June 18, 2019
June 18, 2019
“It’s like saying please make bread, but we’re not giving you any flour to do it,” said the CEO and chief librarian of the Perth Union Library, describing the impact of recent massive budget cuts. In a report to Perth town council at its June 11 Committee of the Whole meeting, Erika Heeson said the Southern Ontario […]
Perth town council has approved plans for the town’s police services board to apply for two provincial grants aimed at giving a major boost to local community safety and policing initiatives. In a report prepared by Chief Administrative Officer Ronald Ladd for their monthly meeting held Tuesday, May 28, councillors were informed that the Ministry […]
The 2019 ski season may be over, but a new piece of equipment funded by the Perth & District Community Foundation is expected to benefit skiers at Murphys Point Provincial Park for years to come. The Tay Valley Cross-Country Ski Club (TVCCSC) and the Friends of Murphys Point Park partnered in 2018 to seek funds […]
Users of Lanark County’s five public libraries are beginning to feel the loss of the interlibrary loan program. The Interlibrary Loan delivery service was scrapped after the 2019 Ontario Budget saw a 50% budget decrease to the Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS), which organized the service. According to the most recent Ministry of Tourism, Culture […]
The need for sidewalks and lower speed limits on highway 7 are priorities identified by Perth residents in a recent survey conducted by town staff, who are in the process of developing an active transportation plan for the town. At a meeting of Perth town council’s Committee of the Whole Tuesday, May 7, Director of […]
The impact of cuts to local services like those provided by the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit are going to cost Perth money, says Mayor John Fenik. In a presentation to Perth town council’s Committee of the Whole Tuesday, May 7, health unit representatives Jane Hess and Alexis Green said budget cuts are […]
The 2019 Lanark County Public Works construction season is already underway, with rehabilitation and paved shoulder work planned for 21.3 kilometres and pavement preservation projects on 40 km. The total construction budget for this year is up slightly, at $7.76 million, but revenues have also increased: federal gas tax funding is covering $1.82 million and […]
Thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers, efforts to hear the voice of local business as part of an innovative project have exceeded expectations. Lanark County, in partnership with Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), is delivering the Business Retention & Expansion (BR+E) Project, which aims to support and strengthen local business across the […]
Young musicians from across the region are invited to play in the Stewart Park Festival Youth Coffeehouse where they can compete for a chance to perform at the award-winning festival this summer. The Coffeehouse is an invitation to all youth musicians living within Lanark County and Rideau Lakes. The coffeehouse concert gives youth ages 14-21 […]
Perth council is now required to think about and make public the effects council’s decisions will have on climate change. Council voted unanimously to make a separate subheading stating whether the impact is positive, negative, neutral or if the effect is not yet known. “It will either be changing our ways to reduce our carbon […]
Majority of the council voted not to read the letter Monday night. Mayor Pankow and Smiths Falls Town Councilors, I am writing this evening to express my concerns regarding the recent behavior and actions of members of Town Council. I have lived in this town for 35 years and I have never once felt compelled […]
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The Hall of Remembrance military museum at Perth’s Legion has unveiled a unique display for its season opening on Friday, May 3. The exhibit features soldier William Del Donegan, who was one of 2,100 Canadian men killed during the 10-day “Battle of Hill 70” in World War I. Donegan, who died on Aug. 16, 1917, […]
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Recent heavy rains across the province have swollen lakes and rivers across several watersheds and resulted in water ponding on many properties. Some properties have been affected by flooding. Flood water and water ponding around wells and septic systems can affect the safety of your drinking water and how your septic system works. The Leeds Grenville […]
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Zens Inn, Prescott’s newest accommodation provider, celebrated its grand opening with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 25th. Town of Prescott Mayor & members of Council, business and community representatives and other invited guests were in attendance, to welcome owners Ashley & Josee Davies and their exciting new business to Downtown Prescott. Located […]
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