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Media Release - 2025 Construction Projects
Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025 09:19 AM
Lanark County outlines construction projects for 2025
Lanark County has set its plan for the 2025 construction season, with the public works department aiming to complete pavement preservation on 16.2 kilometers of roads this year and rehabilitation and paved shoulders scheduled for 24.8 km.
The county oversees the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of more than 560 km of roads and 82 bridge and culvert structures.
The total capital budget for this year is $12.17 million, with the...
County Council Updates: March 12, 2025
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 01:07 PM
For immediate release
March 12, 2025
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held March 12, 2025.
Resolution Passed to Support Team Canada Approach: Lanark County Council has passed a resolution in response to the United States tariffs on Canadian goods that supports the Team Canada approach and asks the Canadian and Ontario governments to remove impediments related to procurement and inter-provincial trade barriers.
The resolution notes the 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian...
County Council Updates: Feb 26, 2025
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2025 12:00 PM
For immediate release
Feb. 26, 2025
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Feb. 26, 2025.
Update on Public Access Defibrillator Program Received: Lanark County Council received an update on the Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program. At the corporate services committee meeting earlier this month, Lanark County Paramedic Services (LCPS) Chief Travis Mellema said there is currently a lack of knowledge around ownership, maintenance and securing supplies for the known...
Media Release: Lanark County Wins Workforce Development Award
Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 03:43 PM
For immediate release
February 12th, 2025
The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) has honored Lanark County with the prestigious Workforce Development and Talent Attraction Award. This accolade recognizes the county's outstanding efforts in fostering workforce development and enhancing economic growth within the community through the “Land in Lanark Campaign”.
The criteria for the...
Media Release County Council January 29, 2025
Posted on Wednesday, February 05, 2025 03:01 PM
For immediate release
Feb. 5, 2025
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Jan. 29, 2025.
New Medical Priority Dispatch System Coming to Area: Lanark County Council accepted a report regarding the new Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS), which will see changes in how 911 calls are managed for ambulance services that fall under the Kingston Central Ambulance Communication Centre (including Lanark County).
At the corporate services committee meeting earlier this month,...
Notice of Intention to Pass a By-Law for the Better Homes Lanark Program
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 03:25 PM
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS A BY-LAW FOR THE BETTER HOMES LANARK PROGRAM
TAKE NOTICE that the County of Lanark and the following municipalities within the County of Lanark intend to pass a by-law under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 586/06: Local Improvement Charges – Priority Lien Status, to implement the Better Homes Lanark (BHL) program.
- Town of Perth
- Municipality of Mississippi Mills
- Township of Beckwith
- Township of...
Media Release: County Council December 11, 2024
Posted on Friday, December 13, 2024 11:37 AM
For immediate release
Dec. 11, 2024
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Dec. 11, 2024.
2025 Budget Approved: Lanark County Council has approved the 2025 Lanark County budget – themed “Renewed Energy” – with an overall budget increase of 3 per cent after an estimated assessment growth of 1.8 per cent.
The county will collect $45 million from property taxpayers this year, up from $43 million last year. Estimated gross expenditures are $134 million with revenues coming...
Media Release: County Council Dec 4, 2024
Posted on Friday, December 06, 2024 11:19 AM
For immediate release
Dec. 4, 2024
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Dec. 4, 2024.
Lanark in Lanark Campaign Results Outlined: Lanark County Council received a report on the Land in Lanark Campaign, which aimed to position the county as the top choice destination for newcomers seeking relocation and employment opportunities.
Amber Coville, Business Development and Program Officer for Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation, presented the campaign...
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