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Media Release: Special Air Quality Statement

For immediate release
June 5, 2025

Special Air Quality Statement

Environment Canada has issued Special Air Quality Statements for various areas within the South East Health Unit (SEHU) region. Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Wildfire smoke is expected over the area today. The potential for ground level smoke may continue tonight into Friday for some areas.

Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is a scale designed to help people make decisions to protect their...

Better Homes Lanark Program Launches!

For immediate release
May 20, 2025

Better Homes Lanark Program Launches to Build a More Sustainable and Affordable Future for Homeowners

[Perth, Ontario] — The County of Lanark is proud to announce the June 2, 2025 launch of the Better Homes Lanark program, an innovative initiative designed to help homeowners increase the energy efficiency of their homes, reduce energy costs, and contribute to a greener community. This program reflects Lanark County’s commitment to environmental responsibility and...

Join Us for a Free Fire Safety Education Session at Maberly Hall!

A friendly reminder Tay Valley’s Fire Safety Education Session is this coming up on Thursday June 19th at 11:00am.

Join local Deputy Fire Chief, Darren Gibson to learn fire prevention, detection, suppression, and evacuation procedures. Educate yourself on best practices for keeping you, your family, and home safe in a fire emergency.  

Learn something new or brush up on preserved knowledge, continued education enhances overall knowledge and well-being to build a better community.

Thursday June 19th:...

Join Us for the Scams and Fraud Prevention Information Session at Maberly Hall!

A friendly reminder Tay Valley’s Fraud and Scam Prevention Education Session is this coming up on Tuesday June 3rd at 11:00am with Constable Corey Noonan with the O.P.P. 

Tay Valley invites you to participate in its Seniors Series! Join one or more education sessions or a workshop that will share essential information per topic with its keynote speaker. Whether you are interested in learning how to prepare your affairs in older age to best support your family or want to be up to date on the latest...

Media Release - Forest Trail Park Grand Opening!

Tay Valley Township Celebrates the Grand Opening of Forest Trail Park Thanks to $327,000 in funding including $98,300 OTF Grant From Ontario Government

Tay Valley Township Councillors, staff, and funders, and members of the public gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Forest Trail Park, located at 4337 Narrows Locks Road, which was made possible thanks to over $327,000 in funding from multiple funders.

“Congratulations to the dedicated, hard-working crew who followed through on a vision...