COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Register now to Hike for Hospice!
The Hike for Hospice is set for June 2nd at the Crystal Palace but now is the time to sign up for the effort to raise awareness and funds. Spokesperson Anne Jansen told myFM The Hospice Hub started in 2023, so it's fairly new.
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A time to say 'thank you' - Police Week 2024 is undeway
Police Week in Ontario (May 12 to 18) is a time to honor the dedicated men and women who serve on the front lines of law enforcement. The Smiths Falls Police Service, alongside the Lanark County OPP and Leeds OPP, proudly stands with police services across the country to mark this important occasion. Under the theme &q...
1h ago
Local McHappy Day totals don't disappoint
The results are in, and are quite impressive. Tim Carter, owner-operator of the McDonald's restaurants in Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, and Kemptville says that the 30th annual McHappy Day on May 8th, raised $ 75,153. The money goes to the Ottawa Ronald McDonald House, and the two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms&re...
3h ago
Mississippi Mills unveils new Pumper Truck
The Mississippi Mills Fire Department has a new pumper truck. They unveiled their new 2024 Metro Star Pumper from Dependable Fire Equipment to Council prior to the most recent council meeting. Approved in the 2024 Budget, the pumper formally known as Pump 520, was officially put into service in March. The new pumper im...
4h ago
Car wrecks, occupants flee - OPP seeks witnesses
Leeds County OPP is Investigating a Friday night overnight collision at the intersection of Highway 15 and County Road 42 in Crosby/Rideau Lakes. A car left the roadway and was heavily damaged. The occupants fled the scene. Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has information about it is asked to call the OPP righ...
5h ago
Body found in Mississippi River - Investigation underway
Lanark County OPP in Carleton Place have initiated an investigation after human remains were pulled from the Mississippi River, at the end of Oakland Crescent in the twon. The determination of the individual's identity and the cause of death is pending a post-mortem. Authorities are not speculating who it may be. OPP o...
6h ago
Here's your daily look at gas prices for our listening area
Here's your daily look at local gas prices to start the week, courtesy Gas Buddy. Perth MacEwan - 161.6 Esso - 161.9 Canadian Tire - 161.6 Ultramar - 161.6 Shell - 163.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 163.9 Esso (Quickie) - 163.9 Canadian Tire - 163.9 MacEwan - 163.9 Mobil (formerly Mr. Gas) - 164.9 Esso (A&W) - 163.9 U...
8h ago
Staggering numbers obtained by the Canadian Press shows just how bad healthcare staffing is in Ontario
The Ontario government tried to hide some important numbers, but now we know them thanks to the Canadian Press. The numbers show that Ontario's health and long-term care sectors' staffing shortages are worse than thought. By 2032, Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and over 50,800 more personal support workers. It ha...
8h ago
Special honour for some local OPP officers
Eight members of the Carleton Place detachment of the Lanark County OPP received the I.O.D.E Award for the creation of the year-round multi-purpose sports facility in town. In a video posted to social media, Sergeant Robert Croth said the lot, used as a hockey rink in the winter and ball hockey, basketball and more in ...
10h ago
Blackeny Bridge gets it's Builder
Looby Builders Limited were the successful bidders for the Blakeney Bridge contract after Lanark County council approved their submission Wednesday night. The company has lots of experience in bridge work, which gave Public Works Manager Sean Derouin a vote of confidence. Having already agreed to cover about half that ...
11h ago