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Rideau Child Care in Smiths Falls is hiring a full time RECE with benefits and competitive wages. If interested, please contact Rideau Child Care directly using the information in the poster! ... See MoreSee Less
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Lanark County Council received a rescue services review report and is establishing an ad hoc committee for further discussion and to review recommendations. The county’s rescue services program focuses on emergency rescue services across the county; assisting with extrication services as requested by fire, police or ambulance services. Rescue units are hosted at three fire departments covering specific response areas: Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue, Mississippi Mills Fire Department and Montague Fire Department.
The County contracted the Loomex Group to complete a third-party review of the program. The Loomex Group’s Mike Vilneef, Community Risk Assessment Specialist, and Terry Gervais, Project Advisor explained they reviewed agreements, equipment and vehicles, required certifications, gaps in service and certification levels, future extrication service challenges (including electric vehicles), finances, and geographic information system mapping as part of the review. Fire chiefs and deputy chiefs across the county were consulted. Loomex outlined options for Council to consider related to the program.
The ad hoc committee will be made up by Councillor Steve Fournier (Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve), Warden Richard Kidd (Beckwith Reeve) and the host fire chiefs. Information will be brought back to council. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a perfect way to warm up on a cold January day! Special thanks to the Lanark Lodge Tuck-shop for buying Tim Hortons coffee, hot chocolate and donuts for the residents to enjoy! ... See MoreSee Less
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Lanark Lodge is hiring a Part-Time On-Call Cook. Full details on this position, including how to apply, are available on our website: www.lanarkcounty.ca/careers ... See MoreSee Less
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Public Meeting Set for Proposed County Official Plan Amendments: Lanark County Council received a report on proposed county official plan amendments, and a public meeting has been slated for Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Lanark County Administration Building council chambers.
Planning Manager Mike Dwyer outlined the proposed amendments at a special economic development committee of the whole meeting earlier this month. Three topic-specific schedules of amendments were presented, including affordable housing, growth management and aggregate resources. The amendments implement findings and recommendations from various reports, including Lanark County & Town of Smiths Falls Municipal Tools to Support Affordable Housing (2022), Lanark County Growth Management Strategy (2025) and the Lanark County Aggregate Resources Master Plan (2025), which includes illustrative mapping of aggregate resources in the county.
Each amendment is informed by a background study, and the schedules are the basis for the required notice and consultation process for the related official plan amendments, which includes agencies, stakeholders and the public. Following the public meeting, a review and recommendation report will be presented in March.
Dwyer explained amendments to the county plan will impact local official plans. “The amendments have been drafted to be consistent with the current scope of the county plan – a high-level policy document that defers implementation details to local communities.” The county is working with local planners in the process.
Notice of the public meeting and a link to the related open applications can be found at www.lanarkcounty.ca/government/public-consultation/. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lanark County affected by road salt shortage
Lanark County is adjusting its winter operations procedures in light of a province-wide salt shortage. An earlier start to winter weather, increased weather events and cold snaps along with supply issues have resulted in the significant limitations to salt availability.
As a result of the constraints, Lanark County Public Works will be switching to a sand/salt mix rather than straight salt for all roads. “After some storms, drivers may notice snow packing on the road surface instead of bare, wet pavement as a result of this change,” explained Director of Public Works Sean Derouin. “We will be maximizing our use of the sand/salt mix and reserve straight salt for ice conditions.”
Adopting this strategy aims to conserve the county’s remaining supplies to ensure there is enough to last through the season. “This adjustment still meets Lanark County’s service levels and legislative requirements and reflects practices we are seeing across the province as municipalities respond to the supply issues,” Derouin said, adding sand provides traction but does not result in the same surface condition as when salt is used. Residents can help by adjusting driving to road conditions, allowing for extra time, and maintaining safe distances.
“Lanark County Public Works crews work diligently to maintain our roads throughout the winter and are making every effort to conserve our salt supply,” said Warden Richard Kidd (Beckwith Reeve). “We thank motorists for their understanding and patience and encourage everyone to drive safely according to road conditions.” ... See MoreSee Less
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