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Photo Contest
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It's time to vote! The photo contest is now over, it's time to vote for your favourites. The deadline for voting is 9 am on September 13. For full details see the 2010 Photo Contest Page.
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Highway 15 Petition
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The Township has created a petition to request the Ontario Government to use the 2007 design plans for the Crosby intersection on Highway 15 which offers considerably improved the level of visibility and safety to our residents crossing over Highway 15 than does the current Ministry of Transport proposal. Print the petition, sign it and bring it to the township office or send it directly to Steve Clark, our local MPP. See the Highway 15 Petition.
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Public Notice - Budget Amendment
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The Mayor and Council is hereby giving Notice as per the Municipal Act that Council is proposing to amend the 2010 Municipal Budget at a Meeting of Council on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office in Chantry.
Dianna G. Bresee
Clerk
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Eyeglasses Recycling
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The Township of Rideau Lakes is partnering with the Elgin Lions Club and Westport Lions Club to recycle your old eyeglasses to provide recycled eyewear free of charge to people in developing countries. For more info see the Eyeglasses Recycling Page. |
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Flag Contest
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 Council is sponsoring a Township of Rideau Lakes Flag Competition. We have a logo, but we don't have a flag so we're having a contest to see if someone can come up with a design that represents our township. The contest is open to everyone, young and old, artistic or not! Entries must be received by Noon on Friday October 1, 2010. For full details, see the Township of Rideau Lakes Flag Contest.
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Emerald Ash Borer
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An occurrence of the emerald ash borer has recently been reported near Mallorytown. If you see one in this area, please report it immediately to the township or the county. You can view the news release (PDF file) for details. Current information will be posted on a regular basis on the Limerick Forest website at www.limerickforest.ca |
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Child Care & Educator Appreciation Day
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Council Proclaimed October 27th, 2010 as Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in Rideau Lakes. |
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Poisonous Weeds
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The Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip are both poisonous plants and should be avoided. For info about these see: poisonous-weeds.pdf (400K PDF) |
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Transportation Initiative
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The Township of Rideau Lakes has been approved as a pilot project for a
transportation program in partnership with Every Kid in Our Communities of
Leeds Grenville. Anyone who requires transportation - to a doctor's
appointment, to visit friends/family, for an after school drive home or even
to go shopping, Lanark Transportation Association will provide this for you
- BUT - you must call and reserve your ride 72 hours in advance - and there
is a minimal fee for this service. Please call 1-877-445-5777 for more
information and to book your transportation requirements.
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Recreation and Parks Month |
Council Proclaimed June as Recreation and Parks Month in the Township of Rideau Lakes.
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Town Crier
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Council is pleased to announce that in June, David Boyd, Rideau Lakes Township Crier, will be attending the Chester World Town Crier Tournament in Chester England, proudly representing our beautiful Rideau Lakes Township. For more info see the Town Crier News. |
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Newboro & Portland Harbour Plans |
The Newboro and Portland Harbour Redevelopment Plans are available for viewing on the: Newboro and Portland Harbour Plans Page
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Waste Pickup - All Roads |
We've posted a list of all the roads in the Township, showing the waste collection day for each road. See the Waste Collection Days: Full Road List page
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2010 Calendar |
We've updated the Calendar to show the information for 2010. See the 2010 Calendar Page
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Free Tire Disposal |
The Township is pleased to announce that it has registered with the Ontario Tire Stewardship and now accepts used tires at the Portland Landfill Site at no charge. For more information on the program see the PDF brochure: Ontario Tire Stewardship Brochure
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RVCA Trees |
The RVCA planted over 150,000 trees in 2009 and is seeking new sites from rural landowners for 2010. For details see: RVCA News Release.
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Highway 15 Recommendation |
Council has passed a recommendation that the Ministry of Transport revert to their original 2007 plan for the section of Highway 15 where it intersects with County Road 42. The original 2007 plan would have considerably improved the level
of visibility and safety to our residents crossing over Highway 15, the current plan does not. Council also requested that local residents who have an interest in this intersection, directly send a letter to the Honourable Jim Bradley, Ontario Minister of Transportation. For details see: Highway 15 Recommendation Page
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Weekly Road Grading Report |
The Township of Rideau Lakes has initiated a new program of posting a report showing the grading status of Township gravel roads. The report will be posted every week to the Road Information Page.
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Official Plan Review 2009 |
The Township is starting its mandatory review of the Official Plan. For details see the Official Plan Review Page
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2010 Dog Tags |
The 2010 Dog Licence application form has been posted to the Permits Page
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Bag Tags |
everyone must purchase bag tags for curbside pickup of household garbage (1 tag per bag). Tags may be purchased for $2.00 each (no tax)
in sheets of 10. Bag tags have no expiry date (tags purchased in 2009 can be
used in 2010). For a listing of locations where to purchase bag tags
see the Bag Tags page
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Septic Reinspection Program |
the 2008 to 2012 schedule for the Septic Reinspection Program has been posted. See the Septic Reinspection Program page.
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Well Water Testing |
Well water testing is not a municipal function - however you may drop off your well water
samples at any one of several public health facilities. For more information see the Information Bulletin
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Adopt-A-Road |
The Township has established an Adopt-A-Road program as a public service program for volunteers to pick up litter along Township road right-of-ways. For more information see the Adopt-A-Road Page
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Building Inspector's Code of Conduct |
The Code of Conduct for Township Building Officials has been posted to the Development Services Department section. For details see the Building Inspector's Code of Conduct
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Does Your House have Working Fire Alarms? |
In Ontario approximately 70 percent of fire deaths occur in homes that are
not protected by working smoke alarms. If you do not have smoke alarms in your home, install them today. If you do have smoke alarms, test them regularly to ensure they work. For more information see the Fire Alarm News Page.
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Open Air Burning |
Please be advised that the Township has a new Open Air Burning By-Law, which does not allow burning during the day between 8 am to 6 pm (with the exception of campfires, defined as a fire 2'x2'x2'), during Fire Season (April 1 to October 31).
From November 1 to March 31, you may burn in the daytime, with a permit as long as you follow the rest of the regulations.
To check fire conditions you may call the Fire Condition Hotline at 613-928-2251, Ext. 600 or 1-800-928-2250, Ext. 600; this line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Information about this as well as Burning Regulations and Burning Permits can be found on the Fire Page.
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West Nile Virus |
For the latest information about the West Nile Virus in our area, please view the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health District Health Unit's West Nile Virus Page (note, this link will take you off the Township of Rideau Lakes website)
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Health Related News |
For the latest information on health issues, please view the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health Unit Website (note, this link will take you off the Township of Rideau Lakes website)
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Books and Videos for Sale |
The following are books and videos that are for
sale through the Township of Rideau Lakes. Please contact the Municipal
Office if you are interested in purchasing one.
- South Elmsley in the Making $15.00
- Hub of the Rideau $39.95
- Our Best Kept Secret (video) $10.00
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