MEDIA RELEASES Click here for all Media Releases by the Township.

SUNDAY HUNTING SURVEY Click here for the Sunday Hunting Survey.

HELP US PLANT THE SEEDS OF A HEALTHY COMMUNITY  "Healthy Communities Partnership" We are distributing seed packets in hopes of encouraging residents to ‘Grow Local’ and support our vision for Healthy Eating.   Pick Up Your Free Seeds Here!  At the Beckwith Township Office   Grow Your Own Carrots, Cucumbers, and Leaf Lettuce!   6 key Health Promotion Priorities:     - physical activity and sport and recreation - injury prevention                                   - healthy eating                                      - mental health promotion                        - tobacco use and exposure                     - substance and alcohol misuse                             For more information please visit www.healthyllg.org or www.healthunit.org/nutrition

INFORMATION ON POISON IVY For more information on Poison Ivy, visit: http://www.ontarioweeds.com/weed.php?w=TOXRA

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER? The Beckwith Township Fire Department has developed a 52 week volunteer program to provide interested individuals with the opportunity to participate in activities at the fire station.   The program is called "Introduction to the Fire Service". The purpose of the program is to provide individuals who are interested in joining the Beckwith Township Fire Department with a comprehensive introduction to the Ontario Fire Service.  Introduction to the Fire Service Program provides participants with the opportunity to acquire many skills and knowledge with regards to fire station operations, firefighting apparatus, fire suppression, fire prevenetion and work place safety. All recruits will be able to participate in regular meetings, maintenance, training and special activities under the direct supervision of a trainer facilitator or fire department officer at all times.  All program participants will respect and adhere to all Beckwith Township Fire Service policies and procedures, regulating by-laws and any applicable legislation. Requirements for entry into the program include: - Minimum age of 18 years; - That the applicant is a resident of the Township of Beckwith; - That the applicant is in good health; - That the applicant has submitted a completed application form. Recruits that successfully complete the program may apply for a position on the fire department as vacancies occur. The next program will be starting in January 2011.  For further information on the program please contact Fire Chief Bill McGonegal at 613-229-2912.

GIANT HOGWEED IN YOUR BACKYARD? Please direct any concerns to the following: 1. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources - Invasive Species Hotline -     1 - 800- 563 - 7711 2. County of Lanark, Weed Inspector - Tom Guindon - 613 - 267 - 1353     or 1 - 888 - 952 - 6275     email - roads@county.lanark.on.ca or check out the following website - www.invadingspecies.com

JOINT COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR 2010 ELECTION Click here for the Terms of Reference.            Click here for the Application Form.

VOLUNTEERS Volunteers Strenghten Our Community! THANK YOU The Township of Beckwith would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers from throughout the community !!  The act of volunteering is a tremendously positive and effective use of personal strengths and talents that differ from person to person, and it is through these acts that we recognise our true strenghts, and realise that everyone is an expert at something. There are many different levels of volunteer commitment, all of which are extremely valuable.  Individuals have the opportunity to participate on the day of an event, helping with such things as being a member of an organizing committee, helping set-up or parking. We would again like to thank the volunteers who help out with the following programs.  Your valuable time contributes to the traditional success these events have become. - March Melt Down - Beckwith Youth Dances - Franktown Lilac Festival - Beckwith Heritage Days - Community Halloween Party - Beckwith Clean-up Days - Seniors Programs - Recreation Programs - Township Committees - Volunteer Fire Department - And many other Community Groups The above events are all fun and provide flexible opportunities for residents to become involved in your local community and Beckwith Township as a whole.  We tremendoulsy value any time that can be spared to these beneficial community events. Remember, you only get out of life what you put into it.

TREE-PLANTING CHALLENGE  Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources is challenging everyone in Ontario to help fight climate change by planting trees.   Trees not only help reduce the impacts of carbon dioxide in our environment, but also provide erosion control, restore and enhance wildlife habitat, help reduce flooding, improve air and water quality and contribute to energy conservation.   The ministry has set up ontario.ca/plantatree,  an interactive website where people can tell everyone how they’re helping Ontario fight climate change by planting trees. They’re encouraging people to visit the website to enter the number of trees they’ve planted, send in stories and pictures of their tree-planting events and find information about planting trees and its benefits.   If you planted a single tree in your backyard or are organizing a community event to plant 100 trees, let Ontario know by entering it on the Ministry of Natural Resources’ website. Friendly competitions between neighbourhoods, municipalities, schools and community groups are a great way to build enthusiasm, plant more trees, and contribute to an even greener and cleaner Ontario.   Challenge yourself. Challenge others. Watch the total grow. Spread the word – if you plant even one tree you will be helping the environment and contributing to a brighter and cleaner future for our province.