South Glengarry Community Guide 2023

Photo taken by Raisin Region Conservation Authority

COUNCIL MEETING DATES

May 1, 2023 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

May 15, 2023 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

June 5, 2023 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

June 19, 2023 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

July 4, 2023 Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

July 17, 2023

August 8, 2023

September 5, 2023

September 18, 2023

MISSED A MEETING?

Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM

All Council meetings are now live streamed to the South Glengarry YouTube Channel and archived online. Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month.

In the event a meeting should fall on a holiday, it is rescheduled for the Tuesday of that week. All regular meetings are held at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers located at Tartan Hall in Williamstown.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH GLENGARRY HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Friday, April 7th, 2023

Good Friday

Monday, April 10th, 2023 Easter Monday

Monday, May 22nd, 2023 Victoria Day

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

In lieu of Canada Day

Monday, August 7th, 2023 Civic Holiday

Monday, September 4th, 2023 Labour Day

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Canada's Oldest Annual Fair

August 11, 12 & 13, 2023

See you at the Fair!

Raisin River Canoe Race

April 15, 2023

Race starts at 10:30 a.m.

Location: St. Andrews West

(St. Andrews Catholic School, 17283 County Rd 18, St Andrews West, ON K0C 2A0) to Williamstown

(Char-Lan Recreation Centre, 19740 John Street, Williamstown ON K0C 2J0)

Age: All ages

Cost: No cost for spectators

Contact: info@rrca.on.ca

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority’s 50th Anniversary Raisin River Canoe Race is taking place on April 15, 2023. One of the longest canoe races in eastern Ontario, the Raisin River Canoe Race is an immensely popular springtime event that attracts hundreds of participants, who paddle through a 30-kilometre racecourse from St. Andrews West in South Stormont to Williamstown in South Glengarry while being cheered on by enthusiastic shoreline supporters. The Canoe Race is always held during the spring melt, when water levels on the Raisin River are high and flows are favourable. Contestants get a front-row seat to the natural beauty of the Raisin River and surrounding landscape, as the river’s racecourse meanders through agricultural lands, villages, rapids, and forests.

www.quiltofbelonging.ca

Quilt of Belonging is a collaborative work of art whose mission is to recognize Canada’s diversity, celebrate our common humanity and promote harmony and compassion among people.

The Board of Directors of Quilt of Belonging invite all to CELEBRATE the Quilt of Belonging on display!

Location : The Meeting Place at the Williamstown Fair Grounds Williamstown, Ontario

Date : Friday June 09 -2023

(reserved for school children & organized groups)

Date : Saturday June 10 -2023 9:00 am / 5:00 pm

(open to the public)

Date : Sunday June 11- 2023 9:00 am / 5:00 pm (open to the public)

No admission but donations are appreciated (tax receipts will be available)

If you wish to contact us please see website for contact information or Mackie Robertson / Chairman of the Board 613-347-2935

COME HAVE SOME FUN!

JULY 31-AUGUST 4

• SUMMER ART CAMP: Imagination and Messy Art! (ages 5-10)

10am-2pm: $200 + HST

JULY 3-JULY 7

• SUMMER ART CAMP: High Seas Adventure!

(ages 5-10)

10am-2pm: $200 + HST

• SUMMER ART MASTER CLASS: Painting

(ages 10+)

3pm-5pm: $150 + HST _____________________________________________________

JULY 10-JULY 14

• SUMMER ART CAMP: The Amazing Rainforest!

(ages 5-10)

10am-2pm: $200 + HST

• SUMMER ART MASTER CLASS: Sculpture & 3D (ages 10+)

3pm-5pm: $150 + HST _____________________________________________________

JULY 17-JULY 21

• SUMMER ART CAMP: Harry Potter! (ages 5-10) 10am-2pm: $200 + HST

• SUMMER ART MASTER CLASS: Stop Motion Animation (ages 10+)

3pm-5pm: $150 + HST

JULY 24-JULY 28

• SUMMER ART CAMP: Prehistoric Era! (ages 5-10)

10am-2pm: $200 + HST

• SUMMER ART MASTER CLASS: Drawing Animals (ages 10+)

3pm-5pm: $150 + HST

• SUMMER ART MASTER CLASS: Faces, Portraits & People (ages 10+)

3pm-5pm: $150 + HST _____________________________________________________

AUGUST 8-AUGUST 11 (no camp or class Monday August 7)

• SUMMER ART CAMP: Beach Party! (ages 5-10)

10am-2pm: $160 + HST

• SUMMER ART MASTER CLASS: Mixed Media & Collage (ages 10+)

