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Ontario Investing in Two New Seniors Active Living Centres in Perth and Carleton Place

Perth and Carleton Place — The Ontario government is adding two new Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) in Perth and Carleton Place.

“This is an exciting day for everyone in the communities of Perth and Carleton Place,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “These new Seniors Active Living Centres helps our seniors and people of all abilities continue to live healthy and independent lives.”

The two new Seniors Active Living Centres will keep seniors fit, active, healthy,...

2024 Road Clean-Up!

The 2024 road cleanup collection was a resounding success , with community members coming together to clean up the ditches and roads from debris and litter. With a collective effort, they cleared tons of waste, restoring the cleanliness and beauty of both Tay Valley Township as well as Drummond/North Elmsley. 

Thank you to all those who pitched in! 

Job Posting - Secretary - Treasurer (Part-Time Contract)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Secretary-Treasurer
Part-Time Contract $30.00 per hour

The Lanark County OPP Detachment Board is seeking a Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer supports the Board through the provision of confidential and high-quality administrative, secretarial and treasury duties, and acts as a resource person and liaison between the Board and its various stakeholders.

This is a part-time contract position; hours of work will vary with Board requirements. The successful candidate...

2024 - Road and Bridge Projects

The Township has the following projects scheduled for 2024:

Road Projects

• Ashby Road, from Iron Mine Road to the Tay Valley/Lanark Highlands Border (micro surfacing)
• Bathurst 7th Concession and McVeigh Road, from Harper Road to the end of pavement (rehabilitation)
• Crow Lake Road, from County Road 36 to the Tay Valley/Frontenac Border (asphalt padding and micro surfacing)
• Lakewood Road, from Kenyon Road to the cul-de-sac (rehabilitation)

Bridge Projects

• Bowes Side Road Bridge (engineering)
• Gambles Side...

RVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - April 24, 2024

FLOOD OUTLOOK UPDATE #1 – Water Levels Remain Elevated in Upper Watershed

 A Flood Outlook Statement is being maintained for the Upper Rideau Valley Watershed.

Since early April, the Upper Rideau Valley Watershed near Bobs and Christie Lakes and the Tay River has received just over 100mm of rainfall. The weather forecast indicates another 15 to 20mm of precipitation for the next week. This above-average precipitation has resulted in increased water levels in Bobs and Christie Lakes.

Based on the...