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RVCA - Media Release - December 21, 2022

Watershed Conditions Statement

Significant Precipitation Event Will Cause Increased Water Levels Across Rideau Valley Watershed

(WCS – R09/2022)

December 21, 2022 – Caution is advised as a major winter storm makes its way to the Rideau Valley this week. Environment Canada’s short-term weather forecast indicates precipitation will begin as rain or snow late Thursday, Dec. 22 before transitioning to rain on Friday.

Rainfall amounts of up to 40 mm are forecasted for Friday before the temperature drops...

Municipal Office Holiday Hours - 2022

HOLIDAY HOURS - MUNICIPAL OFFICE

The Municipal Office will be CLOSED at Noon on Friday, December 23rd , 2022 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

Have a safe and Happy Holiday!

Lanark County Media Release - December 14, 2022 Meeting Two

Here are the highlights from the special Lanark County Council meeting held Dec. 14, 2022.

Blakeney Bridge Replacement to Proceed: Council passed a motion to proceed with replacing the Blakeney Bridge with two-lane, 7.3-metre wide modular panel bridge without traffic signals. The estimated cost is $4.5 million, and it will be referred to the upcoming 2023 budget process.

In a report to the public works committee earlier in the evening, Public Works Manager Sean Derouin explained an enhanced inspection...

Lanark County Media Release - December 14, 2022 Meeting One

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Dec. 14, 2022.

Council Declares Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Women an Epidemic: Lanark County Council has declared intimate partner violence (IPV) and violence against women (VAW) an epidemic as per the first recommendation released by the jury of an inquest into the murders of three women in Renfrew County.

The motion follows a presentation by Erin Lee, Executive Director of Lanark County Interval House and Community...