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Lanark County Media Release - December 8, 2021

Here are the highlights from the second Lanark County Council meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 8.

2022 Budget Approved: The 2022 Lanark County budget – themed “A Changing Climate” – was approved with an overall budget increase of 4.3 per cent, but an assessment growth of 2 per cent reduces the tax increase to 2.3 per cent.

The county will collect $38.6 million from property taxpayers this year, up from $37 million last year. Estimated gross expenditures are $99.5 million. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues...

The 2021 Angel Tree Program is all Wrapped Up!

A huge thank you to the Community for another successful Angel Tree Program.

This program continues to be a success each year thanks to the generosity and Christmas spirit in Lanark County and surrounding area.

Many thanks to the OPP for managing the program and spreading the Christmas cheer!

Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Blue Wing Hockey Game in Perth on December 3

MEDIA RELEASE:

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Dec 9, 2021

Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Blue Wings Hockey Game in Perth on Dec 3

People who attended the Blue Wings Hockey game on December 3rd may have been exposed to COVID-19 while at the game.

If you were in attendance at that game on December 3rd, Public Health is advising, both vaccinated and unvaccinated people:

• To monitor for symptoms carefully, even mild ones.

• That testing is recommended if you have any symptoms of COVID-19:

Perth & District Library eliminating overdue fees for children's and teen Materials

Press Release

Effective January 1, 2022, the Perth & District Library is eliminating overdue fees on all children’s and teen materials, including books and DVDs.

“Overdue fees disproportionately impact the more vulnerable members of our community, who are unable to pay even a small fee. Removing overdue fees for children’s and teen materials removes a barrier to using the library to borrow books and increase their literacy skills”, said Erika Heesen, CEO/Chief Librarian.

The Perth & District...

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit COVID-19 Update

Expanded eligibility for 50 plus for 3rd Booster Doses

The Ministry of Health announced that starting December 13th, 2021, they will be opening up eligibility for 3rd doses to those over 50 years old (Born in 1971 and before) at 168 days after their second dose. The third will provide added protection against symptoms of COVID-19 and hospitalizations. This is particularly important for people with chronic disease, e.g. diabetes, COPD, hypertension, stroke, kidney, heart disease, and...