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Firefighters are bringing the heat to Pakenham this weekend
Pakenham is set to welcome hundreds of firefighters this Saturday as the Mississippi Mills Fire Department hosts the 114th Eastern Ontario Firefighters Association Games. MMFD's Kyle Sonnenberg is one...
Jun 19, 2026
Canada Day events could cost Smiths Falls Police Service $15,000
The Smiths Falls Police Service are predicting a $15,000 expense to police the Canada Day events in the town. The Downtown BIA is hosting a bike night and pushing for over 10,000 riders to attend, the...
Jun 19, 2026
Today's Gas Prices
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 150.0 Esso - 149.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 151.6 Ultramar - 151.6 Shell - 153.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 156.6 Petro Can...
Jun 19, 2026
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Healthcare workers get the spotlight for decades of local care
The Mississippi River Health Alliance is celebrating the people who help keep local healthcare running across Almonte, Carleton Place and Lanark County. The organization held its 2026 Long Service Awa...
Jun 19, 2026
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Friday, June 19 Carleton Place Beer Festival From 4 to 10 p.m. at Market Square, the 19-plus event features craft beverages, live music, food trucks and vendors. Advance tickets include a commemorativ...
Jun 19, 2026
What's good? Local author turns adventure, service and resilience into a powerful new book
A local author, veteran and adventurer is sharing a positive message about handling hard times and building a life with purpose. Vickie Lanthier, the author of "High Agency Human", joined Ly...
Jun 18, 2026
