Some of the activities to be enjoyed in our township.  We hope you enjoy exploring it.

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Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 12, 2020 at the Township Office, 42 Burnt Bridge Road, Palmer Rapids, Ontario.  

Description of Land:

Roll No. 47 19 019 010 23700 0000, 7092 Brudenell Road, Killaloe; PIN 57514-0012 (LT); Lot 8, Concession 15, Brudenell; Brudenell & Lyndoch; File No. 18-02.

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $102,000.00

Minimum Tender Amount:  $10,836.21

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 percent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/money order payable to the municipality.  

To view the Advertisement regarding the tax sale, click HERE.

To obtain the Tax Sale Package, click HERE.

To view how to address the Tax Sale Envelope, click HERE.

The County of Renfrew, in partnership with Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is pleased to offer funding for the Emergency Minor Home Repair Assistance Program to low-income homeowners who require minor home repairs that will allow for the continued safe occupancy of their home.  This grant is available for eligible homeowners who are at risk of being homeless.

The Emergency Minor Home Repair Assistance Program is provided in the form of a one-time grant up to the amount of $5,000.  Approved projects will be paid directly to the contractor.  The household income must not exceed $60,000 and the market value of the home must be at or below $175,000.  Participants must plan to remain in their home for at least five years and must be able to confirm they have exhausted all other funding sources available for home repairs.

Click on MEDIA RELEASE to read the full article and for information on who to contact about the grant.

There are currently no job postings for the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan.

Please check back for future opportunities.

The Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Recreation Committee is currently seeking SIX volunteer members to help organize, plan and assist with various Township events such as the Halloween Party, Christmas Craft Sale, Hunter's Supper and Winter Carnival

The mission of the BLR Recreation Committee is to ensure that the Community Recreation Programs meet the ongoing needs of our community.  

If you are interested in providing your service for these community events, please complete the attached APPLICATION FORM and submit it to the Township Office.

For more information, you may view By-law No. 2016-07.

Are you interested in making a difference in your community?  Become a volunteer member of the Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Fire Department.

Our team is looking for qualified volunteers to help save lives and property in our community.  If you have the heart to serve in a way that few can, you have what we need.

As a volunteer firefighter with the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan you will participate in several areas of the fire department operations including fire suppression, fire prevention and public education and awareness.

Active duties will include fire suppression, rescue, extrication at motor vehicle accidents and performing first aid, including CPR and Automated External Defibrillation.

Each firefighter is also responsible for duties within the fire hall and related equipment including fire truck maintenance and hall/truck bay cleaning and maintenance.

There is also regularly scheduled training, specialized training and meeting nights that the firefighter is required to attend.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, in good physical condition and have a willingness to learn.

Interested candidates are requested to submit an application to the Fire Chief, Jordan Genrick, by mail or email to:  firechief@blrtownship.ca

Application packages are available at the Township Office or click here to download.

Victim Services of Renfrew County Inc. is now recruiting Volunteer Crisis Responders for their Spring 2020 Training.  

Volunteer Crisis Responders assist police and fire services in the community by providing on-site crisis support to victims in Renfrew County 24/7.

Please email resume to info@victimservicesrenfrewcounty.ca.

Closing Date:  March 20, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

To print the posting click HERE.

Contact Information:

Phone:  613-649-2852 or 1-877-568-5730

Email:  info@victimservicesrenfrewcounty.ca

Website:  http://www.victimservicesrenfrewcounty.ca/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Victim-Services-of-Renfrew-County-VCARS-156332921100534/

The Ministry of Education is providing financial Support to parents of children affected by the labour disruption.  Parents/guardians are eligible to receive between $25.00 and $60.00 per day depending on the age of their children.

Parents must submit an application, either online or by mail to receive the funding.  The link to the application is listed below or copies of the application will be available at the Municipal Office and staff will be available to assist with the application process.

Details regarding the labour disruption and the financial support application are available at the below links:

Financial Support Eligibility & Application Deadline Information

https://www.ontario.ca/page/education-contract-talks-stay-updated

Support for Parents Online Application

https://www.iaccess.gov.on.ca/ParentAppWeb/parentapp/index.xhtml?fbclid=IwAR0SnOKrXoekRlZt1U7hh-XVHinFu1RPuauiCWbe-vvitV0WdR_zcg1wvlY

Support for Parents Printable Application Form

To print the application form click HERE.

