Township of Rideau Lakes

Monday, January 25 - Municipal Services Committee BUDGET meeting is at 4pmMonday, January 25 - Municipal Services Committee BUDGET meeting is at 4pm

The Township of Rideau Lakes would like to support the creation of a Township wide Block Parent Program focusing on the Villages of Delta, Elgin, Portland and Newboro. The Block Parent Program of Canada Inc. is a registered charity and Canada's largest volunteer-run child safety organization. If you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact Leila at [email protected].

NOTICE - Wednesday, January 13 is a big day at the Portland Transfer Station. Two new compactors are being installed! This installation project will create line-ups and unknown delay times as the large trucks arrive to deliver the compactors and the crane puts them in place. It is recommended that if possible, you postpone your visit until January 16 to dispose of your waste/recycling. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to seeing you once the new installs are in operation!

Looking to get outside and enjoy the sunshine with your household this weekend? The toboggan hill at Kin Park, 2311 Harlem Rd., Portland, behind the canteen building, is available for use at your own risk as weather conditions permit. The Elgin Outdoor Rink is open! Thanks to the volunteers, the rink is ready for skating! Please note due to Provincial orders, team sports (hockey) are not permitted at this time. The rink hut remains closed. The Cataraqui Trail is a great spot to hike, birdwatch and enjoy some time in nature. Please maintain a distance of 2m from members outside your household at all times and follow all Public Health guidelines when out.

Christmas Market in Crosby tomorrow!

Keep your head warm this winter while representing Rideau Lakes. Ball caps and toques available for purchase at the Municipal Office.

Pop-up testing returns to Carleton Place and Perth! Temporary pop-up testing sites are being set up in Carleton Place on Thursday, October 15, and in Perth on F...riday, October 16! The pop-up testing centre in Carleton Place will be located at the Carleton Place Aquatic Centre at 359 Bridge Street, and the pop-up testing centre in Perth will be at the Conlon Farm Recreation Complex at 127 Smith Drive. Testing is booked online and by appointment only. Note: If you receive an appointment and at some point no longer require that appointment, please cancel on Eventbrite so your slot can be filled by someone else. See the booking links on our website: https://bit.ly/2ZpjKBR Lanark County Paramedic Service North Lanark Community Health Centre Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation Carleton Place Town Hall Town of Perth Mississippi Mills

The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit has created a graphic regarding the upcoming Halloween celebration this year. Consider printing out a poster to let your neighbours know whether you are handing out treats. Posters can be found here: https://www.ontario.ca//how-celebrate-halloween-during-cov

Daffodil bulbs have arrived at the Municipal Office. If you have reserved some, they are ready for pick-up. If you did not reserve any and would like some, please stop by and pick-up a bag. Happy planting!

Please join us next Saturday to share ideas about the future of the outdoor space at the Ronald E. Holman Municipal Complex!

Pop-up testing is happening this week in Athens and Gananoque! Both are first come, first served and testing priority is for those with COVID-19 symptoms and cl...ose contacts of positive cases (as informed by public health or the COVID Alert app). Bring your health card, a driver’s licence and wear a mask. More information: https://bit.ly/2ZpjKBR Athens: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10am-6pm Centre 75 (35 Henry Street) Gananoque: Thursday, October 8, 2020 10 am-6pm Gananoque Arena (600 King Street West)

Interested in a chance to win a custom prize pack of up to $100 value? For Fire Prevention week we are encouraging you to upload a photo or video of your fire ...safe cooking habits, smoke alarm testing, or fire escape plans. Use #RLFPW2020 and tag this page in the post. Questions can be sent to [email protected]. Must be a resident of Rideau Lakes to be entered for the chance to win. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ptjEuooYZzU See more

On behalf of all of Council, Mayor Hoogenboom would like to share a few words regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and provide an update on Township and County projects. Please take a few moments to watch his video message.

The Township has created an e-newsletter which is sent out as a bi-weekly resource to share operation updates and Township events as well as important COVID-19 related information. Please encourage your friends, neighbours and family to subscribe to this e-newsletter by signing up through the link below or by contacting Leila at [email protected] with the subject line: PLEASE ADD ME. You will be able to unsubscribe quickly and easily at any time by using the link at the bottom of every e-newsletter. https://twprideaulakes.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe

Pop-up drive-through COVID-19 test centre on Thursday, October 1 in Portland at Kin Park (2311 Harlem Road) from 10am to 6pm. First come, first served. Bring your health card and wear a mask. Testing priority right now is those with symptoms and close contacts of positive cases (as informed by public health or the COVID Alert app): https://bit.ly/2ZpjKBR

Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Awards Video. Congratulations to all who were nominated and thank you for your contribution to our community!

This year’s in-person Business Recognition Event had to be postponed and then cancelled due to COVID-19, but a video will be released to highlight the businesses and awards tomorrow morning. In the meantime, take some time to review the businesses who were nominated for this years awards! http://www.rideaulakes.ca//Meet-our-Nominees-2019-WEB-1.pdf

Pop-up COVID-19 testing today in Athens

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