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Lanark County Council meets tomorrow (April 22). 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 community services, corporate services and the striking committee. There is a motion related to the Alto High-Speed Rail project consultation and a by-law regarding the sale of land policy.
Next is the economic development committee of the whole meeting. There is a presentation by Brian Anderson, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, and Martin Streit, Upper Canada Forestry Service, about the Lanark County Community Forest. Consent reports include the quarterly planning department statistics and file status report. There is a discussion report on Lanark County Official Plan Amendment No. 17 (Growth Management). Verbal reports include Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation, Community Forest Sub-Committee, Agriculture Advisory Working Group and Lanark County Community Highlights. There is a confidential report on the K&P Trail Update.
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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UPDATE: The Smiths Falls Office is now open.
Please note that the Smiths Falls Social Services Office is closed this morning, Tuesday April 21st due to a hydro outage. An update will be provided once power has been restored.
Services are available in person at the Perth and Carleton Places offices. You may also contact Social Services by phone at 613-267-4200 or by email at ss@lanarkcounty.ca
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lanark Lodge is hiring Part-Time and Part-Time On-Call Food Services Aides. For full details on this position, including how to apply, please visit our website www.lanarkcounty.ca/careers ... See MoreSee Less
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Apply for Lanark County's Community Climate Grant today! 🌱
Eligible non-profit organizations can access up to $5,000 to support a climate-related project planned for 2026.
Applications accepted up to Sept. 30, 2026.
Learn more and apply at lanarkcounty.ca/climategrant ... See MoreSee Less
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Reduced load restrictions are in effect on certain Lanark County roads as of Monday, March 2, 2026 until further notice.
A map is attached and can be viewed on our website along with the list of excepted roads. See "Notice of Activation of Reduced Load Period" under Public Consultation at
www.lanarkcounty.ca/government/public-consultation/
For inquiries please contact the Lanark County Public Works Department at:
Telephone: 613-267-1353 or E-mail: roads@lanarkcounty.ca ... See MoreSee Less
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National Volunteer Week is April 19 to 25th!
The residents and staff of Lanark Lodge would like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the volunteers who share their time with us throughout the year! We are very fortunate to have so many caring individuals who choose to be a part of our Lanark Lodge family! ... See MoreSee Less
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Update (3:14 p.m.) the issue has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience.
Please be advised that Lanark County is experiencing a phone and email outage, affecting the County Administration Building, Lanark Lodge, Public Works and both Social Services Sub Offices. This outage is limiting our ability to receive and send email communications and receive or make phone calls.
We are working diligently to fix the issue and will provide an update once it is resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ... See MoreSee Less
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TOMORROW - THURSDAY, APRIL 16: Lanark County to host Public Information Centre for Phase 2 of the 5 Arches Bridge rehabilitation in 2026
Lanark County plans to proceed with Phase 2 of the rehabilitation of the historic 5 Arches Bridge in Pakenham during the 2026 construction season, continuing work to preserve the structure and extend its service life while conserving its heritage character.
To keep residents informed and provide an opportunity for public input, Lanark County has planned a Public Information Centre (PIC) where members of the public can learn more about the upcoming work, anticipated construction timing, traffic impacts, and detour planning.
⏰Thursday, April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m.
📍Pakenham Library, 128 MacFarlane St., Pakenham
The PIC will be an open house format with County staff and project representatives available to answer questions. No formal presentation is scheduled, and attendees are welcome to drop in at any time during the event.
The 5 Arches Bridge is a designated heritage structure and an important transportation link within the community. Phase 2 of the rehabilitation project will build on work completed during 2025 and will include masonry rehabilitation and roadway approach improvements to ensure the bridge remains safe and serviceable for years to come.
“Rehabilitation of the 5 Arches Bridge is part of Lanark County’s long term asset management strategy, supporting the preservation of existing infrastructure, reducing long term lifecycle costs, and minimizing future disruptions to the community,” said Public Works Director Sean Derouin.
Additional information and project updates will be shared as the 2026 construction season approaches on the County website under Government/Public Consultation/Bridge Construction: www.lanarkcounty.ca ... See MoreSee Less
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