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County Council Highlights Oct 4, 2023
Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2023 01:57 PM
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Oct. 4, 2023
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Oct. 4, 2023.
World Homelessness Day Proclaimed: Lanark County Council has proclaimed Oct. 10, 2023 to be World Homelessness Day in Lanark County.
The proclamation states the county’s homelessness response team serviced 289 people experiencing homelessness in the community in 2022. “The homeless crisis is taking a devastating toll on individuals, families and communities, undermining a healthy and...
Lanark County to Mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 12:32 PM
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Sept. 25, 2023
Lanark County to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Lanark County will be hosting a flag raising this Friday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and all are welcome to attend.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is held each year on Sept. 30 to reflect on the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the survivors of these institutions. Public commemoration is a way to...
Media Release: Milkweed Collection and Planting
Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023 04:00 PM
For immediate release September 21, 2023
Canadian Wildlife Federation and Lanark County Co-host Native Milkweed Collection and Planting Event
Perth, Ont. – On Saturday, community members of Lanark County gathered to celebrate the success of a $607,400 Grow grant awarded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Encouraging people to support a healthy and sustainable environment, this initiative is helping conservation and restoration efforts be better planned and more sustainable and has an...
Media Release - Sept 6 County Council Meeting
Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023 12:07 PM
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Sept. 6, 2023
Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Sept. 6, 2023.
Draft Speed Management Policy Introduced: Lanark County Council received a report on the draft speed management policy, which will be brought back for consideration following additional comments from police services boards, the Lanark County OPP Detachment Commander and the health unit.
In a presentation to the public works committee of the whole last month, Public Works Manager...
Media Release - Lanark County updates councilors on reconstruction of 75 Harvey St.
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2023 01:17 PM
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Aug. 3, 2023
Lanark County updates councillors on reconstruction of 75 Harvey St.
Lanark County councillors received an update at the community services committee meeting Wednesday regarding the status of reconstruction of the community housing units at 75 Harvey St. in Perth. The 27-unit, two-storey apartment building was significantly damaged in a fire on April 7, displacing 26 households.
Director of Social Services Emily Hollington said reconstruction of the building has...
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