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Recreation Master Plan
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley Township, and the Town of Perth - Joint Recreation Master Plan
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley Township, and the Town of Perth are embarking on the preparation of a joint Recreation Master Plan to guide the municipalities’ direction in planning recreational facilities and services. Sierra Planning and Management has been commissioned to develop the Master Plan. The principal objectives of the project are to determine community priorities and develop a series of recommendations and action steps to accommodate the current and future recreational needs of the three municipalities. The Plan will guide future investment in facilities, programs, services and partnerships.
Get involved!
The Master Plan will be developed through a comprehensive consultation process, including public engagement sessions and public and user group online surveys. Keep checking this webpage to follow progress of the project and see how you can provide your input to the Master Plan.
Proposed project and community engagement timeline
- Public introductory meetings:
- Sat July 20th from 09:30 to 11:30 am at the Lanark County Council Chambers, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
- Tues July 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Lanark County Council Chambers, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
- Online public and user group survey: Commencing late July 2019
- Public Open House: Mid-October 2019
- Submission of the final Joint Recreation Master Plan: Early December 2019
Mississippi Lake Flooding Disaster Recovery Assistance Program Activated
On Wednesday, May 30, the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley was notified that the Province of Ontario has activated the Disaster Relief Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for areas within the municipality affected by recent flooding. The approved areas within Drummond/North Elmsley include all properties around Mississippi Lake and those along the Mississippi River. A PDF map is available here.
Only full-time residences can qualify for funding through the DRAO program, and funding caps apply to most types of household items. Further details on registration for the program can be found on the Ontario government website.
Separate application forms are available for Homeowners and Tenants, or for Small Businesses, Not- for-Profit Organizations and Farms. These can be found here.
For further information, the Township website and Facebook Page are Drummond/North Elmsley’s official sources of information. They are updated regularly.
For more information, contact:
Reid Shepherd, Emergency Information Officer
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, 310 Port Elmsley Road Perth, Ontario K7H 3C7
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Phone: 267-6500 ext. 230
Website: www.dnetownship.ca
Flooding
For more information on flooding please visit the health unit website or call the Health ACTION Line at 1-800-660-5853.
FLOODING REPORTS
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
A Flood Warning Statement indicates that flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should act to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.
This Flood Warning is an update to the Flood Watch for the Mississippi River Watershed issued on April 20, 2026.
This update applies to Dalhousie Lake and flood prone areas along the Mississippi River. Upper Lakes and major tributaries remain in a Flood Watch condition, see details below.
Weather Forecast: Conditions are expected to stay generally dry this week. Cumulative total rainfall over the next seven days is expected to remain low, with less than 20mm forecasted across the region. Air temperatures for the next two weeks are to remain mild with forecasted daily highs around 10 to 15°C.
Watershed Conditions: Water levels and flows are elevated across the watershed.
FLOOD WARNING:
The Mississippi River continues to rise as water moves through the system. Dalhousie Lake surpassed the 1:10 year flood threshold (157.50 masl) yesterday and continues to climb towards the 1:25 year flood threshold (157.80 masl) today, with current levels reaching 157.60 masl. The lake is expected to rise an additional 10 cm in the next 24 hours. Water levels and flows are expected to continue rising in the Mississippi River downstream of Dalhousie Lake. Residents in flood prone or low-lying areas historically susceptible to flooding should take the necessary precautions to protect their property.
FLOOD WATCH:
Upper Lakes (Shabomeka, Mazinaw, Little Marble, Marble, Kashwakamak, Big Gull, and Mississagagon) remain in seasonal flood conditions. Water levels have peaked and are expected to begin gradually receding this week with the forecasted break from the rain.
Major Tributaries (Clyde River, Fall River, and Indian River) have peaked and levels and flows along these systems are receding towards seasonal levels.
Risks: Rivers and streams are experiencing higher water levels, fast flowing water and slippery or unstable banks. Roads, driveways, and properties in flood-prone areas could be impacted.
Actions: Residents are reminded to stay off all water bodies due to high flows and slippery conditions. Parents are encouraged to remind children about these dangers and provide appropriate supervision.
Residents in flood prone areas are advised to maintain close watch on water levels and flows and take the necessary precautions to protect their property by:
- Ensuring sump pumps are clear, in good working condition and have a backwater valve.
- Having a portable generator and backup pump available.
- Ensuring downspouts are clear and the outlet is at least 3 meters from any structure.
- Removing or securing items that might float away if flows increase.
- Keeping emergency phone numbers handy.
- Familiarizing yourself with your municipality’s emergency preparedness plan.
Duration: This message is in effect until April 28, 2026 or until an update has been issued.
For More Information: Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVCA website at www.mvc.on.ca/water-levels. For more information, contact:
MVCA Water Management
613-253-0006 ext. 248
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NEWSROOMS PLEASE NOTE:
See below for watershed conditions terminology:
Watershed Conditions Statement: General notice of weather conditions that could pose a risk to personal safety or which have the potential to lead to flooding. There are two variations of these:
- Water Safety Statement: High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
- Flood Outlook Statement: Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snowmelt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
Flood Watch: Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
Flood Warning: Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should act to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.
Declaration of Interest Registry
Changes to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act require municipalities to maintain a registry of all declarations made under this Act. The registry must include the original written declaration provided by the member of Council and must be available to the public.
A tabular version of the registry is available online, sorted by Member of Council name which provides the Member’s name, the date of the meeting where the declaration was made, where the declaration was made (Council or Committee name) and the nature of the declaration from the form submitted by the Member.
