Public Notices
Notices issued under the Ontario Planning Act
The Building and Planning Department accepts and processes applications filed in accordance with the Ontario Planning Act. Planning meetings are held monthly, usually the fourth Tuesday of every month, at which time Public Meetings/Hearings are held in order to solicit input from the publicmore »»
News Items
Ennismore Arena Undergoes Major Renovation
By fall, the Ennismore Community Centre will be tough to recognize from the original 1972 build whose doors many hockey players have passed through. more »»
The Lakefield Walkabout
What's Victoria Day without seeing Queen Victoria? Well, she will indeed be in Lakefield this year. A Trent Valley Archives (TVA) outreach event will feature Queen Victoria, Catharine Parr Traill, Susanna Moodie and Sam Strickland walking along Queen Street in Lakefield. The Lakefield Walkabout will happen from 11am to 2 pm on Saturday, May 19. Meet these characters in downtown Lakefield, ask questions and stroll with them. Come dressed in a period costume if you like. more »»
Celebrate International Trails Day June 2nd 2012
Peterborough: Trails offer a wonderful way to explore nature through the urban and rural landscapes of Peterborough City and County. Communities throughout the region invite residents - their families and friends - to celebrate trails on Saturday, June 2nd with the First Annual International Trails Day Festival. The excitement takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and all of the activities are free! more »»
Trent-Severn Waterway Navigation Season Opens
The Superintendent of the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada is pleased to announce the Waterway will open for the 2012 navigation season on Friday May 18th at 9:00 a.m. more »»
Lakefield Farmers' Market 3rd Season Kicks Off Thursday May 17th
After two successful seasons, the Lakefield Farmers' Market returns this spring with the same high quality fresh produce, preserves, baked goods, honey, prepared foods and handcrafted artisan items that the residents and visitors to Lakefield have come to expect. Of course, we'll also offer the same welcoming atmosphere and lots of interactive fun for the whole family. more »»
Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Volunteer Firefighter`s Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup, Sausages, Coffee, Juice. Cost $6.00 each, children at a reduced rate. Date: Sunday, May 27th, 2012 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: 833 Ward Street, Bridgenorth Fire Hall. All proceeds go to the Volunteer Firefighters Association in support of our community.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & District - Community-Faith Build, Lakefield Project
The Community-Faith Build, Lakefield Project is a partnership between the community, businesses and local faith groups each coming together to give a family an opportunity to purchase their own home in Lakefield on a donated lot on Samis Drive. Be part of this great initiative by making a donation, volunteering your time, hosting a fundraising event or spreading the word. There are lots of ways to be involved. Don't miss this opportunity to have a positive impact on our community! www.habitatpeterborough.ca/chapters
Notice of Public Information Centre (PIC) No. 1 - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Widening and Rehabilitation of the James A. Gifford Causeway from Robinson Road (County Road 16) to Ward Street (County Road 18)
The County of Peterborough has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess the need, evaluate alternatives and develop a plan for improvements to the James A. Gifford Causeway. The Causeway is an east/west link in the County of Peterborough's transportation network. Increased development is triggering the need for road improvements. In addition, there is also a need to stabilize the aging Causeway. more »»
Draft Proposed Source Protection Plans Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region
The Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee invites the public to review and comment on the Draft Proposed Source Protection Plans for the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Region . The documents outline policies that will address identified threats to water supplies used for municipal drinking water systems. There are a number of ways to access the Source Protection Plans: more »»
SGS Canada Inc. Lab Expansion
SGS Canada Inc. received approval today to expand their Lakefield facilities with the construction of a new 41,000 square foot lab facility. Council for the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield approved the site plan agreement at their March 13 th meeting. more »»
New Trent Valley Archives event - Telling Tales: Celebrating Your Special Stories
The Trent Valley Archives is hosting two all-day workshops, 9am to 5 pm, on Saturday, May 5 and on Sunday, May 6, at the Bridgenorth Community Centre, adjacent to the Bridgenorth Library. "Telling Tales: Celebrating Your Special Stories" is meant to help people identify their own stories and to find ways to write those stories. more »»
Building a Community Where Everyone Has Access to Healthy Food
Access to nutritious and affordable food remains a major health concern for our area so the Peterborough County-City Health Unit and the Community Food Network wants to hear the thoughts and ideas of community residents on how to build a community where everyone has access to affordable and healthy food.
