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LV announces hire of new Treasurer/Deputy CAO

For immediate release: January 12, 2023

Laurentian Valley, ON.  The Township of Laurentian Valley is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Sean Crozier as its new Treasurer/Deputy CAO.

Mr. Crozier comes to the Township after over 5 years in various finance positions at the Township of Whitewater Region. He began his municipal career as Deputy Treasurer in 2017 and was later promoted to Treasurer, with Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) being added to his responsibilities in 2020.

“We...

The Forest Lea Trails Association receives maintenance boost

For immediate release – December 14, 2022

Petawawa, ON.  The Water + Dirt Festival kicked off for the first annual year in August 2022 with its 10-day festival in the Ottawa Valley in partnership with the Town of Petawawa, Township of Laurentian Valley, City of Pembroke, and North Algona Wilberforce Township. The festival was born out of the popular Upper Ottawa River Race and Paddle Festival but added land-based outdoor adventure races to the already popular water-based sports. Two events were...

LV Community Gardens 2nd Season Wrap-Up

For immediate release: October 25, 2022 

Laurentian Valley, ON - The Township of Laurentian Valley Community Garden’s 1st season is coming to an end raising $310 for the St. Joseph’s Foodbank.  The Township would like to thank all the garden members who registered for plots in the 2022 gardening season.  In 2020 the Province of Ontario has re-opened community gardens and declared them an "essential source of fresh food" for people, including those who are facing food insecurity,...

Spooky Movie Night 2022 Huge Success

For immediate release - October 25, 2022

Laurentian Valley, ON - The Township of Laurentian Valley and the City of Pembroke teamed up once again for their 3rd Annual Spooky Movie Night at the Skylight Drive-In. The movie night took place on Saturday, October 15th, 2022 featuring two spooky movies. The Addams Family (2019) and Gremlins (1984). This year’s event saw a huge increase in participants attending the free family event with 190 carloads including almost 400 children. 

A big...

Pleasant View Park Receives Upgraded Multi-Sport Surface Court

Media Release
For immediate release: October 18, 2022 

We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the resurfaced tennis court at Pleasant View Park located at 90 Spruce Street West in Laurentian Valley! On October 14, 2022 a ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the upgraded multi game court surface.  Mayor, Steve Bennett, Councillor, Chris Pleau, Chair of Pleasant View Park Committee, Benita Richardson, and volunteers Audrey Oickle and Griffin Richardson came together to commemorate...