The Community, Economic & Cultural Coordinator instructed the committee members on how to access the council calendar and videos on the website. A review was conducted on how to navigate the new website, identifying: the new tourism section (visitor guide), community profile, build and invest information, subscribe to the news letter etc. Committee members were encouraged to give feedback on the website content.
Councilor Ferguson suggested committee members review the Council agenda for tonight with regards to the OPA22 growth for Almonte. It was noted that February will be the rural growth review.
Lanark County Food Bank has an Adult Christmas Stocking Project. Donations can be dropped off at Textile Traditions on Mill St before December 10th.
Owner Kelly Church at Textile Traditions is organizing letters to military members who are not able to come home for Christmas. Cards and letters are to be dropped off before November 30th.
A new AED has been installed at the Heritage Court (outside Acanthus).
Valley Heritage Radio has donated $20,000.00 towards the Renfrew/Lanark County food banks this holiday season.
Volunteer, Laurel Cook has completed a mural at the Clayton Community Centre.
The revitalization of the murals project will be reviewed in the new year.
Discussion on 2021 Visitor Guide to be discussed at the next meeting.