Join us for a Community Conversation to discuss what needs to happen in your community to improve access to nutritious and affordable food for everyone. more »»
Ennismore Community Centre Renovation Plans Moving Forward
At a special meeting on Friday February 17, 2012, the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Council gave approval to prepare the final design, construction drawings, and tender documents for an estimated $2.6 million renovation project to the Ennismore Community Centre. This phase of the project will include new dressing rooms, new accessible washrooms and an expanded lobby and new concession area. The upstairs community hall will be upgraded with the addition of an elevator, an accessible washroom, new catering kitchen and overall update of the community hall space. Phase one of the project was completed in 2011 and included new boards and bleachers, player's benches and energy efficiency improvements. more »»
Peterborough Area & Highway 7 Corridor - Project Update 2012
Community Improvement Plan - The Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield has commenced with the preparation of a Community Improvement Plan for the communities of Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Ennismore and Young's Point. more »»
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small biting insects that multiply quickly and travel easily. They are not a health hazard and not known to spread any human disease. Contact your landlord immediately if you find bed bugs in your home because the sooner you deal with them, the sooner you can be rid of them. If you have any Bed bug inquires, please contact the Health Unit at 705-743-1000. more »»
Trent-Severn Watershed - Shoreline Policy and Regulations Review
In April 2010, a workshop was held involving planners from watershed municipalities, counties, conservation authorities, provincial ministries, and federal departments and agencies throughout the Trent and Severn River watersheds. At this workshop, Parks Canada introduced the idea of an assessment of current shoreline planning policy, regulation, and coordination. A small advisory group was formed of federal, provincial, municipal and conservation authority representatives to assist with the assessment. This assessment culminated with a report, Shoreline Policy and Regulation: Review and Recommendations, whose preparation was coordinated by Parks Canada. The report was finalized in February 2011 following a second workshop in December 2010. To-date, the advisory group together with representatives from a cross-section of municipalities, ministries and agencies have been combining efforts to implement key recommendations, focussing on model shoreline policies, coordinated review of development proposals, and clarifying jurisdiction on either side of the shoreline.
Draft Sign By-law
The Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield intends to pass a comprehensive Sign By-law in the near future, and we are soliciting input and will be accepting comments on the draft document. more »»
The "Council Communicator" Newsletter
Council created a newsletter to gauge community response and to update readers on some of the initiatives of Council. more »»
Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Fire Department Private & Unassumed Roads
Access to your property must be clearly accessible to allow the Fire Depatment's apparatus access in case of an emergency. For further information click the link or contact the Fire Chief at (705) 292-7282. more »»
Nuisance Bears
Members of Peterborough County OPP often receive complaints from residents and cottagers regarding bear activity. These incidents are County wide and not limited to just the northern and eastern Townships. The majority of bear complaints have been of the nuisance variety. Black bears are common in parts of Ontario and this invariably leads to interaction with humans, particularly when the animals grow accustomed to finding food in populated areas, around cottages and homes. more »»
Coyotes in the Community
Since migrating to Ontario from the west over 100 years ago, coyotes have adapted well to urban environments and can now be found in both rural and urban settings. Changes in land use, agricultural practices, weather and natural food shortages may contribute to increased coyote sightings in your community. more »»
Federal Regulations - Consultation Process re: Telecommunications Towers
Radiocommunication and broadcasting services are important for all Canadians. In order for radiocommunication and broadcasting services to work, antenna systems including masts, towers, and other supporting structures are required. In exercising its mandate, Industry Canada believes that it is important that antenna systems be deployed in a manner that considers the local surroundings. more »»
