"The need for safe, outdoor recreational activities for families is even greater during the pandemic, and we thank Ferguson Forest Centre for offering such a wonderful space," said Mayor Nancy Peckford. The North Grenville Scouting is also on Facebook. North Kesteven District Council website, providing information on council services and related subjects, for residents, businesses and visitors. North Grenville’s Council would like to hear from residents and businesses on their experience with rural broadband. 0. The changes include: biweekly solid waste collection North Grenville council passed a resolution at the meeting on Nov. 3 to give site plan approval to a new cannabis facility in the municipality, which is located about an hour south of Ottawa. Regular garbage pickup will be biweekly and recycling will remain the same. To donate to Big Sky Ranch, visit their website at www.bigskyranch.ca. The Grenville Hub is conveniently located next to the Elizabeth Shopping Centre and the Civic Centre on Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth. The North Grenville Community Service Council (NGCSC) made a $1,500 donation to Big Sky Ranch at the end of December to help them with their costs over the winter. The North Grenville Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee (CEDAC) is made up of municipal staff and representatives from the local business community who have been appointed by Council. This site uses cookies to store information on your computer, to improve your experience. 12/19/2020 Check out North Grenville's 2020/2021 Winter/Spring PLAY Guide and stay up-to-date on municipal recreation programs (public skating! ). Council has allocated $100,000 to establish the Small Business Grant (SBG) program. Any local organization or individual can send in a request to the members to be assessed by the Board. We’re really, really touched and honoured that they’ve included the animals in that care of the community.”, Because of the generous support of the NGCSC, Big Sky Ranch will be able to upgrade their failing heating systems in the barns to make sure the animals are safe and warm over the winter. We’re going to be getting larger propane heaters and they’ll last a long time.”, Big Sky Ranch is currently closed to visitors due to COVID-19. School Council Roles & Responsibilities. Early last year, North Grenville received a […] The North Grenville Police Services Board initially proposed the creation of the committee at a council meeting Monday, Jan. 13. North Grenville’s Committee of the Whole discussed the live streaming of future meetings at this week’s meeting held earlier tonight. The new waste management program now includes weekly organic (food waste) collection, seasonal curbside pickup of leaf and yard waste, as well as large and bulky items. 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This is in addition to the Mayoral Task Force on Affordable Housing struck in January and the Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee convened in … In 2019, the average price of a home was $413,474, according to the task force. bookings during pandemic, Galaxy S21 Plus specs vs. S21 Ultra vs. S20 Plus vs. S20 Ultra: Samsung S phones compared, Sarah Fuller introduces Vice President Kamala Harris on 'Celebrating America', With passion and fashion, Lady Gaga delivers powerful anthem, The Upgraded Chemex Was the Best Gift I Got in 2020, This Lottery Winner Can't Redeem His Prize Corvette, From Biden's Bible to the colour purple: 5 things you may have missed during the inauguration, Biden administration calls China sanctions on Trump officials 'unproductive and cynical', Used Samsung Galaxy Phones: A guide on where and how to buy used S7, S8, S9, S10 or Note 5, 8, 9, Porzingis' big night leads Mavericks past Pacers 124-112, Jessica Szohr Breastfeeds Her Infant Daughter After Previously Sharing She Was 'Nervous' to Do So, These Dog Food Subscriptions Will Make Your Life So Much Easier, This Milk Frother with Over 4,000 Five-Star Ratings Can Recreate Starbucks Drinks. for the North Grenville Historical Society Archives. The United Counties Council is approving a recommendation to include a new four-lane bridge across the Kemptville Creek for the County Road 43 project. North Grenville is a township in eastern Ontario, Canada, in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville on the Rideau River.It is located just south of Ottawa in Canada's National Capital Region.. Big Sky Ranch Office Manager, Pauline Lafleur, says they are very grateful for the support of the NGCSC. Pauline says they are always blown away by the community’s support of the Ranch and are hopeful that they will be able to welcome people back to visit the animals in 2021. The term of Council is 4 years and the current Council’s term began December 1, 2018 and runs until November 15, 2022. However, they are always looking for donations of disinfectants like Lysol wipes, bleach and Pine-Sol, and animal feed which can be purchased from Willow’s Agriservices in Kemptville. govt. The North Grenville Civic Awards has been a tradition in the Municipality since 2009. Historical. As housing demand soared, so did prices, both for purchase and rent. This is especially important considering they have animals like emus, which aren’t built for the cold weather. Cameron died peacefully at his home in Kemptville, aged 80, on Sunday. This is the second year that the NGCSC has supported Big Sky Ranch with a donation to help them get through the winter. This is your very first post. September 4, 2012 // 1. “There are four barns, and we put heating systems that we could afford at the time; but they’re insufficient, so we’re needing to upgrade them,” Pauline says. These Lazy Dog Breeds Are Perfect For Old People. This is a healing place and the animals give back so much.”. Hilary Thomson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The North Grenville Times, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, B.C. Residents of North Grenville will start seeing changes to garbage collection starting Feb. 1. 