East Luther-Grand Valley, Ontario

East Luther-Grand Valley (2006 population 2,844) is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, composed of the former township of East Luther and the former village of Grand Valley. The township is located within Dufferin County, and includes part of the Luther Marsh. The marsh covers over 10,000 acres (40 km²) including Luther Lake. The Grand River is one of the major sites in the town.

Town limits

• The township's northern limit is Highway 10 and Highway 89; north of the limit is the township of Melancthon.

• The township's southern limit is Dufferin County Road 109; south of the limit is the township of East Garafraxa.

• The township's eastern limit is Amaranth-East Luther Townline; east of the limit is the township of Amaranth.

• The township's western limit is East Luther-West Luther Line; west of the limit is the township of Wellington North.

History

The formation of the town was a result of an amalgamation effective January 1, 1995. Grand Valley was damaged by an F4 tornado on May 31, 1985 that destroyed much of the town's infrastructure, which has since been rebuilt.

Local government

Town Hall

Address of Town Hall: 5 Dufferin County Road 25 (Main Street North)

Officials

• Mayor: John K. Oosterhof
• Deputy Mayor: John Ince
• Councillors:

1. Bill Bus
2. Steve Soloman
3. Rick Taylor

Grand Valley B.I.A.

The Grand Valley B.I.A. is encouraging commerce developments in the town. In an attempt to accommodate new development, the town is in the process of updating the By-laws.

The Grand Valley B.I.A., is the smallest BIA in Ontario.

Major communities

The township comprises the communities of Colbeck, Grand Valley, Leggatt, Monticello, Peepabun and Tarbert.

Demographics (2006)

Population trend:^[3]

• Population in 2006: 2844
• Population in 2001: 2842
• Population in 1996: 2773
• Population in 1991: 2559

Movies filmed in Grand Valley

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2007) [1]

References

External links

• Township of East Luther Grand Valley