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In 2023, Paramedic Services Week is celebrated across Canada from May 21 to 27. This year’s theme, “Diversity in Paramedicine – The Patient. The Provider. The Profession.” recognizes the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity.  Counties Council, at its meeting today, recognized Paramedic Services Week and the team of Leeds Grenville Paramedics who provide critical, lifesaving care to residents and visitors. 
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ATHENS – A Counties owned and operated, a 192-bed long-term care facility in Athens, Ontario kicked off its fundraising campaign today with sights set on $3,000,000 to enhance the lives of residents and staff at the new facility.  Warden Nancy Peckford thanked the Fundraising Committee and stated “Through cooperation, motivation and perseverance, there is no goal we, as a community, cannot accomplish.  I call on my colleagues, our industrial and business...
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The highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville meeting held on Thursday, March 23, as well as the Joint Services Committee (JSC) meeting held earlier this month, are listed below.
Climate Change Action Plan set by Counties 
Counties Take Steps Toward Visioning Exercises
Long-Term Care Redevelopment Nurse Call and Low Voltage System Award
Upcoming meetings
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Deanna Clark, Economic Development Officer/media...
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Rideau Ferry Bridge Work to Continue Starting March 15
From March 15 to July 2023, traffic will be reduced to one lane on the Rideau Ferry Bridge during its ongoing rehabilitation.
For further information, please contact: Sean Derouin Public Works Manager Lanark County 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3194

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Counties Council Approves 2023 Budget
At the Special Meeting held on March 8, 2023, the Council of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville approved the 2023 Budget with a 6.87 percent tax rate increase over 2022, which results in a levy of approximately $46.97 million. For more information, contact Chief Administrative Officer, Ray Callery, at 613-342-3840 ext. 2301 or Ray.Callery@uclg.on.ca or Treasurer, Pat Huffman, at 613-342-3840 ext. 2468 or Pat.Huffman@uclg.on.ca. 
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