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Tay Valley Township to Launch a Business Recognition Program as part of its 25th Anniversary

Tay Valley Township is pleased to launch a Business Recognition Program as part of its 25th Anniversary celebrations. Businesses that have been operating in the Township for at least 25 years (as of 2023) are eligible for this designation. Approved business owners will receive an official certificate recognizing the award and, optionally, a sign.

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Hard copy forms are available at the Municipal Office.

For more information visit https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/BusinessRecognitionProgram/

Tay Valley Township is re-launching its Legacy Farms Program as part of its 25th Anniversary!

Tay Valley Township is re-launching its Legacy Farms Program as part of its 25th Anniversary celebrations!

Farms in the Township that have been in the same family for 100, 150 or 200 years (as of the date of application) are eligible for legacy farm designation. Approved legacy farm owners will receive an official certificate recognizing the award and, optionally, a sign. 

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For more information visit ttps://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/LegacyFarms/

Minor Low Water Conditions in Tay River and Rideau Lakes Watersheds (as of June 11, 2023)

(WCS-LW - 1/2023)
July 11, 2023 – Following a period of dry and hot weather, the Rideau Valley Low Water Response Team is declaring a MINOR low water status for the Tay River and Rideau Lakes watersheds (referred to as Upper Rideau Valley watershed), after officials met to discuss current watershed conditions on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Upper Rideau Valley watershed residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 10 percent. This is especially important for those...

Lanark County Media Release - Lanark County's Newest Community Housing Building

Lanark County’s Newest Community Housing Building: 188 Chambers
Street, Smiths Falls

Lanark County Council joined the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP John Jordan, and County Warden Peter McLaren at 188 Chambers Street in Smiths Falls to celebrate the completion and opening of the County’s newest community housing building.

As part of the County’s 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan and under direction of County Council, the...

Lanark County Media Release - July 12, 2023

For immediate release
July 12, 2023

Hit the Brakes! Lanark County launches public
consultation for draft Speed Management
Policy

The County of Lanark is pleased to announce the commencement of the public consultation period for its new draft Speed Management Policy. The policy aims to establish a standardized approach for evaluating and addressing requests for speed management measures on County Roads, with the ultimate goal of enhancing safety for all road users, curbing aggressive driving, and...