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How the Ferguson Forest Centre was saved. “Because of people’s kindness, we’re able to now. “[This year] there was a request from a member club that they again needed funding.” Requests like these are not something the NGCSC usually addresses, so special funding was used from members. David Shanahan-January 13, 2021. On behalf of North Grenville's Council, we wish you a wonderful holiday and a safe and healthy New Year. Anyone can also donate to the NGCSC. North Grenville Community Service Council supports Big Sky Ranch. The mayor applauded the police services board's chairperson Bruce Harrison and vice-chairperson Don Sherritt for the time and effort they devote to the board. ... - Distributes promptly to each council member material identified by the ministry for distribution to school council members and posts the material in a school location accessible to parents; The changes to residential waste collection will go into effect on February 1st, 2021. The announcement, when it came, was like a bolt from the blue, bringing shock and dismay to the residents of North Grenville. If you have questions about how to get involved, please contact us. North Grenville Council has made changes to the waste management program in the municipality. The Board’s mandate is to look into emergency requests that are sent to member groups. Hello world! North Grenville now has a new direction when it comes to tourism in the municipality. Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road #44, PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0, Municipal Office Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 285 County Road #44, PO Box 130 Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0. To make a donation, send a cheque, made out to the NGCSC, to PO Box 1992, Kemptville, ON. The NGCSC is a Board made up of representatives from the Kemptville Lions Club, the Kemptville Kinsmen, the Rotary Club of Kemptville, the Knights of Columbus 5333, and Legion 212. The School Council for 2017-18 is comprised of the following: Chair: Vice-Chair: Secretary: Treasurer: Staff Rep(s): Members: Meetings will be held on the following dates: In 2019, the municipality launched a new dedicated tourism program, which included a new Explore North Grenville website, the hiring of a tourism summer student, and the launch of new social media channels. Community Grieves Passing of first North Grenville Mayor Don Cameron Written on Saturday, 09 January 2021 12:52 Council Requests Input from Community on New Road Safety Policies Municipality of North Grenville Survey We are committed to making the Municipality of North Grenville a great place to live, work and play. North Grenville is part of Valley Highlands Area, which is part of Voyageur Council, which is (finally) part of Scouts Canada. History. Together, they are responsible for directing and implementing North Grenville's Economic Development Strategy. Council presented a few deserving North Grenville residents with awards for their volunteerism and dedication to the community at the last Council meeting of 2020. We look forward to working together! Council recognizes the importance of fast, reliable and affordable broadband, and understands that broadband networks are essential for our residents and businesses to prosper. Municipality of North Grenville, Design & Development:  TD Graham + Associates & Probase Web, Municipal Representative at United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, Police Services Board, Corporate Services Liaison, Economic Development Committee, NG Accessible Transportation Committee, Old Town Kemptville BIA Board, Planning & Development Liaison, Economic Development Committee, North Grenville Chamber of Commerce, Ferguson Forest Centre Board, Public Works Liaison, Heritage Advisory Committee, Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association, Police Services Board, Active Transportation Advisory Committee, North Grenville Public Library, Parks, Recreation & Culture Liaison, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Emergency & Protective Services Liaison, Community Emergency Management Committee, Kemptville College Foundation, Kemptville District Hospital Board, Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Builders, Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy Brochure, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Advisory Committee, Community & Economic Development Advisory Committee, Health, Wellness & Fitness Advisory Committee. “They had no money for hydro and they made an appeal,” Claire says. North Grenville residents should soon be able to watch live council meetings from home. Information about the Order's impact to City programs and services is available here.For information from the Pitt County Health Department, click here. The following news items were among the issues discussed at the Feb. 3 North Grenville Committee of the Whole meeting. For more information, please contact Dan Gilpin at ngscouts@gmail.com. January 13, 2021. In closing, may I suggest and propose that this project be considered an in-house and collaborative effort on the part of the Municipality, staff and myseif as North Grenville's Canada 150 Tribute to the Military. Ferguson Forest Centre has partnered with the municipality of North Grenville to open a new toboggan hill for children and adults to enjoy, without having to leave town. K0G 1J0. All meetings are open to North Grenville District High School families. As an Avid Thai Cook, I Had to Know: Is Store-Bought Curry Paste Ever Okay? It aims to provide a space that encourages and promotes lifelong learning, physical activity, healthy living, social connections, participation and enjoyment. emailProtector.addCloakedMailto("ep_43d636b1", 1); Hours: Monday through Friday9:00 am - 4:00 pm, © Cookie Settings. Developers have flocked to North Grenville to meet the demand from the Ottawa exiles, but their solutions tend to be sprawling homes on one-acre lots, not the affordable options preferred by council. Welcome to WordPress.com! Read more about CEDAC here. Flags at the North Grenville Municipal Centre have been lowered to half-mast to honour the passing of Don Cameron, the first mayor of the amalgamated municipality of North Grenville… In keeping with this commitment, Council launched a two-year Work Plan which sets strategic direction for our community. The State has extended a modified Stay at Home Order until January 29, 2021. 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