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Media Release - Lanark County's 2023 construction projects outlined

For immediate releaseApril 25, 2023

Lanark County’s 2023 construction season is underway! In 2023, the public works department plans to complete pavement preservation on 27 kilometres of roads, with rehabilitation and paved shoulders scheduled for 21 km.

The total capital budget for this year is $11.9 million, with the federal Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), formerly known as the federal gas tax, covering almost $2 million, and $1 million...

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Media Release - April 5, 2023 Council and Committee Meeting Cancellation

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Due to inclement weather the April 5th, 2023 Lanark County Council and Committee has been cancelled. Rescheduled dates will be posted shortly.

For more information/media interviews, contact:Jasmin Ralph, ClerkLanark County613-267-4200E-mail: jralph@lanarkcounty.ca

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Media Release - Declaration of Significant Weather Event

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As per Regulation 239/02 of the Municipal Act 2001, due to significant ice rain as of 4pm Wednesday April 5th, 2023, Lanark County has declared a significant weather event. This declaration suspends the standard timelines required for Lanark County to meet their winter maintenance objectives until the municipality declares the significant weather event has ended. It may take longer than usual to bring the condition of the roads back...

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Media Release - New tourism and corporate relations coordinator joins county

For immediate releaseMarch 29, 2023

Lanark County is pleased to announce Vanessa Dow has been hired for the Tourism and Corporate Relations Coordinator position in the Clerk's department starting on April 3.

Dow come to the Lanark County position with experience in business development, tourism, event coordination, partnership development and executing marketing strategies, most recently with the Smiths Falls & District Chamber of...

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Media Release - Connection Room Opens at Lanark Lodge

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March 28, 2023

A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday at Lanark Lodge to mark the opening of the Connection Room in the Maples Neighbourhood.

The design of the room is based on dementia-care research.

“The room aims to provide a supportive environment to those living with dementia – one that fosters life well-being,” explained Carey Duncan, director of long-term care. “This includes creating an environment where residents...

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