Heat Warning – Cooling Stations Available
Monday, 11 August 2025
Sustained heat and humidity are in the forecast. Please take precautions to stay cool and hydrated. Cooling Stations Available on Monday: Municipal Office – 75 George Street (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) ConnectWell Community Health - 207 Robertson Drive (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Stay safe and check in on neighbours and vulnerable individuals. Learn more at https://www.ontario.ca/page/extreme-heat
Total Burn Ban Now in Effect
Sunday, 10 August 2025
Due to extremely dry conditions and no rain in the forecast, the Township of Lanark Highlands has moved from a partial burn ban to a total burn ban, effective Sunday, 10 August 2025. Under a total burn ban NO OPEN AIR BURNING is permitted within the Municipality, including campfires and fireworks. Anyone found burning during this ban may face a fine and will be held responsible for all costs related to investigating, controlling and extinguishing any fire set or left…
Attention Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Property Owners
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Attention Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) Property Owners!! Lanark Highlands Township is currently surveying ICI property owners and business managers to determine if there is interest in providing a blue box recycling solution to ICI properties within the Township of Lanark Highlands. This is part of the Township initiative to determine how the Township will service ICI property recycling services with the introduction of the new Provincial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, which only covers residential properties as of January 1, 2026.…
Help Shape the Future of Lanark Highlands
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Join Us for a Community Conversation The Township of Lanark Highlands is developing a Corporate Strategic Plan for 2026–2030, and we would like to hear from you. We’re hosting four public consultation sessions this August and September, and we’re inviting residents, business owners, and community members to share their ideas, concerns, and aspirations for the future of our municipality. These sessions will provide an overview of our strategic planning process and offer you the opportunity to help shape the direction…
Night Paving Operations Scheduled for Ferguson Falls Road
Friday, 25 July 2025
Thomas Cavanagh Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin overnight paving work on County Road 15 (Ferguson Falls Road) from Pine Grove Road to Highway 7 next week. Night paving operations will take place beginning the evening of Monday, July 28 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and again each night through to Thursday, July 31. Work crews will be active during overnight hours to complete asphalt paving with minimal impact to daytime traffic. During this time, one lane will…
Be Part of the Conversation: 2026 Budget Planning
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
The Township of Lanark Highlands is beginning the process of developing its 2026 municipal budget, and community input is one of several important sources that will help inform this work. As part of our commitment to engagement, we’ve launched a brief survey to better understand the perspectives of residents, property owners, and business owners. Your responses will provide context for Council as they consider how best to allocate resources in a way that balances community priorities, legislative requirements, and financial…
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75 George Street,
PO BOX 340
Lanark, Ontario
K0G 1K0
613-259-2398
1-800-239-4695
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.