Declaration of Interest Registry
| Member of Council | Meeting Date | Meeting | Item | Nature of Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kehoe | 10-Mar-26 | Council | 8.1 | Family owned property (spouse) |
| Paul Kehoe | 24-Feb-26 | CoW | 7.1 | Family owned property (spouse) |
| Paul Coutts | 26-Aug-25 | CoW | #10.1 | Personal matter involves a relative |
| Paul Coutts | 11-Feb-25 | CoW | #10 | Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range |
| Paul Coutts | 12-Nov-24 | CoW | Closed Session 10.1 | Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range |
| Paul Coutts | 14-Nov-23 | CoW | Closed Session 10.3 | Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range |
| Paul Kehoe | 10-Oct-23 | CoW | Hazardous Building Materials Assessments Item 7.3 A | Employed by Pinchin until 2022 |
| Paul Coutts | 10-Oct-23 | CoW | Closed Session 10.1 | Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range |
| John Matheson | 13-Jun-23 | Council | Zoning Amendment Item 8.1 | Applicant of Zoning Amendment is his nephew |
| Paul Coutts | 13-Jun-23 | CoW | Closed Session Item 10.1 | Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range |
| John Matheson | 23-May-23 | CoW | Zoning Amendment Item 7.1A | Applicant of Zoning Amendment is his nephew |
| Paul Coutts | 09-May-23 | Council | CoW Report 7 Item A.1 & B.1 | Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range |
| John Matheson | 11-Apr-23 | CoW | Zoning Amendment Item 5.2 & 7.1B | Applicant of Zoning Amendment is his nephew |
| Paul Kehoe | 24-Jan-23 | Council | Tractor Compensation Item 8.1 | Compensation for personal tractor use as donation for Drummond/North Elmsley Trail |
| Paul Kehoe | 13-Dec-22 | CoW | Tractor Compensation Item 10.3 | Compensation for personal tractor use as donation for Drummond/North Elmsley Trail |
| Paul Coutts | 13-Dec-22 | CoW | Communications List Item 6.1 | Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range |
| Paul Coutts | 06-Dec-22 | CoW | Special Meeting | Principal residence is in close proximity to proposed gun range |
| Ray Scissons | 22-Nov-22 | Council | Road Closure Item 6.1 | Property is owned by his Spouse |
| Ray Scissons | 08-Nov-22 | CoW | Road Closure Item 7.3 -B | Property is owned by his Spouse |
| Paul Kehoe | 09-Aug-22 | CoW | Integrity Commissioner Report Item 10.2 | Code of Conduct Report concerning his actions |
| John Matheson | 12-Apr-22 | CoW | Snowmobile Trail Item 10.1 | Trail would run through his brother's property |
| John Matheson | 22-Mar-22 | CoW | Snowmobile Trail Item 9.1 | Trail would run through his brother's property |
| John Matheson | 8-Mar-22 | CoW | Snowmobile Trail Item 5.5 | Trail would run through his brother's property |
Swimming Pools
Always drain your pool properly, so as not to harm the environment!
The Swimming Pool By-law states, "No person shall construct or place a pool on his or her property without first obtaining a Pool Permit.
John Matheson
John Matheson is a newly elected Deputy Reeve. John was born and raised on a family farm in Drummond Township.
John farmed in Drummond Centre were he proudly raised his 3 sons while working for 34 years at Brewers Retail, after retiring John and his wife Ewa moved to a new home on the Tennyson Road.
John was a director of the Cattlemans Association, president of the Perth Blue Wings Junior B team, a member and volunteer of the Perth Civitan, and volunteer for minor hockey and baseball.
I feel privileged to have been elected to serve the good people of DNE.
Paul Kehoe
Elected to first term 2018.
Paul was raised in North Elmsley Township just outside of Rideau Ferry, attended North Elmsley Public School and PDCI. After graduating college in Environmental Technology he was employed by the Ministry of Environment. He was a Provincial Officer with the Ministry for over 30 years as an Environmental Officer in various locations within the province and as a District Supervisor in Ottawa. His latest position was with the Ministry of Natural Resources as an Area Supervisor in Kingston. After his retirement he worked part time for Pinchin Ltd an environmental consulting firm as a Municipal Advisor to communities in Northern Ontario until his election in 2018.
Paul has been a long-time community volunteer with 1st Drummond Scouts and throughout the area. He currently is the Warden of the Whispering Pines Scout Camp on Otty Lake.
He and his wife, Joy have three children and have lived on a small farm off the Tennyson Road for the past 32 years.
He is looking forward to the opportunity to continue to serve the residents of the Township for another term.
2018 Municipal Election Results
Voting Day was Monday, October 22, 2018
The new Council takes office on December 1, 2018 for a four year term ending November 14, 2022.
Quentin Norword - Information not provided Notice of default issued
Official Results
| Office | Name |
|---|---|
| Reeve | Fournier, Steve |
| Councillor - Drummond Ward | Kehoe, Paul |
| Councillor – Drummond Ward | Matheson, John |
| Councillor – North Elmsley Ward | Sachs, George |
| Councillor – North Elmsley Ward | Scissons, Ray |
School Board Elections
| Office | Name |
|---|---|
| Upper Canada District School Board | MacPherson, William |
| Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario | Cooney, Jennifer |
| Conseil des ecoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario | Stitt, Colette |
| Le Conseil des Ecoles Catholiques de Langue Francaise du Centre-Est | Anouk Tremblay |
Community Food Calendars
Community Food Calendars are now available for Perth, Smiths Falls, Almonte, Carleton Place and Lanark Highlands, Brockville, and Rural Leeds Grenville. The calendar includes location and dates for Community Meals and Food Banks.
Click on a location to download your Community Food Calendar.