Township of Lanark Highlands

In the coming weeks TWO trees will be removed and replaced at Clyde Memorial Park. Staff have had a professional arborist inspect the identified trees and have determined that the trees are to be removed due to poor conditions and/or diseased state and are marked with an orange X. There are currently four trees marked with orange X's, two of the four trees need to be removed ASAP, the other two the arborist will need to remove dead limbs to determine trunk health. Stumps wil...l be ground and new trees will be planted shortly thereafter. For further information please contact: Chelsea Dawes, Manager of Facilities/Community Affairs - 613-259-2398 ext 252

Fire Ban Update: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 The Township of Lanark Highlands is moving to a partial fire ban. Residents are now permitted to have small, supervise...d campfires and burn in burn barrels. Please continue to be cautious when burning as there are some areas in the Township that are still quite dry. Make sure to follow all the rules listed on your fire permit, avoid burning in areas with long dead grass, make sure to have a water source available to extinguish the fire and never leave a fire unattended. Lanark Highlands Fire Service would like to thank all residents for your patience and understanding over the last couple of weeks. If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding anything mentioned above or if you need a fire permit please contact us at 613-259-2398 ext. 242 or at [email protected] Thanks again and stay safe!

LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS (LANARK COUNTY, ON) Between Monday, April 19, 2021 and Monday, April 26, 2021 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 288 calls for service https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//weekly-news-april-19th-apr... https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//weekly-news-april-19th-apr See more

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You can always check our phone message (613-259-2398 ext. 242) for burn ban information and current status.

Hello everyone! The seedlings that our wonderful volunteers started have been growing well under the lights and are now starting to outgrow their seedling trays.... We have approximately 1300 seedlings that need to be repotted. We are estimating that the repotting process will take around 3 days of 3 hour shifts. We are looking for 3 volunteers for each day The potting will be done at individual stations that are at least 2 meters apart from one another in a well ventilated greenhouse. We do require masks to be worn while working inside the greenhouse. We are flexible with dates and times so please let us know what works best for you. Although we are flexible with the dates just to get the ball rolling we would like to suggest the following dates Saturday April 17th, Monday April 19th and Tuesday April 20th. Please reach out to either Cliff Neudorf or Cara Bouleau to volunteer, or by responding to this post or by emailing Cara at [email protected] See more

Attention: Due to the current Ontario Lockdown Order, the Tree Giveaway scheduled for May 1st will be POSTPONED to May 15th. Please spread awareness of this and stay tuned for further details!

Pitch-In 2021 Lanark Highlands Social Distancing Edition Those who wish to participate are asked to choose a public area in or near their neighbourhood and stay with members of their household. Residents are required to register with the Township by calling 613-259-2398 ext 252 or via email at [email protected]. PITCH-IN bags will be left outside the Municipal Office (75 George St, Lanark) in an envelope with their name on it for pick up.

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LGLDHU WEEKLY VACCINE REPORT Local COVID-19 Vaccine Status - Update for April 12, 2021 https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//lgldhu-weekly-vaccine-repo

Latest Service Model - We are still offering Curbside Pick up!! **Dear Parents: If you would like a pile of books for the kids, let us know their ages and we wi...ll make some selections for you if you like** Curbside Pickup will be available during our regular library hours which are: Tuesday: 10am to 1pm Wednesday: 1pm to 4pm Thursday: 10am to 1pm Friday: 4pm to 7pm Saturday: 10am to 1pm How to access curb-side pickup: 1. Place your holds through your online account (contact us if you need your Patron ID & password). Here is the link for instructions on how to log into your account and place holds: https://bit.ly/39sYoZk. You can also call us with your requests or send an email to [email protected]. 2. When we have pulled your holds we will contact you to arrange for a pickup date and time. 3. You will pick up your materials at the arranged time at the front of the Township office. Need WiFi? Unfortunately we cannot offer computer services at this time. The best we can do is provide our WiFi signal. The best spot is in front of the Township building closer to the post office side. The password for the WiFi is: leslielinsley. Printing Services If you need to print anything, please email the document to [email protected]. Please indicate PRINTING in the subject line. Please include your phone number in the message. We will call you back and arrange for a pick-up date and time. We will let you know the cost when we phone you for a pickup time.

The MERA Award of Excellence in Fine Arts and Fine Crafts will be given this year. Applications are open until April 30, 2021. A copy of the Award Guidelines an...d application form are available by emailing [email protected] or visiting our website at www.meraschoolhouse.org Application is open to artists and artisans from Lanark Highlands, North Frontenac, Drummond North Elmsley, Tay Valley and Perth.

Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-enacts-provincial-emergen

Stay-At-Home Orders - What does it Mean? After today's government announcement, you might be wondering what it means for Library service. Under the latest updat...e to the Reopening Ontario Act we ARE PERMITTTED to continue with our curbside pick up service and we continue to follow all safety protocols. Curbside Pickup will be available during our regular library hours which are: Tuesday: 10am to 1pm Wednesday: 1pm to 4pm Thursday: 10am to 1pm Friday: 4pm to 7pm Saturday: 10am to 1pm How to access curb-side pickup: 1. Place your holds through your online account (contact us if you need your Patron ID & password). Here is the link for instructions on how to log into your account and place holds: https://bit.ly/39sYoZk. You can also call us with your requests or send an email to [email protected]. 2. When we have pulled your holds we will contact you to arrange for a pickup date and time. 3. You will pick up your materials at the arranged time at the front of the Township office. Need WiFi? Unfortunately we cannot offer computer services at this time. The best we can do is provide our WiFi signal. The best spot is in front of the Township building closer to the post office side. The password for the WiFi is: leslielinsley. Printing Services If you need to print anything, please email the document to [email protected]. Please indicate PRINTING in the subject line. Please include your phone number in the message. We will call you back and arrange for a pick-up date and time. We will let you know the cost when we phone you for a pickup time.

We are seeing a rise in new cases, including variants of concern (VOCs) in areas of our region close to Ottawa. Please limit any travel and use all #COVIDSmart ...precautions. If you have a symptom get tested to help limit the spread. Read the full media release here: https://bit.ly/3uss9lW See more

The Frosty Fling may look a little different this year, however there is a great line up of safe activities scheduled for 2021!

Hey friends, check out all of the awesome programming going on in our area online for you this January! Thank you to the Lanark County Youth Coalition funded t...hrough United Way East Ontario, from the Government of Canada for making this project possible. Thank you to Mississippi Mills Youth Centre, CP CORE Youth Services and Youth Centre, WAK Youth Program and YAK Youth Services for contributing with us! See more

2021 Ontario Parks Passes Available A big thank you to Ontario Parks for this program We now have the 2021 Ontario Parks Passes available! These are day-use ...permits that grant you access to any Ontario Provincial Park for FREE!. They can be borrowed for up to 1 week. Place a hold here: https://bit.ly/3tMOIl4 **Ontario Parks is also offering additional $5 off coupons when you sign out a regular pass and can be used for future visits (while supplies last). The motivation behind this program is to help Ontarians spend more time in nature. A wide body of research supports the idea that time spent in nature has significant benefits for our mental and physical health. Pease visit the Healthy Parks Healthy People program website http://www.ontarioparks.com/hphp for more information. Ontario Parks is committed to making their provincial parks more accessible. This program is one way they are helping more Ontarians to get outside and enjoy their local provincial park.

Due to the Power Outage in Lanark the Municipal Office phone system is currently down. We will provide an update once the power is restored.

The Municipal Office will be open today from 9 am - 4 pm. All Lanark Highlands waste sites will be operating as usual with winter hours.

Happy Friday Everyone! We currently have 4 slots filled for our public skating session this Sunday November 8th from 1:30pm-3:00pm. If you would like to participate you can come to the arena on Sunday and register yourself at the front!... There is only 30 slots available and the list is filled on a first come first served basis!

Our Angels have arrived! We decided to do things a bit differently this year. All of our Angels are listed on the wall in our reception area. Visit the office, select an angel and we will provide you with your angel. Gifts should be dropped off by Wednesday, December 2nd.

Remembrance Day November 11, 2020. The Lanark Legion Branch 395 will not be holding its annual Remembrance Day Service at the cenotaph. Legion Officials will... place all wreaths at the cenotaph on November 11 prior to 11:00 am. Anyone wishing to pay their respects may do so.A couple of Legion Members will be at the cenotaph between 11:00 am an noon. See more

LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS (LANARK COUNTY, ON) Between Monday, September 28, 2020 and Monday October 5, 2020 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 538 calls for service. https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//weekly-news-september-28th

We have extended our deadline for the 2020 Achievement Awards to next Monday November 9th @ 4:00pm. To make nominations easier we have created an online form found on our website: https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//communi/achievement-awards

We have been asked by our waste collecting contract to remind residents that masks and gloves do not go in your recycling. Please safely dispose of masks and gloves in your household garbage. Thank you!

Highland Aerial is back at it again with some amazing drone footage from Blueberry Mountain, Flower Round Lake & Flower Station. The colour's this time of year are SPECTACULAR! If you haven't been to Blueberry Mountain for a hike, now is the time to do it!

