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Can you imagine a lake without shoal markers? Even seasoned boaters, who know where the obstacles are, can run aground when water levels change. Damages to engines and hulls can run in the thousands of dollars. Who do you think puts shoal markers in every spring and removes them every…
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has partnered with several local municipalities for a fundraising initiative to assist area food banks. Members of local government have volunteered to be “arrested” for various “crimes” and they need donations from the public to be released. Donations will be…
MEDIA RELEASE:Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health UnitJune 5, 2023  Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for much of Eastern Ontario including the Counties of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark.  Elevated levels of air pollution are expected due to smoke from forest fires burning in Ontario and Quebec. …
TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEYNotice of Public Meeting ConcerningProposed Zoning By-law AmendmentJamesZA 23-06 TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley has received a zoning by-law amendment application which was deemed to be a complete application on May 17, 2023. AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the…
AMENDED Notice of Public Meeting ConcerningProposed Zoning By-law AmendmentMacRae & BarrFile No. ZA-23-07 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will hold a public meeting at 5:00 pm on June 13, 2023, in the Township Council Chambers at 310 Port Elmsley Road, to…

TOTAL BURN BAN - June 5, 2023

Monday, 05 June 2023
A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been implemented for all of Drummond/North Elmsley   This means that absolutely no open-air burning is permitted until further notice.   The Fire Department wants to ensure that all areas are safe to burn before the ban is partially or totally lifted.

Fire Ban Update June 1 2023

Friday, 02 June 2023
Some areas in Drummond/North Elmsley Township and Tay Valley Township are becoming quite dry. If we don't get more rain in the near future we will be forced to implement a partial or total fire ban. We ask that all residents take extreme caution when burning.   -Don't burn in…
Due to mechanical problems residents whose curbside collection is Wednesday will experience some delays.   GIM is working very hard to collect everyone's curbside. First they will be going around and collecting all the garbage. Then they will go out and start the recycling collection. GIM may not be able…
Save money on bag tags and compost your kitchen and yard waste. Composters can be purchased at the Township Office and the Landfill for $45. These resources are available to get you started and keep you going. Composting is an excellent eco-friendly family project! The Four Seasons of Composting Poster The Home Composting Handbook 

Using a Generator Safely

Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Many residents of Drummond/North Elmsley have been affected by power outages. Generators are an excellent piece of equipment to have to stay prepared in emergencies. Below are some tips from the Red Cross on how to safely use generators. Choose a Generator that is the correct size for your household…
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