3pm-5pm: $120 + HST _____________________________________________________

AUGUST 14-AUGUST 18

• SUMMER ART CAMP: Enchanted Forest, Secret Garden! (ages 5-10)

10am-2pm: $200 + HST

• SUMMER ART MASTER CLASS: Sculpture and 3D (ages 10+)

3pm-5pm: $150 + HST _____________________________________________________

AUGUST 21-AUGUST 25

• SUMMER ART CAMP: Build It, sculpture and 3D! (ages 5-10)

10am-2pm: $200 + HST

• SUMMER ART MASTER CLASS: PAINTING (ages 10+)

3pm-5pm: $150 + HST

Where: Crayon Box Studio, 5622 County Rd. 20, South Glengarry LIMITED SPACES, BY REGISTRATION ONLY. robin@crayonboxcollective.com | 613-360-4037

https://crayonboxcollective.com/creative-arts-summer

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Spring Dinner

Saturday April 29th

Education Day - A Day in the Life of 1790s Williamstown

May TBA

Museum Opening Day

May 13th

Glengarry Artists Collective Exhibit

Saturday, May 13, 2023-Sunday, June 19, 2023

Thursday Tea Talks @ 2:00 p.m. May 25, June 8, June 22, July 6, July 20

Annual Wine & Cheese

Wednesday, June 21st

Linda Norton & Tracy

Chisholm Art Exhibit

Saturday, June 24, 2023

– Sunday, August 6, 2023

Ribfest

September TBA

Apples and Arts Tour

Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30th

Glen Nevis, St Margaret of Scotland Church is having their

ANNUAL SOCIAL

Sunday, July 9, 2023. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.

Please contact the museum for further details: 613-347-3547 or gnlmuseum@gmail.com

RRCA FAMILY FISHING DAY

July 7, 2023

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gray’s Creek Conservation Area, 18045 County Road 2, Cornwall, ON

Age: All ages Cost: Free Contact: info@rrca.on.ca

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority’s Family Fishing Day returns to Gray’s Creek Conservation Area on Friday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event lets young anglers and their families try their hand at catching fish while also enjoying a barbecue and a chance to win several prizes through a friendly fishing competition. A fishing licence is not required, as the event takes place during Ontario’s licence-free fishing week. The event is a fun way for families to learn about the region’s fish species, practice proper fishing techniques, and simply enjoy spending time in nature together.

Hundreds of anglers of all skill levels typically join the event. While all ages are welcome, anglers aged 16 and under will have a chance to win prizes awarded for several categories, including biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish caught. RRCA staff and volunteers will be on hand to help measure, weigh, and identify the day’s catches. Participants are strongly encouraged to observe proper fishing and water safety practices. For those without fishing equipment, the RRCA will be lending out rods, hooks and bobbers, while supplies last.

44th Annual Great Raisin River Footrace

5K and 11K along the scenic Raisin River, a perfect morning to cap off a wonderful weekend at the Fair!

There is also a 150M Kids Fun Run

Date: Sunday, August 13

Location: Sir John Johnson Manor House

Time: 7:00-8:15 am — Bib pickup and late registration

8:15 am — Kid’s “Fun Run” begins (kids 10 & under, not running the race)

8:30 am — 11K run begins

8:35 am — 5K run begins

10:00-11:30 am

— Refreshments, snacks, awards and fundraising total announcement

Glengarry Nor’westers and Loyalist Museum

photo: Dick Budge

TD Summer Reading Club

SDG Library is pleased to announce the return of the TD Summer Reading Club. This program for children ages 5 and up helps build literacy skills, generate a love of learning and provides fun of course! For more information on the TD Summer Reading Club, we invite parents to check out sdglibrary.ca.

SDG Library has two branches located in Lancaster and Williamstown to suit all your needs- and a Little Free Library in Martintown. Visit us during branch open hours to learn about what the Library has to offer we’re challenging your notions about what a library is and we’re always finding new ways to “Connect. Create. Explore.”

Optimist club of Lancaster Garage Sale

May

to 2:00 p.m. at Smithfield Park

Annual Lancaster Yard Sale

July 15, 2023

This is a community-organized event that is held on the third Saturday of July each year. Table setups start early in the morning until 2:00 pm. That little something you no longer need may be that little something that someone else is looking for!

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Christmas Tree Collection

Week of January 16-19 on your regular scheduled collection day. Remove all decorations and tree bags.

Leaf & Yard Waste Collection

Weekly from May to November on your regular scheduled collection day.

