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Construction to begin on Scotch Line Road and Highway 511 May 5
Tuesday, 06 May 2025
Construction is set to begin on two county roads starting May 5 that may involve single lane closures and speed reductions. G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin rehabilitation work on County Road 10 (Scotch Line Road) from Glen Tay Road to Otty Lake Side Road…
Township of Drummond North/Elmsley Partners with Scouts Canada for Successful Sapling Giveaway and Sapling Planting
Monday, 05 May 2025
Township of Drummond North/Elmsley 2025 Sapling Giveaway & Planting The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley celebrated a successful community greening and climate action initiative on May 3rd, distributing 4,000 tree saplings to residents. The event saw strong community engagement, with residents eager to plant a variety of native trees on their…
2025 Sapling Giveaway a Success!
Monday, 05 May 2025
With the help of the Scouts, the Township gave out 4,000 saplings on Saturday! In addition, the Scouts planted 1,000 saplings at the Code Road Landfill. Update May 5 10:20am there are no saplings left. If you could not make the Saturday sapling giveaway or wanted to plant…
Emergency Preparedness Week – Are You Prepared? Be Prepared:
Friday, 02 May 2025
Emergency Preparedness Week – Are You Prepared? Be Prepared: May 2, 2025 Next week is Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week which runs from May 4 to 10, 2025. Ontario’s theme is “Plan for Every Season”. This theme reflects a range of seasonal hazards faced by Ontarians each season - flooding in…
REAL’s annual Rain Barrel and Native Plant Sale is set for Saturday, June 7 in Smiths Falls
Monday, 28 April 2025
REAL’s annual Rain Barrel and Native Plant Sale is set for Saturday, June 7. Preorder rain barrel, accessories or replacement parts at rainbarrel.ca/REALDeal . A great selection of native plants from Natural Themes, Frankford will be available on pick up day, no preordering necessary. Sale runs from 10 am –…
Cow Island Day Camp – Register Today!
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Cow Island Day Camp – Register Today! If you have children or grandchildren spending time at the Big Rideau Lake and you are looking for an amazing enriching experience, register today for Cow Island Day Camp. Kids will: Participate in carefully crafted activities intended to foster learning and curiosity Enjoy…
Safety During Spring Clean-Up - South East Health Unit
Thursday, 17 April 2025
South East Health Unit For immediate releaseApril 17, 2025 Safety During Spring Clean-Up With the spring thaw and Earth Day happening April 22, many residents are participating in spring clean-ups in the community. Spring clean-ups are a good opportunity to get outdoors, connect with neighbours and show care for our…
Safety During Spring Clean-Up - South East Health Unit
Thursday, 17 April 2025
South East Health Unit For immediate releaseApril 17, 2025 Safety During Spring Clean-Up With the spring thaw and Earth Day happening April 22, many residents are participating in spring clean-ups in the community. Spring clean-ups are a good opportunity to get outdoors, connect with neighbours and show care for our…
Free Contractor Training - Better Homes Lanark
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
“Calling all contractors who offer HVAC, insulation, windows and doors, solar, roofing, electrical, or other renovation services. Lanark County is offering two free training sessions for local contractors on high performance homes and our upcoming home energy retrofit program, Better Homes Lanark. Better Homes Lanark is expected to generate hundreds…
Sapling Giveaway - Saturday May 3, 2025
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is giving away FREE TREE saplings to Township residents. Local Scouts will be on site helping to distribute the trees. WHEN: Saturday May 3, 2025- 9 am to 11 am LOCATION: Municipal Office 310 Port Elmsley Road Giveaway Details Maximum 25 per household While quantities…