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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TARIFF OF FEES, BUILDING FEES & OTHER CHARGES
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will hold a Public Meeting on: DATE: August 23, 2022 TIME: 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Council Chambers, 310 Port Elmsley Road Perth ON K7H 3C7 TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will hold a Public Meeting on August 23, 2022 at…
Be Aware of the Effects of Extreme Heat
Tuesday, 19 July 2022
MEDIA RELEASE: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit July 18, 2022 Hot weather is expected tomorrow and Wednesday this week and the Health Unit would like to remind everyone to take care during times of high temperatures and high humidity. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat…
Ontarians Aged 18+ Eligible for Second Booster Shot
Thursday, 14 July 2022
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Media Release - July 13, 2022 Free rapid antigen tests extended to December 31, 2022, including for general public July 13, 2022Ministry of Health TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is expanding eligibility for second…
Health Unit Raises Awareness about Bats and Rabies
Tuesday, 12 July 2022
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitMEDIA RELEASE:July 11, 2022 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…
On-street parking in Lanark Village restricted due to construction
Tuesday, 12 July 2022
Lanark CountyMedia ReleaseJuly 11, 2022 Road resurfacing work is scheduled to begin on County Road 511 starting in the Village of Lanark on Wednesday, July 13. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area where work is taking place. Lanark County Public Works advises that roadside parking will…
COVID-19 Impacts Perth Emergency Room Services
Friday, 01 July 2022
Smiths Falls, ON – In spite of our best efforts to preserve care in the Perth Emergency Department, COVID-19 has placed yet another burden on our fragile staffing situation. Today we learned of a COVID-19 outbreak impacting our Emergency Department Staff. This left the PSFDH team with no other option…
Council Highlights June 28, 2022
Thursday, 30 June 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Emergency Response PlanCouncil approved a new Emergency Response Plan. The new plan was converted to the Provincial Incident Management System (IMS) that provides standardized organizational structures, functions, processes and terminology for use…
Spring Fever Photography Contest Results
Monday, 27 June 2022
We are super excited to congratulate Pat Purdy for winning first place in the 2022 Spring Fever Photography Contest. She captured a lovely moment in early spring on Mississippi Lake with her sweet dog braving the thawing waters for a quick dip. Our second place winner is Megan Laye,…
Council Highlights June 14, 2022
Tuesday, 21 June 2022
Here are the highlights from the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Township Treasurer RetiresAfter 31 years, Linda Van Alstine gave notice to Council that she is retiring effective July 8, 2022. Linda started working for Drummond Township on January 1, 1991. She has…
Book Sale June 25, 2022
Tuesday, 14 June 2022
Lanark Archives will be having a book sale on Saturday June 25th 10am - 4pm. Drummond Township Hall 1920 Concession 7, Drummond CentreWe have a selection of books on local history, genealogy, military history, vintage school textbooks, and much more. We have some Rural School Books still in stock. For more…