Renfrew County District School Board Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/RCDSB/

Articles:

1.  All RCDSB Schools to close on January 21, 2020

https://www.facebook.com/notes/renfrew-county-district-school-board/all-rcdsb-schools-to-close-on-january-21-2020/2698864460221815/

The Mini Gym is now open.  Memberships must be obtained at the Municipal Office prior to visiting the gym.  

Cardio equipment includes a rowing machine, elliptical and two treadmills.  There is also a punching bag, free weights, weight bench and medicine balls.

For gym hours and further information, please go to the Recreation Page.  See the attached POSTER for additional information.

Having working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms not only save lives but it's the law to have them installed in your home. 

You can now purchase your alarms at the Municipal Office.  Please see attached POSTER for pricing.

If you do not have a primary care provider and are in need of well woman care, you can call the Madawaska Valley Family Heath Team to book an appointment to see their nurse practitioner.  

See the attached POSTER for the services that are available at the clinic as well as the contact information to book an appointment.  

Please note:  This clinic is for well woman care only and you will not be seen for additional health care related issues.

Fire Permits are required between April 1st and October 31st.  No person shall have an open air fire without first obtaining a permit. Permits are not required for heating, cooking or recreational enjoyment however fires must be kept under the maximum fuel volume of 2' x 2' x 2'.

By-law # 2010-11, Establishing Requirements for Open Air Burning, see here for details.

There are two ways to obtain a fire permit:

1.  Contact or visit the Municipal Office

2.  Go online to: https://blr.burnpermits.com

If you need assistance navigating this new site, check out the Resident Training How-To video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=236&v=38guYWnxqwE&fbclid=IwAR2fr9w5bUdljJQDmZBSle9-fFBbsfsBfgamW4trqyqEIzhmGCWxJNLEocA 

Seniors and Adult Fitness Classes are held every Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. with trained senior fitness instructors at the Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Community Centre.  

For more information see that attached POSTER.

Curator Anya Gansterer is working with artists Andrew Trull, Lydia Vanderstall, Eva Gallagher, Zosia Kosinski, Theresa Prince, Joyce Lorbetskie, Catherine Bloskie, Talli Chaimovitz, Tanya Lyons and Shirley Murphy to create an art installation based on "setting the table".  The artistic concept is the community coming together at a common table, each guests bringing with them their life stories and different perspectives.

The are offering various workshops between October 2019 and April 2020 including pottery, weaving, altered glassware, Kashubian embroidery, candle-making and mixed media. 

The community is invited to attend The Handmade Feast.  The meal will be inspired by favorite recipes collected from project participants.  The event will include musical entertainment and decorations created by the project participants.

Click on the attached POSTER for the descriptions, dates, times and locations.

To register, contact Anya Gansterer at 613-633-1236 or email her at anya@ov-caos.org.

Norma Woods will be offering a FUNfitness class every Tuesday and Thursday from January 14 through March 5, 2020.  

Registration:  Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the BLR Community Centre, 22 Burnt Bridge Road.

For further information please click on the attached POSTER.

Questions?  Please contact Norma Woods at 613-583-7971 or normawoods7@gmail.com.

GET THE RIGHT JOB WITH THE RIGHT TRAINING

Training and Learning Centre of Renfrew County are offering a program that will provide you with concise, interactive training to prepare you for the workplace.

Join them Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. beginning February 13 and ending March 20.  The program will be offered in Eganville at 227 Bridge Street.

To register or for more information, please call 613-628-1720.

To view the poster click HERE.

Country Fried Chip Wagon will be sponsoring FREE Public Skating on Friday, February 21 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome so grab your buddies and come on out. The Canteen will be open for treats and refreshments. Skate sharpening is available.

The Algonquin Pikwakanagan Fire-Rescue will be hosting their Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, February 22 at Golden Lake.

REGISTRATION:  Friday, February 21 at the Fire Hall between 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

COST:  $20.00 per person

AGE LIMIT:   12 Years and Up

For more information see the POSTER or contact Chris Sarazin at 613-286-1018.

Maplehaus will be hosting a live band on Saturday, February 22.  

Come on out for a night of music by Appalachian Celtic.

DOORS OPEN:  6:30 p.m.

SHOW TIME:  8:30 p.m.

COST:  $15.00 per person

LOCATION:  3505 Hwy 28, Hardwood Lake

A MEAL SPECIAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE!

