Township News

Enbridge Gas Assists the Township of Beckwith Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training
Enbridge Gas Assists the Township of Beckwith Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training BECKWITH, ON, November 14, 2023 – Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping Beckwith Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer [Read More …]
ANGEL TREE PROGRAM
The Township of Beckwith and the Family & Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds & Grenville / Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) invite the community to support the annual Angel Tree Program. Remove an Angel Card from the Tree (located at the Township Office) and return it in a gift bag, with the Angel Card attached no [Read More …]
**NEW**~ CHANGES TO THE BURN PERMIT PROCESS ~ PLEASE READ BELOW:
The Beckwith Volunteer Fire Department reminds all residents that an active 2024 burn permit is required for open air burning (anything other than a campfire) from April 1st to October 31st. Residents may obtain a FREE Burn Permit electronically by going online at https://beckwith.burnpermits.com/ Residents must go on line and create an account and then immediately [Read More …]
Public Notices
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – Preparation of a Development Charges Study and By-Law
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Township of Beckwith Preparation of a Development Charges Study and By-Law RFP #23-CORP-001 Sealed Proposals will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Township Clerk at their office in the Municipal Office, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, Ontario, until 12:00 p.m. (noon) local time on the December 15, 2023 For the Preparation of a Development Charges Study and By-Law Questions regarding this Proposal may be directed to Cassandra McGregor, CAO/Clerk, at cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca telephone 613-257-1539. The preferred method of communication is via email. THE LOWEST OR ANY PROPOSAL WILL NOT [Read More …]
Be Prepared for Winter Emergencies
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit MEDIA RELEASE November 23, 2023 Be Prepared for Winter Emergencies Last year, our region experienced a few significant winter weather events which may have caused interruptions in our daily lives. Public Health’s role is to provide information to help communities prepare for the winter season and for possible [Read More …]

OBSTACLES ON PUBLIC ROADS
Public Works requests that property owners please do not place basketball equipment or any other obstacles on public roads. The Township will not be responsible for any damage occurring because of obstruction.
Community News
CHARITY CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Beckwith Township & Lanark County Cornhole League December 30th, 2023 ~ Beckwith Complex ~ 1319 9th Line Beckwith Youth: 12:30 ~ 2:00 p.m. ~ $20.00 per person Adult: 2:00 ~ 5:00 p.m. ~ $40.00 per person Register your team (2 players) by December 22nd, 2023 at the Township Office ~ 1702 9th Line Beckwith Solo players also [Read More …]
November is Radon Action Month
MEDIA RELEASE: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit October 30, 2023 November is Radon Action Month November is Radon Action Month and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) is encouraging homeowners to test their homes for radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. The risk of [Read More …]
LANARK COUNTY OPP – Media Release – October 11, 2023
Help to reduce time officers spend searching for footage and join us in creating a safer community! (PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has implemented the CAMSafe program. CAMSafe is a program aimed at creating a database of residential and commercial security cameras within a community that may act [Read More …]

Events
25/11/2023
267 Edmond St
Carleton Place
A fundraiser for the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum! 267 Edmund St 613-253-7013 cpbheritagemuseum.com Collectibles ~ Vintage and New Items
25/11/2023
1319 9th Line Beckwith
Carleton Place
Saturday, November 25th, 2023 10:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM Beckwith Recreation Complex ~ 1319 9th Line Beckwith (on the indoor Turf) Cash and food donations...
06/12/2023
37 Franklin St
Carleton Place
Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society December AGM and Christmas Floral Arrangement Demo, to be held December 6th Location: Zion Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin...
08/12/2023
267 Edmond St
Carleton Place
Please Join Us on a Guided CHRISTMAS WALKING TOUR ~ Friday, December 9th, 2023 6:00 P.M. Join us on this "members only" walking tour and...
17/12/2023
141 Richmond Rd
Ashton
Come Sing with Us at Prospect United Church!
Events Calendar

WHERE TO FIND US
The Township of Beckwith is located on the most easterly side of the County of Lanark and is bounded by the Townships of Montague and Drummond/North Elmsley as well as the Town of Mississippi Mills (formerly Ramsay, Almonte & Pakenham), as well as City of Ottawa. It is approximately 24,335 square hectares in area. The 2006 population is estimated to be 6,387.