Lanark County

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

TOMORROW (MAY 28)!

We’re hosting FREE Contractor Training!🏠

Learn about High Performance Homes and Better Homes Lanark. ✅

📅 May 28, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00am – 12:00pm

📍 Public Works Training Room, Lanark County Public Works, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON

🔗 Register here: https://betterhomeslanarkcontractortrainingMay2026.eventbrite.com

05/26/2026

Lanark County Council meets tomorrow (May 27). The meetings may be attended by the public in person or via livestream through Lanark County’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com//streams. Once the livestream is available, it will show under the “Live” tab on the channel.

The regular council session begins at 5 p.m. There are no scheduled delegations or presentations. Reports include community services, corporate services and the striking committee. By-laws include the Cross-Border Ambulance Agreement with the County of Renfrew and the Development Charges Amending By-law.

Next is the public works committee of the whole meeting. There are no scheduled delegations or presentations. Discussion reports include the sale of a surplus lot on Highway 43/Rainbow Valley Drive, the Enterprise Fleet Management agreement and the Climate Adaptation Plan. Verbal reports include the Climate Action Working Group and the Lanark County Truck Roadeo results.

Next is the economic development committee of the whole meeting. Discussion reports include the Business Retention and Expansion introduction, Mississippi Mills Official Plan Amendments No. 35 (enabling Community Planning Permit System) and No. 34 (Downtown Secondary Plan), and an Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (Tay-Havelock) pilot project. Verbal reports include Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation, Lanark County Municipal Trails Sub-Committee and Lanark County Community Highlights.

Agendas can be found under “Government” then “Council and Committees” at www.lanarkcounty.ca. Hope to see you there!

05/26/2026

The Silver Chain Challenge is back this June!

Get outside, get active, and help Lanark County take the top spot as we go head-to-head with Renfrew County.

✔ Walk, run, or ride anywhere in the County
✔ Log your kilometres throughout June
✔ Share your journey using

👉 Start moving June 1 and track your progress online. Let’s see how far we can go together!

Learn more at www.lanarkcounty.ca/silverchain

05/25/2026

Night paving operations scheduled for Highway 511

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin overnight paving work on Highway 511 from 800 metres south of Campbell's Road continuing north for 3.4 km.

The night paving operations will begin the evening of Tuesday, May 26 and continue overnight on Thursday, May 28 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night.

Work crews will be active during overnight hours to complete asphalt paving with minimal impact to daytime traffic. During this time, one lane will remain open to traffic. A pilot vehicle will be in operation to safely guide vehicles through the construction zone.

“Motorists are reminded to exercise caution, follow signage and flagging personnel, and expect minor delays,” said Public Works Manager Sam Poole. “The County appreciates your patience and cooperation.”

05/25/2026

Thinking about running for municipal office?

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is hosting free candidate information sessions in Lanark County this July . These sessions are designed to help you understand what it takes to run and serve in local government.

Learn about:
• Roles and responsibilities of council
• Eligibility requirements and the nomination process
• Campaign finances and compliance
• Voting processes and key resources

July 9 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Council Chambers
Hybrid: In-person or online

July 16 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Carleton Place Arena Multipurpose Room, 75 Neelin St., Carleton Place
In-person only

RSVP by July 6th: [email protected]

05/25/2026

REDUCE SPEED IN CONSTRUCTION ZONES: Designated construction zones are established to reduce speed limits as a preventive measure to protect the safety and well-being of workers and motorists. The Highway Traffic Act gives municipalities authority to designate construction zones on roads in their jurisdictions and provides the ability to double fines for speeding in designated construction zones when workers are present. This makes it easier for municipalities to reduce enforceable speed limits.

Once designated by an authorized individual, a construction zone must be marked with signs in accordance with the regulation.

Please slow down and observe posted speeds in designated zones. Stay safe!

05/22/2026

REMINDER - TOMORROW (MAY 23)!

We want to hear from you about the K&P Trail and your ideas for how it can be used and managed in the future!

Lanark County is hosting a public open house to gather information and to share general updates as the County moves forward with purchase of the K&P Trail within Lanark Highlands Township.

Lanark County staff will be available throughout the session to gather feedback, provide information and respond to questions. Your feedback will be used to build the management plan for the K&P Trail.

OPEN HOUSE DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hopetown Hall, 5633 Hwy 511, Hopetown, ON

This is a drop-in event. No formal presentation is planned. For more information prior to the open house, please visit our website: www.lanarkcounty.ca/consultation

05/21/2026

Lanark Lodge recently celebrated all of its dedicated volunteers with a social gathering and BBQ lunch. Thank you to each and every volunteer who gives time to the residents of the home! We appreciate all you do!