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2022 Angel Tree Program A Success

Another Successful Year for the Angel Tree Program!

A huge thank you to the Tay Valley Community for the kindness and generosity shown this year. Every Angel card on the Tay Valley Municipal Christmas tree was filled and the lobby full of gifts when OPP officers came to collect the donations. 

A special thank you to the Perth OPP detachment for organizing the program and spreading Christmas cheer! 

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - Media Release - December 1, 2022

Health Unit Concerned by Recent Local Area Drug Poisonings (Overdoses)

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is reporting multiple drug poisonings (overdoses) over the last 4 days, across Leeds, Grenville and Lanark.  Some of these incidents have been fatal.  This spike has been identified through the Overdose Early Warning System that collects drug poisoning (overdose) information through the online overdose reporting tool (link to tool).

The Health Unit along with community...

Lanark County Media Release - November 29, 2022

Long-time land division committee members acknowledged

Lanark County CAO Kurt Greaves, Clerk Jasmin Ralph and County Planner Julie Stewart recognized members of the 2019-2022 land division committee for their years of service and dedication to the county at a recent meeting.

The committee is made up by three non-elected citizens appointed for a four-year term coinciding with the term of council. It is funded entirely by fees collected during the land division application process. Under the Planning...

Angel Tree Gifts Due December 2, 2022

REMINDER - Angel Tree Gifts need to be returned by December 2, 2022

We have two Angel Cards left!

The Angel Tree Program put on by Family and Children's Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville & OPP is back for their 37th year!

The Angel Tree Program started in November 1986 at the Lanark County OPP Detachment with 50 Angels. Over the years the program has expanded and exceeds over 650 Angels. The "Angels" are children involved with Family and Children's Services of Lanark, Leeds...

Lanark County Media Release - November 23, 2022

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Nov. 23, 2022.

Council Submits Delegation Requests for ROMA: Council passed a motion approving to submit requests for delegations with various ministries at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference taking place in January.

Clerk Jasmin Ralph outlined the requests in a report to council, including:

• Ministry of Long-Term care: Request relates to a number of challenges for long-term care homes in Lanark County and across...