Large Item Pick Up

Week of May 23-26 on your regular scheduled collection day. Hazardous Waste Day Collection

September 23, 2023

Holiday Collection is a day later this week.

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CONTAINERS CANNOT EXCEED 95 GALLONS 50 LBS PER BAG

NOTE: Any garbage bag over the 2 bag limit will require a Bag Tag. Thank you for respecting our bag limit.

WEEKLY GARBAGE LIMIT - 2 Bags OR Online

BAG TAGS Available to Purchase Municipal Office

6 Oak Street, Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

REPORT a Missed Collection www.southglengarry.com

WEEKLY BLUE BOX RECYCLING

•Unlimited weekly recycling.

• •

Place at the curb after 7 p.m. the day before your collection, or before 7 a.m. the day of collection. Put all your recycling into the same container, doesn’t need to be sorted.

•Set out your recycling in a container or box or clear/blue bag. It shouldn't weigh more than 50 lbs or 22 kgs.

•Large cardboard boxes can be folded down, tied in bundles 75 cm x 75 cm (24" x 24" x 24") and placed beside your recycling pile.

For detailed information go to our website under Living Here / Garbage & Recycling

LEAF & YARD WASTE

Place leaf and yard waste at the curb along with regular waste at 7 am. Unlimited between May-November 2023.

•Leaf and yard waste must be contained in paper bags or reusable containers such as garbage cans or recycling bins.

•Sticks and branches up to 4ft are accepted, as long as they are bundled. Leaf and yard waste can be brought tothe landfill for FREE.

•Vehicles must be registered at the Township Office, you can also register the vehicle onsite.

•The North Lancaster Landfill site (4580 2nd Line Road) accepts waste materials from June 1 to September 30 on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm.

•The Beaver Brook Road Landfill site located at 19281 Beaver Brook Road, (east of Chapel Road) accepts waste materials from October 1 to May 31 on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm.

•Between the months of April to November the City of Cornwall hazardous waste depot, located at 2590 Cornwall Centre Road offer South Glengarry residents a FREE way to dispose of household hazardous waste and electronic waste properly.

•Township of South Glengarry residents are permitted to bring any recycling to the Cornwall Landfill located at 2590 Cornwall Centre Road throughout the year.

LARGE ITEM COLLECTION

Special curbside collection of large items happens ONLY in May. These items may include:

•Furniture•Carpeting

•Mattresses•Toilets

•For additional approved items, visit the Township website.

The following articles WILL NOT be collected as part of the large item collection:

•Electronic waste

•Loose garbage, branches, tree stumps

•Building supplies, construction materials, fences, hardware

•Broken glass

•Tires (residents can deposit tires at our landfill sites), car parts and motors

Large items can also be disposed of at the Township's landfill sites with tipping fees.

ELECTRONIC HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

There is a drive thru drop off September 23 from 8 am - 12 pm at Smithfield Park, Lancaster.

Common HHW items include:

•Gasoline, oil, and oil filters

•Full / half-full aerosol cans

•Batteries (all types)

•Propane tanks and cylinders

•Cosmetics

•Medication/Pharmaceuticals

•Paints, varnishes and stains

•Pesticides

•Pool chemicals

For detailed information go to our website under Living Here / Garbage & Recycling

2 FREE ACCESS DAYS (LANDFILL)

The Township would like to provide 2 free entries to our local landfill sites. All residential households who reside in the Township of South Glengarry can access the sites for free to dispose of non-commercial, non-hazardous waste. Upon arrival you will need to provide the attendant with identification that verifies you’re a resident of South Glengarry. The 2 free visits will be valid from May 1st, 2023, to Nov 30th, 2023, during the available dates, time, and locations below.

• The Beaver Brook Road Landfill site (19281 Beaver Brook Road, east of Chapel Road) will be accepting waste materials from May 1st to May 31st & October 1st to November 30th on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• The North Lancaster Landfill site (4580 2nd Line Road) will be accepting waste materials from June 1st to September 30th on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

ACCEPTABLE VEHICLES

• Van, pickup, utility trailer and private car

Note: Vehicles must be registered, and registration fee will still apply. Vehicle registration can be done at the municipal office or the landfill sites during operating hours.

We encourage residents to donate or recycle where possible to divert waste from our landfills. A list of materials that are eligible for recycle collection is posted on our website: https://www.southglengarry.com/

While visiting our website please take the time to register for our Recycle Coach Program or register using the following QR code to download the app today.

THE 2022 WATER METER PROGRAM

has come to an end and the results of our inspections are in.

If you have received a letter from the Township advising a violation of a by-law please respect the compliance date to fix the problem.

Thank you for your participation.