Kirstens Pan-Fried Basa Fillet or Eric's Homemade Burger and Hand-Cut Fries

For more information, contact Eric at 613-758-3399 or email at info@maplehaus.ca

Visit their website at https://www.maplehaus.ca/

To follow them on Facebook click HERE.

For all information and to view their future events click on the POSTER.

Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club will be sponsoring public skating on Sunday, February 23 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. It is FREE for all to attend. Grab your skates and all your friends and come out for an afternoon of fun! Everyone is welcome! The Canteen will be open for treats and refreshments. Skate sharpening is available.

BLR Township and CRC invite you to join them for a catered lunch, live band, Killaloe Public Library lending, information and socializing.  

DATE:      Tuesday, February 25

TIME:      10:30 - 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION:      Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Recreation Centre, 22 Burnt Bridge Road, Palmer Rapids

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Friday, February 21

REGISTER at the Municipal Office or by calling 613-758-2061.

To view the poster click HERE.

St. Stephans Lutheran Church invites you to their Annual Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 25.  It will be from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at 786 Schutt Road, Schutt (On Hwy 514).

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Donations are accepted.

View the POSTER for further details.

The Madawaska Valley Public Library is hosting a Trivia Night on Thursday, February 27.  It will be held at the Barry's Bay Legion.  Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

COST:  $90.00 per team ($15.00 per person)     Maximum 6 people per team

SPECTATOR ADMISSION:  $5.00

For more information or to register your team please contact the Madawaska Valley Public Library at 613-756-2000 or by email at mv.trivia@gmail.com.

To view the Poster click HERE.

To print the Registration Form click HERE.

A Poker Run In Memory of Richard Keller will be held Saturday, February 29 at 10:00 a.m.  

LOCATION:  Trail begins at Raglan Four Seasons Park, 47 Four Seasons Park Road in Hardwood Lake

PRE-REGISTRATION:  Friday, February 28 from 4:00 - 11:00 p.m. at Ralph and Judy Keller, 228 Bruceton Road or call 613-758-2619

REGISTRATION:  Saturday, February 29 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Raglan Four Seasons Park

COST:  $10.00 per hand

Canteen will be open.

Snowmobiles and ATVs welcome!

For more information, click on the attached POSTER.  

The Madawaska Valley Fish and Game Club invites you to their Poker Run.

DATE:  February 29, 2020

REGISTRATION TIME:  10:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse

COST:  $10.00 per hand

LOCATION:  The Madawaska Valley Fish and Game Club, 3380 Quadeville Road, Quadeville

For more information please see that attached POSTER or contact Iris Kauffeldt at 613-758-2851.

Maplehaus will be hosting Hockey Night on February 29.  A meal special is also available.

GAME:  Vancouver @ Toronto

DOORS OPEN:  6:30 p.m.

GAME BEGINS:  7:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  3505 Hwy 28, Hardwood Lake

For more information, contact Eric at 613-758-3399 or email at info@maplehaus.ca

Visit their website at https://www.maplehaus.ca/

To follow them on Facebook click HERE.

For all information and to view their future events click on the POSTER.

Maplehaus will be hosting Euchre Night every Tuesday in March. 

COST:  $10.00 per person

Door Prizes and 50/50 Pot

Proceeds to BLR Volunteer Fire Department

LOCATION:  3505 Hwy 28, Hardwood Lake

For more information, contact Eric at 613-758-3399 or email at info@maplehaus.ca

Visit their website at https://www.maplehaus.ca/

To follow them on Facebook click HERE.

For all information and to view their future events click on the POSTER.

Are you interested in playing darts in a league?  Maplehaus will be hosting a Dart League every Thursday beginning March 5.  

REGISTER YOUR TEAM:  Call 613-758-3399 or Email:  ericandkirsten3505@gmail.com or Message them on Facebook.

LOCATION:  3505 Hwy 28, Hardwood Lake

Visit their website at https://www.maplehaus.ca/

To follow them on Facebook click HERE.

For all information and to view their future events click on the POSTER.

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program helps eligible tax payers who have a simple tax situation with a low/modest income (Individuals:  $35,000; Couples:  $45,000.  Add 2,500 per dependent).  Trained volunteers will prepare and e-file your tax returns.

DATE:  Friday, March 6

LOCATION:  Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Municipal Office, 42 Burnt Bridge Road

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT:  Call 613-757-3108

Walk In's Welcome.

