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Section of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail to be closed for maintenance
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 02:05 PM
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September 27, 2024
A section of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) will be closed from Wednesday, October 2nd to Friday, October 4th to allow for repairs to an existing concrete culvert that passes under the trail.
"Lanark County has retained Cavanagh Construction to conduct repairs on a concrete culvert south of Drummond Road in Mississippi Mills on the OVRT," explained Public Works...
Lanark County marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 01:51 PM
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September 27, 2024
Lanark County councillors and staff gathered on Wednesday for a flag raising to mark the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
"Today we gather to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which will take place on Monday, September 30," said Warden Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve). "As we raise this flag, we remember the countless Indigenous lives affected by...
Media Release: County Council September 25, 2024
Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2024 09:05 AM
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Sept. 25, 2024
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Sept. 25, 2024.
Council Updated on Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program: Lanark County Council has accepted revised child care expansion plan targets and directed staff to enter into revised agreements with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and Calvary Christian Academy for expansion of their child care centres.
Director of Social Services Emily Hollington updated the community...
Media Release: Section of Tay Havelock Trail closed for maintenance
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2024 01:36 PM
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September 13th, 2024
Section of Tay Havelock Trail to be Closed for MaintenanceA section of the Tay Havelock trail will be closed from Monday September 16th to Friday September 20th to allow for grading of the trail surface in preparation for resurfacing.
Public Works Manager Sean Derouin explained “Lanark County has retained Crain’s Construction to resurface the Tay Havelock trail from McGowans Lake westerly to the Frontenac Boundary. Including grading, base repairs and stone...
Media Release - Blakeney Bridge Closure 2025
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2024 12:46 PM
For immediate release
September 11th, 2024
Due to unforeseen weather-related challenges, Lanark County Public Works has revised the timeline for the reopening of Blakeney Bridge in Mississippi Mills.
“Unseasonable precipitation and elevated river flows have impacted the progress of essential construction work in the water,” explained Public Works Manager Sean Derouin, adding the flow rates have been three to five times the average, creating unsafe...
Media Release: Annual Warden's Golf Tournament supports youth centres
Posted on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 03:18 PM
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Sept. 4, 2024
Thanks to the participation of 80 golfers and multiple sponsors, the 2024 Lanark County Warden’s Golf Tournament on Aug. 23 has raised $12,394 to support local youth centres.
“We are proud to support five youth centres this year,” said Warden Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve). “They provide important social, educational and recreational programming, services and community participation to enhance...
Media Release: Trans Canada Trail funding allows for local trail improvements
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 09:50 AM
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August 27, 2024
Improvements to the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) section of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) promise to improve experiences for users of this popular trail in Lanark County.
“We are grateful to the Trans Canada Trail for their contribution to this project,” said Warden Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve). “The upgrades help to ensure our trails continue to be a valuable amenity for...
Media Release: County Council August 28, 2024
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 09:18 AM
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August 28, 2024
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Aug. 28, 2024.
Contract for Heat Pumps Awarded: Lanark County Council has awarded a contract for the installation of cold climate heat pumps for various Lanark County Housing Corporation (LCHC) properties to Climate Works in the amount of $723,075 plus HST.
At the community services committee meeting earlier this month, Housing Services Manager Kaitlyn Murray explained this is part of a project...
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