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Lanark County Media Release - September 30, 2022

Lanark County marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Lanark County recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a flag-raising ceremony
and commemoration at the Administration Building on Friday afternoon.

“Today is a day to reflect on the painful and lasting effects of residential schools in Canada, and to
honour survivors, their families, and their communities,” said Warden John Fenik (Perth Mayor) at the
flag-raising ceremony. “It is also a day to remember the many...

Municipal Office and Waste Site Hours - Nation Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  Friday, September 30th, 2022

MUNICIPAL OFFICE

The Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Friday, September 30th, 2022 in observation of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and will re-open Monday, October 3rd at 8:30 a.m.

WASTE SITES

All Municipal Waste Sites will be CLOSED on Friday, September 30th, 2022.

2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION - Voter Information Letters

2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Voter Information Letters 

Electors in Tay Valley Township will be casting their votes for the offices of Reeve, Deputy Reeve, Councillor, and School Board Trustee in the 2022 Municipal Election in October.

Internet and telephone voting will be available throughout the voting period of Monday, October 17th at 8:30 a.m. through to Monday, October 24th at 8:00 p.m.  There will be no paper ballot.

A Voter Information Letter will be mailed directly to electors...

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - Media Release - September 21, 2022

Mosquitoes and West Nile virus awareness

September has remained warm and those pesky mosquitoes are still active. You can still enjoy the outdoors by taking a few steps  to protect yourself from mosquito bites and the viruses they spread.  Mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile virus are spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.  For most people, the risk of illness is low but for some (elderly or immune-compromised) the risk of disease can be severe. The Health...

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - Media Release - September 14, 2022

Be Tick Smart during Hunting Season

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to remind everyone that ticks are still active well into the fall.  Hunters are at a higher risk of exposure to ticks that can cause Lyme disease while out in the forest and in contact with leaf litter where ticks are located.

Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors; but remember to be tick smart. While not all Black legged ticks in our area carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease, a significant number...