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REMINDER: Public Meeting Set for Proposed County Official Plan Amendments
A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers related to proposed Lanark County official plan amendments.
There are three topic-specific schedules of amendments, including affordable housing (OPA #16), growth management (OPA #17) and aggregate resources (OPA #18). The amendments implement findings and recommendations from various reports, including Lanark County & Town of Smiths Falls Municipal Tools to Support Affordable Housing (2022), Lanark County Growth Management Strategy (2025) and the Lanark County Aggregate Resources Master Plan (2025), which includes illustrative mapping of aggregate resources in the county.
Each amendment is informed by a background study, and the schedules are the basis for the required notice and consultation process for the related official plan amendments, which includes agencies, stakeholders and the public. The related reports, studies, maps, etc. can be found at www.lanarkcounty.ca/working/planning-development/open-applications/
Following the public meeting, a review and recommendation report will be presented in March to county council. Amendments to the county plan will impact local official plans but defer implementation details to local communities. The county is working with local planners in the process.
Notice of the public meeting and a link to the related open applications can be found at www.lanarkcounty.ca/government/public-consultation/. ... See MoreSee Less
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Does your heating system need upgrading? Better Homes Lanark can help! Learn more and apply today at www.lanarkcounty.ca/betterhomeslanark ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you interested in learning more about how the Alto high-speed rail project will affect Lanark County? There are local public engagement sessions coming up soon.
When: Wednesday, March 4th, 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm
Where: Perth Lions Club (50 Arthur St, Perth)
Come meet the Alto team and share your ideas! These events are bilingual (French/English) and sign language interpretation services will be available. Learn more about the project and how you can provide feedback at the Alto public consultation site: en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-canada-of-tomorrow-with-high-speed-rail ... See MoreSee Less
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our region.
Heavy snow is expected this afternoon, continuing through this evening. Snowfall amounts up to 12 cm are possible with reduced visibility in heavy snow.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Allow extra time for travel.
Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lanark County Council meets tomorrow (Feb. 11). The meetings may be attended by the public in person or via livestream through Lanark County’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@LanarkCounty/streams. Once the livestream is available, it will show under the “Live” tab on the channel.
The regular council session begins at 5 p.m. There are no scheduled delegations or presentations. Reports include economic development and public works.
Next is the community services committee of the whole meeting. There is a delegation on Reinforcing Human Values in Canada by Dr. Carl Rubino, Michael Westcott and Gardner Church of the Lanark County Anti-Semitism Group, as well as a presentation from Lanark County Mental Health on the Lanark Integrated Frontline Team. Consent reports include a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report and the Lanark Lodge Resident and Family Satisfaction Survey results. Verbal reports include the South East Health Unit and the Lanark Transportation Association. Under new business is a motion related to the Lanark County Anti-Semitism Group presentation.
Next is the corporate services committee of the whole meeting. There are no scheduled delegations or presentations. Consent reports include the 2026 kilometre rates and an emergency services update. Discussion reports include the administrative penalty program, Highway 43 naming and 2026 taxation policy. Verbal reports include updates from the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association and the CAO.
Agendas can be found under “Government” then “Council and Committees” at www.lanarkcounty.ca. Hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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We want to hear from you for our 10-Year Housing & Homelessness Plan update!
Lanark County Social Services is working with community partners to develop a new plan to improve housing options and responses to homelessness in Lanark County. This survey is meant to hear directly from community members about their perspectives and experiences.
You can find the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LanarkCounty
Please share! Your participation and support will help ensure we gather a broad range of perspectives to guide this important work. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lanark Lodge residents recently enjoyed a night of Black Tie Bingo. It was a fun night with a photo booth, tasty cocktails and lots of winners! ... See MoreSee Less
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Lanark County is hiring Summer Students for several departments. For full details on these positions, including how to apply, please visit our website www.lanarkcounty.ca/careers.
Application deadline: February 23, 2026 ... See MoreSee Less
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