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As part of its ongoing efforts to address what they call a ” complex, multi-faceted and systemic challenge” crisis, Lanark County has released information from its three-part series about homelessness in Lanark County.
Read MoreThe following is part two of a series about homelessness in Lanark County, provided by the County. In order to end homelessness, a number of strategies must be put in place. A proven strategy that has been endorsed internationally is “Housing First.” But what is it and does it really
Read MoreThe Town of Smiths Falls will have representation at the county level to help promote its tourism aspects. But the cost of $5,000 is not equitable, charged one councillor, as the tourism budget is $220,000 for the other municipalities across the county footprint. During a regular meeting of Lanark County
Read MoreLanark County is moving ahead with an innovative partnership that will see a supported housing program for Lanark County clients currently experiencing homelessness. At its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Lanark County Council directed staff to enter into an agreement with Lanark County Mental Health (LCMH) to provide $296,000 for the
Read MoreThe Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) will assume management responsibilities for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the county, following approval by Lanark County Council earlier this month. This decision comes as part of an ongoing effort to enhance emergency medical services within the community. During a recent corporate services committee
Read MoreThe second phase of a heating retrofit project will take place this year in Perth and Almonte, thanks to a housing grant allocation by Lanark County. Emily Hollington, director of community services for Lanark County, sought approval for the housing investment from the committee on Feb. 14, to the tune
Read MoreNew tourism products, day trips, cycling, fun family events and more are on the slate this year across Lanark County. Vanessa Dow, the county’s tourism and corporate relations coordinator, shared marketing and promotional plans for 2024 during the regular meeting of Lanark County council on Jan. 24. “Our goal is
Read MoreA draft agreement between Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls for tourism marketing has met with some hiccups. Lanark County Tourism has been exploring partnership opportunities to promote tourism more effectively in the county, and the Town of Smiths Falls has already agreed to pay $5,000 to the
Read MoreLanark County Social Services is celebrating its 50th anniversary in November – marking five decades of tremendous change in serving the community. The department began operations on Nov. 3, 1973 in the basement of Lanark Lodge, the county’s long-term care home. At the time, there were three field workers, a
Read MoreThree Smiths Falls residents are facing charges following an incident on Sept. 12 that led to a foot chase in a wooded area of Montague Township involving the OPP’s Canine Unit, among others. The Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the Provincial Repeat
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