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Public Meeting: Proposed Community Park (Forest Trail) Development

PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide the opportunity to learn about the proposed Forest Trail, including the proposed concept, project costs and funding sources.

Date: Tuesday August 31, 2021
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Electronic Participation

FEEDBACK:
The public will have an opportunity following the presentation to provide feedback. If you are unable to attend the meeting, or if you are more comfortable providing feedback by telephone or email, please...

Highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 11

MEDIA RELEASE

For immediate release
Aug. 11, 2021

Reducing Speed Limit on Section of County Road 43: Council has passed a by-law authorizing a reduced speed limit on County Road 43 from 400 metres west of Glenview Road to Mazie Street in Smiths Falls. 

The speed on this section of roadway will be reduced from 80 km per hour to 70. At the public works committee of the whole meeting in June, Public Works Manager Sean Derouin explained speed limits on county roads have been evaluated and...

Despite recent rain, minor low water conditions continue (August 10, 2021)

(WCS-LW - 3/2021) August 10, 2021 – Despite recent rain, the Rideau Valley Water Response Team is maintaining a MINOR low water status for the Rideau River watershed after officials met to discuss conditions on Tuesday, August 10.

Watershed residents and businesses are encouraged to continue to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 10 percent. This is especially important for those who have permits for taking water from surface or groundwater sources and all residents on private,...

Sundance Artisan Festival 2021

Mark your calendars for September 3, 4 and 5 this year!

Saturday, September 3 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 4 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, September 5  - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

The Sundance Artisan Festival, located at the Fall River in Maberly, is an annual event. Spanning three days during the Labour Day Weekend, the festival includes contemporary and traditional artists, as well as local farm to plate cuisine and musical entertainment. Since the festival takes...

Noonan Access Point to be closed August 8, 2021

Please be advised that Noonan Access Point, located at 306 Noonan Side Road, will be closed to the public on Sunday, August 8th (with possible rain dates of August 9th and 10th) for a private event.

Residents and visitors are being directed to the Glen Tay Swimming Area as an alternate location.

For swimming locations in Tay Valley, please visit:

https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/en/discover-tay-valley/outdoor-swimming.aspx