This is the last week to dispose of your household hazardous waste at the Middleville waste site. The Depot is open for hazardous waste on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Please visit our website for more information! ... www.lanarkhighlands.ca See more

The Municipal Grant Application can be found on our website: https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//bus/grants-funding-support

Please be advised that as per the direction from the Province and Local Health Unit, anyone entering the Municipal Office, Arena, or Community Centres is required to fill out a Covid Screening form. You can fill this form out upon entering the front door or pre-fill the attached form if you know you will be visiting the office. Please remember that any meetings with staff require an appointment. Forms must be filled out whether you are using the public washroom, asking a qu...estion or dropping off a tax payment. No exceptions. This form is to help ensure your safety and the safety of staff. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Residential Water Testing sample bottles are available at the Lanark Highlands Municipal Office from Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 4:00pm. We accept water samples on the first Tuesday of each month. Other drop off locations can be found on the Health Unit's website at https://healthunit.org//drinking-water/well-water-sampling/

Full Job Description on our website: https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//temporary-part-time-equipm

MEDIA RELEASE Sept 29, 2020 More Pop-Up Testing in Lanark County this Week... Building on the success of local pop-up testing last week, paramedics from the Lanark County Paramedic Service will once again be performing COVID-19 testing at pop-up (temporary) testing centres in Carleton Place on Wednesday, September 30, and in Perth on Friday, October 2. The pop-up testing centre in Carleton Place will be located at the Carmabeck Community Centre at 351 Bridge Street, and the pop-up testing centre in Perth will be located at Conlon Farm Recreation Complex at 127 Smith Drive. These pop-up testing centres are coordinated by a number of local health agencies with the goal of increasing local access to COVID-19 testing. A key strategy to managing COVID-19 transmission is to have early identification of cases through testing, explains Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. The sooner we learn that someone has tested positive, the sooner we can provide support and guidance to them, and the sooner we can begin contact tracing to minimize the spread to others. Testing will be by appointment only and the pop-up centres will not be open to walk-ins. Reservations for testing will be taken online through the Eventbrite website starting on Tuesday, September 29 at Noon. Residents requiring testing can log in online to reserve ‘tickets’ for testing. To book a space for Wednesday, September 30 in Carleton Place or Friday, October 2 in Perth, visit our website https://healthunit.org//covid-/assessment-testing-results/ For information about other local COVID-19 Assessment Centres, future pop-up centres and mobile testing, please visit the Health Unit website https://healthunit.org//covid-/assessment-testing-results/ , follow the LGL Health Unit on social media, or call 1-800-660-5853. This is a partnership between Almonte General Hospital, Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, Lanark County Paramedic Service, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit and local primary care providers. For media interviews, contact the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit: Susan Healey, Communications Coordinator, 613-802-0550 Or Katie Jackson, Manager, 613-812-0416

We were blessed with a beautiful day yesterday at the Museum. Here are a few photos from our gorgeous day yesterday. Our "Village Queen", the retired fire tru...ck that looked after our village for so many years was on display in honour of all our first responders, and essential workers. We plan to be there on Monday, October 12th as well - between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. We will continue our sale of books, crafts, art and other treasures, weather permitting. For a small donation, pick up your book on the history of firefighting in the village "Over a Century of Firefighting: 1878 - 1984". See you then! Masks and social distancing practices will be in effect.

October already!! So many amazing things happening and you dont want to miss them!!

We are super excited for Halloween this year... We may not be able to do a trip but check out these awesome events we have in the works... We need some volunteers for the Haunted House, if this is up your ally please contact Annie!!

The Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, October 12th, 2020 for Thanksgiving. We will be back in the office on Tuesday, October 13th at 9:00 am. All waste sites will be closed on Sunday, October 11th. They will be open on Monday instead with Sunday hours. Waste sites normally open on Monday's (Middleville) will be open as usual. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Thanksgiving weekend!

We are still accepting applications for a crossing guard position. If you are interested please email your resume to: [email protected]... Full Job Description: https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//part-time-seasonal-crossin

Mark this Date! On Saturday, October 10th and Monday, October 12th, (between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm) come and visit us at the Lanark & District Museum at 80 Geor...ge Street in Lanark. Our beautiful "Village Queen", the retired fire truck that looked after our village for so many years, will be on display in honour of all first responders. For a small donation, pick up your book on the history of firefighting in the village "Over a Century of Firefighting: 1878 - 1984". All donation are always appreciated. There will also be a sale of books, crafts, and other treasures. (WEATHER PERMITTING) Proceeds going to the Museum. See you then! (Remember, masks and social distancing practices will be in effect) (Photo is of a beautiful 1989 painting by J. Fillipoff)

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Media Release September 24, 2020 Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing this Friday in Perth ...Continue reading

It’s that time again! Colouring contest!! Pick up your entry, or print off the image below!

