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Media Release - Health Unit June 6th, 2023
Pesticide Use
The Township of Lanark Highlands intends to utilize Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. to control weeds along rural roadsides within the Township.
The spraying will occur on pre-selected municipal roads within the Township of Lanark Highlands.
The Contractor will be using the following pesticides registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada): ClearView Herbicide (Reg #29752), containing the active ingredients Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt), and Gateway Adjuvant (Reg #31470), containing the active ingredients Paraffinic Oil and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants.
This pesticide use falls under the exception to the cosmetic pesticides ban mentioned in subsection 7.1 (2) of the Pesticides Act for uses related to the promotion of public health or safety.
Commencing: Approx. June 25 through July 12, 2024 (weather permitting and contractor availability).
For further information contact:
Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc.; 613-938-2117 (collect calls accepted)
The Township of Lanark Highlands Public Works; 613-259-2398, x239 or Toll Free 1-800-239-4695 x 239 or via email at
For information regarding targeted spot spraying of weeds,, including details of the specific road sections and how they will be treated, visit the Township of Lanark Highlands website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca. These lists outline the control method to be used, which include targeted spot spraying, hand removals and no spray zones.
Pickleball
Join the Pickleball Community
Games are played at Robertson Lake Hall located at 4101 South Lavant Road.Directions:
Annual Membership
$50.00
All members of the household and visiting family and friends are covered under the same membership.
Pay per Use
$5.00
For adults or children over 12 and
FREE for children 12 and under
Paddles
Paddles are available to rent at $2.00 per use.
Paddles for use by children under 12 are free.
2 balls will also be provided
The pickleball court is located at Roberson Lake Hall located at 4101 South Lavant Road.
The court is locked at all times and must be accessed by a key.
Members
Members will receive their own numbered key to access the court whenever they want to play and as often as they'd like to play. The court has lights so use in the evenings is an option.
Non-Members
Non-members can reserve the court by emailing .
White Lake Sports Centre
1376 Snye Road, White Lake
Come out and join in a game of pickleball, badminton, table tennis or 3 on 3 ball hockey.
For more information, contact:
André Paquet
Website
Wild Parsnip Education
Public Notices
Lanark Highlands Roads to be Sprayed for Wild Parsnip in 2025
Resources
No Spray Agreements
Adopt-A-Road 2024
Council, Boards and Committee Schedule
Weekly News September 26th- October 3rd, 2022
(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, September 26, 2022 and Monday, October 3, 2022 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 485 calls for service.
Weekly News September 12th- September 19th, 2022
(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, September 12, 2022 and Monday, September 19, 2022 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 461 calls for service.
Weekly News August 29th- September 15th, 2022
(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, August 29, 2022 and Monday, September 5, 2022 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 449 calls for service.
Weekly News August 8th- August 15th, 2022
(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, August 8, 2022 and Monday, August 15, 2022 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 405 calls for service.
Weekly News August 1st- August 8th, 2022
(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, August 1, 2022 and Monday, August 8, 2022 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 341 calls for service.
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.