Driver arrested after fleeing RIDE

submitted by Grenville County OPP

On March 24, 2023 shortly after 12:15 a.m. officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check on County Road 43, west of County Road 19. Officers spoke with a male driver and requested the driver pull over for further investigation. The driver took off from the officer. Officers located the person a few days later.

The male, aged 18, from Merrickville, was arrested and charged with;

· Failure or refusal to comply with demand - Criminal Code (CC)

· Novice driver fail to provide breath sample - CC

· Fail to stop for police - CC

· Driver without proper headlights - motor vehicle - Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

Anyone who believes someone is driving impaired should call 911 or 1-888-310-1122 or CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-222-8477. Your call could save a life!

Spencerville Agricultural Society

Monday, April 17th, 2023 at 7:00pm The Drummond Building (22 Ryan Street, Spencerville Ontario

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Have you ever wanted to see what it takes to get the fair going? Join The Spencerville Agricultural Society and Volunteer. You don't have to do a lot but a little here and there and it will go a long way! Help make the 168th Spencerville Fair the best it's ever been!

For more information email info@spencervillefair.ca

MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS

The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit our events calendar to find out what’s happening in the community: www.northgrenville.ca/events

UPCOMING MEETINGS

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Please see the Council agenda for further details on how to participate in Council meetings. All Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at: youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/featured and on the Municipality’s website at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca. Council agendas are available at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

• Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Council Chambers

• Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Council Chambers

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committees may be meeting in-person or virtually. Please see the Committee agenda for details on how to attend. Agendas can be found on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

• Health, Wellness, and Fitness Advisory Committee – Monday, April 17 at 5:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Records and Licencing Coordinator

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Records and Licencing Coordinator in its Corporate Services Department, Clerks Division. Visit www.northgrenville. ca/careers for more information on how to apply. Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2023.

Funding and Grants Research Analyst

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Funding & Grants Research Analyst on a contract basis. Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for more information on how to apply. Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Advisory Committees

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill volunteer for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers for more information on how to apply. For questions, please contact the Clerk by email at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca or by telephone at 613-258-9569 ext 171. Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy

Community members are invited to take a community survey to assist in the creation of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. The survey is available at www.northgrenville.ca/equity and hard copies are available at the North Grenville Municipal Office (285 County Road 44), the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water Street), Kemptville Youth Centre (5 Oxford Street West), North Grenville Community Living (2830 County Road 43), and Seniors’ Community Services (215 Sanders Street). The survey is open until 4:00p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023

Community Improvement Plan

The Downtown Kemptville Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is open for intake! Funding is available for façade and signage improvements, and multi-unit residential developments. Full program details are available at https://www.northgrenville.ca/doing-business/funding or call 613-258-9569 ext. 177.

2022 CIVC AWARDS NOMINATIONS – Open

North Grenville’s Council is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals and groups to be considered for a Civic Award for their generous efforts, contributions, and accomplishments in 2022. For more information and to nominate an individual or organization visit: www. northgrenville.ca/civicawards. Hard copies are available at the Municipal Centre and at the North Grenville Public Library. Nomination submissions will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Building: 613-258-9569 x130 Fax: 613-258-1441

Fire Services Info: 613-258-9569 x201

Fax: 613-258-1031

By-Law Services: email: bylawinquiries@northgrenville.on.ca

613-258-9569 x211

Police Administration: 613-258-3441

Animal Control: 613-862-9002