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WATER TESTING BOTTLES
Water Testing bottles are available at 34465 Highway 17 at the front office counter for residents with a well. (8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday) During the months September to April drop off your water samples on Tuesdays only. During the months May to August drop off your water samples on Mondays and Wednesdays only. The day your water is taken it must be submitted the same day. Hand your filled water bottle to the Town office counter at 34465 Highway 17 before 4 pm on the drop off day. Click HERE for Water Sample Instructions. Click HERE for the ONLINE WATER TESTING PORTAL. No paperwork required.

TAKE NOTE: Property owners can use alternative payment options to pay their property tax and water and sewer billings. Please note that penalty and interest will not be postponed during this time.
-Online Banking - Click HERE for a list of accepted banks. Add the “Town of Laurentian Hills”, “Laurentian Hills Taxes” or “Town of Laurentian Hills water and sewer” as a payee through your financial institution online banking. Please allow 2 – 5 business days for processing.
-Monthly Pre-authorized Payment Plan – Click HERE for a Pre-authorized form. Withdrawals are debited on the 15th day of each month. Residents can complete and submit the form through email or in office. A void cheque or copy of your banking information is required.
-In Person at the Town of Laurentian Hills - Cash or Cheque only.
-Drop Boxes - Located at the main office door at 34465 Highway 17, Point Alexander (cheques only) as well as at 19 Railway Street, Chalk River up the ramp in the wall. (cheques only) Please include your payment in a sealed envelope. If you require a receipt, clearly indicate and provide your email.
-Call our office at 613-584-3114 to get your balance on water/sewer/taxes.

Senior Friendship Club website HERE Click HERE for events happening now.

News Release-2025-06-25 - Deep River & District Health - Hospice Care Coming to Deep River and District Health - HERE for details.

Airborne Petawawa opens for the 2025 Skydiving Season May 2 until November 2— Accepting Reservations - Click HERE for details and to book.

Deep River and District Community Foundation - Click HERE for their newsletter.

Schoolhouse Museum - Click HERE for more information. Visit their website HERE

Please see the following media release from Renfrew County and District Health – Overdose Alert for Renfrew County and District - HERE

RECORD CHECKS - Effective June 13th 2022. Criminal Record Checks (Level 1 & 2) and Vulnerable Sector Checks - ALL record checks, are now being done online ONLY. Each applicant will have to go to: opp.ca/recordchecks

Information regarding PLEO - Parents' Lifeline - Website HERE
Call our Parents’ Helpline 613-321-3211 or 855-775-7005

Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre booklet - HERE Website HERE
Kids Come First (CHEO and partners) 1Call/1Click Mental Health Program - HERE
OPP - ATV/ORV: Ride Smart, Ride Safe - HERE
Dementia Society - FREE Support and Services - HERE Website HERE
What you need to know to operate an ATV/ORV in Ontario - HERE

OPP ANNOUNCEMENTS
Eastern Ontario Businesses Continue to be Targeted by Fraudsters Using Fake Identification and Stolen Credit Cards -HERE
OPP News and Events HERE
Fraudsters Claiming to be CRA information HERE
Notice to Residents - FALSE 911 CALLS HERE

Northern Giant Hornets - Northern giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) are also known as Japanese giant hornets and have been referred to as ‘murder hornets’ in the media. Information about the northern giant hornet, what they look like and what their status is in North America, in relation to Ontario. Click HERE for more details and choose option 10 to report a sighting.

Lending Hub - The Town currently has the following summer equipment available to lend out to our residents beginning in June - Golf Clubs - Assortment of sizes (children to adult) - Nordic walking poles, pickle ball sets, water mat, kayaks, paddleboards and life jackets. In the winter months the Town has snowshoes in an assortment of sizes. To sign for the equipment you must be 18 years of age and provide proof of ID. The equipment and lending forms are located at the Municipal office 34465 Highway 17 from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.