Lanark County

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

We are gathering input about transportation-related needs and priorities in the County, and need your help to confirm our transportation vision and goals. Join us July 4th at the Carleton Place Farmer’s Market to discuss:

- The development of the new Lanark County Transportation Master Plan (TMP)
- Construction of a new roundabout on McNeely Avenue at Lake Avenue, planned for 2027

Saturday July 4, 2026 – 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Market Square: 7 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place

An online survey and detailed project presentation on the TMP are available from June 15th to July 12th 2026 for those who are unable to attend in person.

For more information, visit: https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/government/public-consultation/

06/16/2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference?

Lanark Lodge, a 163-bed long-term care home just outside of Perth at 115 Christie Lake Road, is seeking expressions of interest to create a warm, welcoming café onsite. It is converting its main-floor "Tuck Shop" space and invites experienced operators to partner in this service.

The opportunity offers a reliable, built-in market: residents, staff, steady daily visitor traffic from family members, friends, and allied health professionals.

A site visit is planned for Tuesday, June 23 at 3:30 p.m.

If you are interested in helping us to create a social hub that supports connection, enhances quality of life, and contributes to a positive experience for everyone who lives, works, and visits at Lanark Lodge, see more information, including the full Expression of Interest document, at https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/working/bidding-opportunities/ and respond as indicated in the document by June 28, 2026.

We hope to hear from you!

06/16/2026

Apply for Lanark County's Community Climate Grant today! 🌱

Eligible non-profit organizations can access up to $5,000 to support a climate-related project planned for 2026.

Applications accepted up to Sept. 30, 2026.

Learn more and apply at lanarkcounty.ca/climategrant

06/15/2026

Week 2 of the Silver Chain Challenge is in the books and Lanark County is maintaining our lead over County of Renfrew. Thanks so much to everyone who has logged active kilometres so far. The challenge continues all through June, so there is still time to walk, run or bike and log your distance to support Lanark County and win some prizes. Get started on our website: https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/government/roads-trails-transit/silver-chain-challenge/

We would love to see your photos and videos! Tag Lanark County on Facebook or Instagram and mention .

06/15/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada and includes National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. This is a time to recognize the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Not sure where to start?
📗Visit local libraries for books by Indigenous authors
📅Attend events and community gatherings
✅Explore a course about the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada (Indigenous Canada - University of Alberta offers a free course that explores Colonial and Indigenous histories, Indigenous knowledges about land and the environment, and
Indigenous worldviews, art and expression)

You can learn more about National Indigenous History Month at https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1683124800202/1683124846095

06/15/2026

To help celebrate Pride Month, check out Mississippi Valley Textile Museum's virtual exhibition “Fashioning Identity: Clothing and the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community of the Mississippi Valley."

Happy Pride!

Like a picture is worth a thousand words, your clothing says a lot about you— whether you know it or not. It can be a powerful tool in […]

06/15/2026

TRAIL MAINTENANCE REMINDER

Please note Lanark County will be applying calcium chloride to sections of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) and Tay-Havelock Trail for dust suppression during the week of June 15 to 19, 2026. The calcium chloride is diluted with water. It can cause some dryness on animal paws, but a quick rinse after exposure will reduce the chance of dry paws.

The trails will remain open during the process.

06/12/2026

Lanark County Council has asked staff to prepare an application for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Climate Ready Plans and Processes program. The application is expected to be submitted this fall.

Climate and Environmental Coordinator Elizabeth Boldt outlined the program at the recent public works committee meeting. The 2026 budget includes funds to hire a consultant to create a county-wide climate adaption plan that would capture risks and vulnerabilities related to climate change and outline actions to adjust to a changing climate.

Boldt explained FCM’s program could provide additional funding to complete the vulnerability and risk assessment and adaption planning through a cost-shared grant up to $105,000. The application would include hiring a consultant to do the assessment and mapping, identify interdepartmental county goals to reduce vulnerability to climate impacts (e.g., priority improvements for increased flood and storm intensity, building upgrades, emergency planning), and identify municipality-specific adaptation goals (e.g., flood management system upgrades, building improvements, heating/cooling centres, etc.).

Local municipalities will be invited to participate in and provide letters of support for the application, which could result in accessing expertise and creating municipality-specific goals, costs savings, consistency across local climate planning efforts, and future adaptation funding.