Lanark Lodge is hiring a Part-Time On-Call Cook. For full details on this position, including how to apply, please visit our website: www.lanarkcounty.ca/careers

Lanark Lodge's Oakridge Neighbourhood residents recently enjoyed a morning craft group with volunteer Janet and her granddaughter Jayla!

Jayla sure kept us entertained with her creative style and exciting stories!

We’re back! Lanark County Council meets tomorrow (Aug. 12). The meetings may be attended by the public in person or via livestream through Lanark County’s YouTube channel at https://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. There is a discussion report recommending a contract award for bulk coarse highway salt followed by a confidential report related to an update on Official Plan Amendment No. 18 (Aggregate Resources). Under by-laws and motions is a suggested motion to adjust meeting dates in September to accommodate participation in the Ontario East Municipal Conference.

Next is the community services committee of the whole meeting. There are no scheduled delegations or presentations. Discussion reports include the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Progress Update for 2025; the Active Kids, Bright Future Policy, and the Child Care Waitlist Priority Placement Policy update. Verbal reports include Southeast Public Health and Lanark Transportation Association. There is a confidential report on the end of mortgage for Five Arches Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

Next is the corporate services committee of the whole meeting. There are no scheduled delegations or presentations. Consent reports include the first quarter summary of Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) activities and the county’s financial summary for the period ending June 30. Discussion reports include the second quarter summary of LCPS activities, the video surveillance policy and the user fees and charges by-law. Verbal reports include updates from the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, 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!