ENTRANCE PERMITS

Entrance Permits get them in early for review to avoid any delays during the busy spring season.

LED STREET LIGHT CONVERSION TO BE COMPLETED IN 2022

LED technology offers significant energy and maintenance savings. Which in turn will provide future economic benefits and help with Greenhouse gas reductions

ROADSIDE SPRAYING

Locations and contractor: TBA

WATCH OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UPDATES

NO SPRAY SIGNS

NEED TO BE IN PLACE BY June 1st, 2023

If you do not want the ditches in front of your property to be sprayed, landowners must post ‘no spray’ signs at the start and finish of the property. The signs must be at least 1 foot by 2 feet in size and be easy to read from the shoulder of the road (about 3 feet from the edge of the gravel shoulder). Spraying is not planned if you mow the ditch in front of your property on a regular basis (if the roadside ditch is maintained like your front lawn).

Spraying is planned to occur from the edge of the gravel shoulder to approximately 1 metre from the fence line. P38

REHABILITATION OF GLEN WALTER’S WTP WATER ASSETS

The Township of South Glengarry will be completing the following upgrades over the next few years to Glen Walter’s drinking water assets:

• Rehabilitate Glen Walter’s Water Treatment Plant reservoir with a new and elevated 640m3 water storage tank with new pumps

• Replace 4,000 metres of Glen Walter’s existing watermains with new 300 mm PVC pipes

We are committed to offering solutions tailored to your specific needs through our local, community-based professionals.

Serving Lancaster, Alexandria, Cornwall and all SDG T: 613-209-9592

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A Member of Independent by Flight Centre

AccessE11 is a web-based system that will easily capture and assign resident issues from emails, web forms, or on-site from field workers via the mobile app. This will allow Township staff to efficiently manage day-to-day tasks and communicate updates in one click of a button. Our team can now receive, create, access, update, and assign resident concerns from one data-base at anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

AccessE11 will revolutionize resident issue management and service delivery for The Township of South Glengarry.

Our goal is that Access E11 will help us provide faster resolutions to

issues and to keep residents informed on the status of their issues.

Within minutes a staff member will receive a notification that a concern has been uploaded to AccessE11 for review. A case will be opened and given a priority

Voyent Alert

We are pleased to announce that the Township of South Glengarry has launched the new Voyent Alert! notification service.

If you have not registered yet for Voyent Alert the Township is requesting that you register ASAP. You will no longer receive door-todoor paper notifications therefore you must be registered with Voyent Alert to receive any future water related advisories (services disruption, precautionary notice, boil water)

This change is to provide residents in a timelier manner using current technologies. The notifications will be sent by an e-mail, voice, text-based, or mobile app alert. There is no fee to residents to signup for this service and you can register at: register.voyent-alert. com. The QR code will bring you

level. The case will then be assigned to the appropriate team member for review and resolution.

Residents will then receive an email letting them know their issue is being investigated and how to reference it in the future.

directly to the website to register. It is highly recommended that all residents on municipal water and wastewater systems register to stay informed.

building permitS

DID YOU KNOW THAT A SHED DOES NOT NEED A BUILDING PERMIT IF IT:

• not more than 15 m 2 in gross area,

• not more than one storey in building height,

• not attached to a building or any other structure,

• used only for storage purposes ancillary to a principal building on the lot, and

• does not have plumbing

Please note: The above exemption applies to sheds ONLY. Decks greater than 10m2 still require building permits. Applicable law such as zoning, MTO and RRCA will still apply to sheds 15m2 and less.

For more information about sheds and building permits, contact the Building Information Officer at permits@southglengarry.com

Tree Canopy & Natural Vegetation

The Township has committed to the following priority actions:

• Protect healthy tree cover where possible within Township open and unopened road allowances.

• Enhance tree cover and natural vegetation on Township owned land; tree removal shall be limited to unhealthy or hazardous trees but should be permitted to accommodate infrastructure that is in the public interest.

• Increase tree planting on Township-owned land, especially within public parks where possible.

• Acquire forested land when offered through land donations.

• Support the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) in forested land acquisitions within the Township of South Glengarry.

• Support and promote the Raisin Region Conservation Authority Tree Seedling Program.

• Support residents and others in developing tree planting plans that ensure the long-term survival of the tree plantings.

• Support and participate where possible in tree planting efforts by the Raisin Region Conservation Authority.

• Develop a municipal commemorative tree program where people can buy and plant trees in municipal parks in honour of their loved ones who have passed or organizations.

• Require a tree planting schedule as a condition of draft plan approval for new subdivisions that will require one native tree in front of each lot within the front yard.

