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Lanark County Council meets tomorrow (April 8). The meetings may be attended by the public in person or via livestream through Lanark County’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@LanarkCounty/streams. Once the livestream is available, it will show under the “Live” tab on the channel.
The regular council session begins at 5 p.m. There is a presentation by Lanark-Frontenac MP Scott Reid regarding the Alto high-speed rail project. Reports include economic development, public works and awarding of contracts for the 5-Arches Bridge project and the Almonte Street intersection contract. By-laws include Official Plan Amendment 16 (Affordable Housing) and an amendment to the by-law to regulate parking (no-parking zones).
Next is the community services committee of the whole meeting. There are no scheduled delegations or presentations. There are consent reports for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities report for Lanark Lodge and a Ministry of Long-Term Care inspection report. There is a deferred report on reinforcing human values in Canada. Verbal reports include Southeast Public Health and the Lanark Transportation Association, and there is a confidential report on end-of-mortgage service agreement contract negotiations.
Next is the corporate services committee of the whole meeting. There are no scheduled delegations or presentations. Discussion reports include the Lanark County Paramedic Service 2025 year-end activities report, a public access defibrillator program update, the 2026 ambulance review update, court security and prisoner transport costs, and the sale of land policy update. Verbal reports include updates from the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, Rural Ontario Municipal Association, CAO and Government Relations Working Group.
Agendas can be found under “Government” then “Council and Committees” at www.lanarkcounty.ca. Hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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Please note Lanark County offices are closed today (Monday, April 6, 2026) for Easter Monday, reopening on Tuesday, April 7. Happy Easter! ... See MoreSee Less
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Please note Lanark County offices are closed today (Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday) and on Monday, April 6, 2026 for Easter Monday, reopening on Tuesday, April 7. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Easter Bunny made a stop at Lanark Lodge to deliver treats to residents and staff.
Thanks to staff member Linda Nagle who has made this a yearly tradition! ... See MoreSee Less
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Sections of Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) will be under rolling closures for approximately two weeks beginning Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from Ramsay Concession 8 to Smart Street to permit trail maintenance and brushing.
Locations where work will be taking place on the OVRT include:
Ramsay Concession 8 To County Road 29
County Road 29 to Smart Street
Closures will begin on the OVRT with the Ramsay Concession 8 to County Road 29 section. Further notice will be given when the work is completed. ... See MoreSee Less
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SPRING TRAILS CLOSURE: It's a sign of spring! To prevent damage and allow the trails to dry, please note the Lanark County sections of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) and the Tay-Havelock Trail are now closed to all motorized vehicles and horses.
The trails will remain closed until further notice. Please watch this space for updates! ... See MoreSee Less
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HOLIDAY HOURS: Please note Lanark County offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday and Monday, April 6, 2026 for Easter Monday, reopening on Tuesday, April 7. ... See MoreSee Less
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Reduced load restrictions are now in effect on certain Lanark County roads as of Monday, March 2, 2026 until further notice.
A map is attached and can be viewed on our website along with the list of excepted roads. See "Notice of Activation of Reduced Load Period" under Public Consultation at
www.lanarkcounty.ca/government/public-consultation/
For inquiries please contact the Lanark County Public Works Department at:
Telephone: 613-267-1353 or E-mail: roads@lanarkcounty.ca ... See MoreSee Less
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