Sunday’s Market Cancelled If you were planning to come and support local this Sunday, PLEASE reach out to these vendors, and purchase what you were hoping to ...find. It’s in times like these that we must come together in compassion, support and understanding. Please do your part, stay safe and healthy.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot We are now closed for the 2020 season! Thank you everyone for your cooperation and for helping the Township of Lanark Highlands divert hazardous materials from our waste sites and ensuring proper and safe disposal. During the MHWD off-season, please check with local hardware stores about take-back programs for paint, batteries, and CFL bulbs.

In order to serve you better we have expanded our hours of operation to include evening and weekend hours. We anticipate these hours to be in effect at least i...nto the New Year. Current Hours: Tuesday 10am to 1pm Wednesday 1pm to 4pm Thursday 10am to 1pm Friday 4pm to 7pm Saturday 10am to 1pm We hope to see you all soon!

Don't miss your last chance to visit the museum this 2020 season. We are open Saturday, Sunday and Thanksgiving Monday from 12 noon to 4:00pm. Come on out and see us! www.middlevillemuseum.org

This is the LAST day for Hazardous waste to be dropped off at the Middleville waste site (4686 Wolf Grove Road) Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM We thank everyone for their cooperation and participation...it was a bit of a later start to the season and slightly different schedule than usual but we are grateful to our residents and the staff of Drain-All Ltd. for another successful year.

With the excitement of the Household Hazardous Waste Depot opening yesterday, we forgot to mention that waste sites will be on Winter Hours, effective September 15th, 2020. Hours are outlined on the insert you received with your tax bill but can also be found on our website. Please follow the link to see our winter hours and click "Transfer Station System". https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//waste-recycling/information

If you have a Roads emergency after-hours, please call 613-601-7623.

Tomorrow is the big day! Please remember your mask and have your paperwork filled out with your name, address and what you are disposing of. Only one resident will be allowed at the counter at a time. ... Contact Stacey for copies of the form - [email protected] or by phone at 613-259-2389 ext. 242

Now Hiring! Crossing Guard The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking applications from qualified individuals for seasonal Crossing Guard.... Under the direction of the Public Works Manager, the Crossing Guard is responsible for assisting school children at designated street crossings during hours when children are going to or coming from school. Qualifications include: Experience working with the public Good interpersonal and time management skills This position is scheduled as per the school year Calendar, Mondays to Fridays. Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector police check. The current starting rate is $14.15 per hour. A complete job description can be found at Crossing Guard The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking applications from qualified individuals for seasonal Crossing Guard. Under the direction of the Public Works Manager, the Crossing Guard is responsible for assisting school children at designated street crossings during hours when children are going to or coming from school. Qualifications include: Experience working with the public Good interpersonal and time management skills This position is scheduled as per the school year Calendar, Mondays to Fridays. Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector police check. The current starting rate is $14.15 per hour. A complete job description can be found at https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca//tenders-employm/employment

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT - UPDATE Some good news to start your week! We are pleased to announce that we will be able to open the Household Hazardous Waste Depot on a modified schedule. ... The Depot will be open every Tuesday and Thursday starting Tuesday, September 15th and run from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The Depot will be open for four weeks and the last operating day will be Thursday, October 8th, 2020. Please try to have your paperwork filled out before you go. Paperwork can be sent to you by e-mailing [email protected] or can be downloaded from our website. Please remember the rest of the Middleville waste site is off limits on Tuesday's and Thursday's and residents are only accessing the Hazardous Waste Depot area. We thank everyone for their patience and cooperation, we know it has been a trying year!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the museum on our opening weekend! We are open every weekend through to Thanksgiving. Hours: noon to 4pm.

A huge thank you to the people of the Village of Lanark and surrounding areas for supporting the Museum's Yard Sale with your donations, and yard sale purchases...! Your generosity helped raise almost $450 for the museum. A very big "thank you" to Norma, and her team that included, Ingrid, Barb, Donna, Anne, and Romalda. Also, a big shout out to Lloyd for his help setting up, and taking down. We can't forget to thank Brian at Lake 88 and #LacyesTradingPost where many people heard about our sale. Thank you to all - stay tuned for the Christmas Online Auction - coming in November.

The Municipal Office will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labour Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 8th at 9:00 am. Have a safe and happy long weekend!