To view the poster click HERE.

Maplehaus will be hosting Hockey Night on Saturday, March 7.  

GAME:  Montreal @ Florida

DOORS OPEN:  6:30 p.m.

GAME BEGINS:  7:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  3505 Hwy 28, Hardwood Lake

For more information, contact Eric at 613-758-3399 or email at info@maplehaus.ca

Visit their website at https://www.maplehaus.ca/

To follow them on Facebook click HERE.

For all information and to view their future events click on the POSTER.

Maplehaus will be hosting Hockey Night on Saturday, March 14.  

GAME:  Toronto @Boston

DOORS OPEN:  6:30 p.m.

GAME BEGINS:  7:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  3505 Hwy 28, Hardwood Lake

For more information, contact Eric at 613-758-3399 or email at info@maplehaus.ca

Visit their website at https://www.maplehaus.ca/

To follow them on Facebook click HERE.

For all information and to view their future events click on the POSTER.

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program helps eligible tax payers who have a simple tax situation with a low/modest income (Individuals:  $35,000; Couples:  $45,000.  Add 2,500 per dependent).  Trained volunteers will prepare and e-file your tax returns.

DATE:  Friday, March 20

LOCATION:  Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Municipal Office, 42 Burnt Bridge Road

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT:  Call 613-757-3108

To view the poster click HERE.

Maplehaus will be hosting a live band on Saturday, March 21.  

Come on out for a night of music by Hitcher.

DOORS OPEN:  7:00 p.m.

SHOW TIME:  8:30 p.m.

COST:  $15.00 per person

LOCATION:  3505 Hwy 28, Hardwood Lake

A MEAL SPECIAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE!

For more information, contact Eric at 613-758-3399 or email at info@maplehaus.ca

Visit their website at https://www.maplehaus.ca/

To follow them on Facebook click HERE.

For all information and to view their future events click on the POSTER.

Maplehaus will be hosting a Community Potluck Supper to RIng in the Spring on Sunday, March 22.  

Come out for a great meal with a great group of people.

ARRIVAL AND SET UP:  4:00 p.m.

SUPPER:  5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

REGISTER YOUR DISH:  Call 613-758-3399 or Email: ericandkirsten3505@gmail.com or Message them on Facebook

LOCATION:  3505 Hwy 28, Hardwood Lake

Visit their website at https://www.maplehaus.ca/

To follow them on Facebook click HERE.

For all information and to view their future events click on the POSTER.

Maplehaus will be hosting Hockey Night on Saturday, March 28.  

GAME:  Toronto @ Ottawa

DOORS OPEN:  6:30 p.m.

GAME BEGINS:  7:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  3505 Hwy 28, Hardwood Lake

For more information, contact Eric at 613-758-3399 or email at info@maplehaus.ca

Visit their website at https://www.maplehaus.ca/

To follow them on Facebook click HERE.

For all information and to view their future events click on the POSTER.

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program helps eligible tax payers who have a simple tax situation with a low/modest income (Individuals:  $35,000; Couples:  $45,000.  Add 2,500 per dependent).  Trained volunteers will prepare and e-file your tax returns.

DATE:  Friday, April 3

LOCATION:  Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Municipal Office, 42 Burnt Bridge Road

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT:  Call 613-757-3108

To view the poster click HERE.

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program helps eligible tax payers who have a simple tax situation with a low/modest income (Individuals:  $35,000; Couples:  $45,000.  Add 2,500 per dependent).  Trained volunteers will prepare and e-file your tax returns.

DATE:  Friday, April 17

LOCATION:  Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Municipal Office, 42 Burnt Bridge Road

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT:  Call 613-757-3108

To view the poster click HERE.

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program helps eligible tax payers who have a simple tax situation with a low/modest income (Individuals:  $35,000; Couples:  $45,000.  Add 2,500 per dependent).  Trained volunteers will prepare and e-file your tax returns.

DATE:  Friday, May 1

LOCATION:  Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Municipal Office, 42 Burnt Bridge Road

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT:  Call 613-757-3108

To view the poster click HERE.

The Madawaska Valley Fish and Game Club is offering a Hunter Safety Course on March 27, 28 and 29 at the Madawaska Valley Fish and Game Club.

BOOK YOUR SPOT EARLY!

For more information please see the POSTER or contact Iris Kauffeldt at 613-758-2851.