system. As our climate continues to change we may experience an…