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As we begin the ‘recruitment’ process for the group, we would greatly appreciate your support in sharing information about this group with any newcomers who you think would be a great fit. Please note that group members must reside in Lanark & Renfrew counties and must be an immigrant. Our…
Environmental Leadership Canada is looking for young environmental leaders (aged 18-30) interested in participating in a Municipal Climate Internship with Southeastern Ontario municipalities: Lanark, Frontenac, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry. This is a paid, full-time, six-month program beginning with orientation in January 2024. Interns will be provided a unique opportunity to get a day-to-day…
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is hereby giving notice that amendments to the Procedural By-Law will be considered at the December 19th, 2023, meeting of Council/Committee of the Whole starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth. The purpose…
Lanark CountyMedia ReleaseNov. 21, 2023 Councillor Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve) was sworn in as Lanark County’s 2024 warden at the inaugural meeting on Tuesday afternoon.   Fournier was nominated by Councillors John Matheson (Drummond/North Elmsley Deputy Reeve) and Ed McPherson (Perth Deputy Mayor). He highlighted his familiarity with the…
Remembrance Day 2023MUNICIPAL OFFICE The Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Monday, November 13th, 2023 in honour of Remembrance Day and will re-open on Tuesday, November 14th at 8:30 a.m. CODE ROAD LANDFILL The Code Road Landfill will be CLOSED on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 in Honour of Rembrance Day and will re-open…
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitNovember 1, 2023 The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to advise residents who have been dropping off private well water samples for testing at “The Office” in Perth, that effective November 6, 2023 this location will no longer be available for…
News ReleaseOntario Provincial Police - Lanark DetachmentNovember 3, 2023 It's year 38 for the Angel Tree program in Lanark County and the surrounding area. This year Family and Children's Service of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville / Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Angel Tree program is starting off with a record 940…
The Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is looking for volunteers to sit on the following committee.  You must be an eligible elector in the Township in order to apply for one of these positions Environmental Initiatives Committee (4 positions) The committee will establish a Draft Wild Parsnip Management…

Re-launch of the Legacy Farms Program

Wednesday, 25 October 2023
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…
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council has scheduled a Special Meeting in the Council Chambers on November 3rd, 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 28th, 2023…
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