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Public Safety Alert Lifted - February 10, 2023

The Emergency Alert, issued earlier today in the Carleton Place-Sharbot Lake area has now been lifted. Lanark County OPP advise the situation is safe and there is no further need to shelter in place.

Public Safety Alert In Effect - February 10, 2023

Public Safety Alert

Issued at 12:12 Friday 10 February 2023

Importance HIGHDescription

Lanark OPP are investigating two armed suspects at large in the Lanark county and Sharbot Lake areas.  Police request that you shelter in place. Lock all doors and windows. Notify police of any suspicious person. If suspect seen, do not approach and call 911. Please monitor local media for further updates.  https://alertready.opp.ca/

Area Description

Lanark

Issued By

OPP Provincial Operations Centre

As a result the...

Lanark Highlands Frosty Fling - 2023

Lanark Highlands Frost FlingFebruary 10-12, 2023

Check out the details below to see what's happening and where. Be sure to visit their Facebook page for more information!

All Weekend:

Colouring Contest: Facebook or Lanark LibraryFreeze Your Pants Off Displays:  Social Media - Facebook9AM Saturday | Scavenger Hunt:  Various locations in Lanark Village until all objects are found

Friday, February 10:

6PM | Movie & Popcorn:  Lanark Youth Centre for youth 10-187PM | Ottawa 67s Game:  Bus from Civitan to...

Lanark County Media Release - February 8, 2023

Warden Presents 2023 Awards of Excellence

Two citizens were celebrated for their achievements in the community by Lanark County Council as part of the 2023 Awards of Excellence presentation on Wednesday evening.

The Awards of Excellence recognize and honour citizens or organizations that have made a significant and/or extraordinary contribution to Lanark County. This year, council recognized Matthew Mould of Mississippi Mills in the categories of Business/Agriculture/Industry/Tourism and Sue...

Lanark County Housing Assistance Program (HAP)

HAP (HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)

HAP can help if you have rental and utility arrears, are at immediate risk of losing housing or are homeless.

The Housing Assistance Program provides financial and non-financial assistance to eligible residents of Lanark County to get or keep affordable housing.

You may be eligible to receive assistance (up to $1,000 per calendar year) with:

• Rent deposits
• Utility arrears
• Rent/mortgage arrears
• Property tax arrears
• Transportation
• Hygiene kits
• Food cards

To apply call...