Twice a year, LAC produces a newsprint handbook, in partnership with Stratford Beacon Herald: one for Spring/Summer and one for Fall/Winter. Over 30,000 copies are distributed, helping to promote a number of leisure activities available to the community.
How can we direct you?
Find a copy of the LAC Handbook
Advertising Rates
File Requirements
Payment
Submit an Ad
Where can I get a copy of the LAC Handbook?
The LAC Handbook is distributed to homes in the community via the Beacon Herald Marketplace, as well as to recreation centres across Perth County, twice a year.
Handbook Advertising Rates
| Full Member | Rate | Format |
| Full Member | $100.00 per page | 7" wide x 7 1/8" high, PDF. |
| Affiliate Non-Profit |
$200.00 per page (if space available) |
7" wide x 7 1/8" high, PDF. |
Ad File Requirements
Please note, we are not responsible for files supplied in the incorrect way. Your file will either be returned to be redeveloped, or printed as is. Below is a table outlining the file types and the production requirements for each:
| File Type | Requirements |
| Ad Size |
7" wide x 7 1/8" high. |
| Photos |
Black & white or colour. use CMYK for full process colours. Never RGB. Minimum of 300dpi. |
| Logos |
Black & White or Colour. Use CMYK for full process colours, never RGB. Minimum of 300dpi. |
| Text |
Always use 100% Black. Heading Colour - use CMYK breakdowns to achieve the desired colour. Try to use a bold font without serifs. |
| Pantone |
Create pantone using CMYK. |
Payment
Invoicing for ads happens automatically upon the electronic submission of your ad. Your invoice will appear in your email inbox. Payment can be made by cheque, payable to the Leisure Activity Council, and can be directed to:
By Mail:
Stratford and District Leisure Activity Council
P.O. Box 874
Stratford, Ontario
N5A 6W3
In Office:
Stratford Rotary Complex
353 McCarthy Road,
Stratford, Ontario
N5A 7S7
Submit an Ad
| Handbook Issue | File Deadline for Production | Handbook Released | Available |
| Spring/Summer Handbook 2020 | February 10, 2020 | March 2020 | Closed |
| Fall/Winter Handbook 2020 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
As the LAC Handbook is created from the advertising pages of several agencies, the City of Stratford cannot guarantee the accessibility of all pages in the digital version of the Handbook. Should you require an accessible format of any ad within the Handbook, please contact the advertising agency directly.