• Support the replacement of native trees that are proposed to be removed as part of a development; either in a new location on the subject property or in a mutually agreed upon location elsewhere in the Township.

• Encourage tree planting as part of the Landscaping Program within the Township’s Community Improvement Plan.

• Continue to implement the Natural Heritage policies within the Official Plan.

• Encourage residents to obtain an approved managed forest plan and to have their properties classified as a Managed Forest to take advantage of the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program where you pay 25% of the municipal tax rate set for residential properties.

• Explore the creation and implementation of other tax incentive programs to encourage the protection of existing forested properties and to encourage the creation of forested properties.

• Support property owners in their efforts to implement best management practices including naturalized buffer strips adjacent to watercourses and the protection of riparian zones.

• The Council of the Township of South Glengarry approved a Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy to reduce the loss of tree coverage in South Glengarry and to protect and increase tree coverage.

For further information, contact:

Joanne

Haley, GM, Planning, Building

and Enforcement jhaley@southglengarry.com 613-347-11661 ext. 2201

The Council of the Township of South Glengarry approved a Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy to reduce the loss of tree coverage in South Glengarry and to protect and increase tree coverage.

Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Make sure your smoke alarms perform as intended – When you need them the most!

✔ Test smoke alarms monthly

✔ Change the batteries every year

✔ Beware of chirping smoke alarms – it’s time to replace the batteries

✔ Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms must be changed every 10 years

✔ Know the sounds of the smoke alarm and what do to if the alarm goes off

REMEMBER, ONLY WORKING SMOKE ALARMS CAN SAVE YOUR LIVE!

Open-Air Burning and Permits

Township of South Glengarry’s Burn

By-law regulates the type, size and materials that you can burn with a proper permit.

Fire permits

We issue three types of fire permits: Visit www.southglengarry and apply today!

• Open Air Burning Permit – Residential

• Open Air Burning Permit – Rural

• Open Air Burning Permit – Farm

With any type of permit, you can only burn natural wood, wood by-products and leaves.

Fire danger rating

Always check the fire rating before starting a fire. Burning is not permitted during a fire ban. Risk 1-5

• Low (Risk 1)– Low fire danger. Burning is permitted.

• Moderate (Risk 2) – Moderate fire danger. Burn with caution.

• High (Risk 3)– High danger of fire. Extra care should be taken, with a recommendation of no burning. Severn may issue a municipal-wide fire ban.

• Extreme (Risk 4) – Extreme fire danger. No burning of any kind is allowed. A total fire ban will be issues by the Township.

• Fire Ban (Risk5) – When a fire ban is in place, no burning of any kind is permitted. Fireworks are also not allowed during a fire ban.

Fireworks!

The Nuisance by-law No. 20-2016 regulates the noise of fireworks in South Glengarry. Visit www.southglengarry.com for more information.

Firework Safety How to dispose of fireworks correctly and safely.

Improper disposal of fireworks can cause fires in waste collection vehicles and at facilities. Never put used or unused fireworks in the Blue Bin (recycling).

Learn how to correctly dispose of fireworks using the Recycle Coach – What Goes Where. Just type the name of a waste item such as “used fireworks” or “unused fireworks” into the Search field and the tool will tell you how to dispose of it.

Firework safety reminders:

• You must be 18 years of age to possess or discharge fireworks

• Appoint a responsible person to be in charge. Only adults aware of the hazards and essential safety precautions should handle and discharge fireworks

• Carefully read and follow the label directions on fireworks packaging

• Always keep a water hose or pail of water close by when discharging fireworks

• Discharge fireworks well away from combustible materials like buildings, trees and dry grass

• Keep onlookers a safe distance, upwind from the area where fireworks are discharged

• Light one firework at a time, and only when located on the ground

• Never try to light a firework in your hand or re-light dud fireworks. For dud fireworks, it is best to wait 30 minutes and soak them in a bucket of water

• Discharge fireworks only if wind conditions do not create a safety hazard

• Keep sparklers away from children. Sparklers burn extremely hot and can ignite clothing, causing blindness and severe burns. The sparkler wire remains hot for some minutes after burnout. It should be immediately soaked in water to avoid injury

• If someone is burned, run cool water over the wound for three to five minutes and, if necessary, seek medical attention

• For emergencies only, call 911.

Thank you to our volunteer Fire fighters

Thank you to our volunteer firefighters. Your commitment to our community is greatly appreciated.

The Township of South Glengarry would like to also thank the families, employers and clients of our volunteer members, Thank you for allowing staff to respond at all hours of the day!

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