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Road trip? Make sure your car's ready for the summer driving season
As the temperature rises and the days get longer, it's time to prepare your car or truck for the summer driving season. Gas prices are highe...
3h ago
The 48: Festival of the Maples edition!
Good Morning! It's here! The biggest celebration of all things maple in the UNIVERSE! The Festival of the Maples! Got something for the 48?...
12h ago
Alleged truck thief nabbed
Lanark County OPP have charged an Ottawa resident following the alleged theft of a pickup truck from a construction company parking lot. Jus...
Apr 26, 2024
Travel the 401? Here's what the OPP think of new speed limits
When the maximum speed limit hits 110 km/hr. on sections of certain 400 series highways this July, OPP SGT. Kerry Schmidt with the highway s...
Apr 26, 2024
Bare Root Trees Again on Offer in Carleton Place
Carleton Place is again offering its Bare Root Tree program to residents. For $25.00 (taxes included) a tree of 25mm in thickness and 5' to ...
Apr 26, 2024
National Day of Mourning to be marked in Perth and Smiths Falls
Sunday is the National Day of Mourning, a day to remember and honour those lives lost or altered due to a workplace tragedy, with ceremonies...
Apr 26, 2024
Honouring a century of service
Mayor Shawn Pankow recognized the 443 Rideau Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association in celebration of their 100th Anniversary in S...
Apr 26, 2024
Oh, Sweet! The Festival of the Maples set to welcome thousands of maple lovers
The Festival of the Maples kicks of the tourist season tomorrow in Perth. Perth and District Chamber of Commerce President and Festival of t...
Apr 26, 2024
Perth and District Hall of Fame set to induct local legends
The Perth and District Hall of Fame is set to welcome it's latest group of inductees at the 2024 induction ceremony on Sunday May 26th. The ...
Apr 26, 2024
Two shot with pellet gun in Perth
Police in Perth are investigating an assault that occurred Wednesday night. Around 8 p.m., Lanark County OPP responded to a report of two ma...
Apr 26, 2024
The 48: Fri-YAY edition
Good Morning! Just one more day until the weekend and the Festival of the Maples! Got something for the 48? Click here to get started! Her...
Apr 26, 2024
Montague gets their councilor
Montague Township has appointed Trevor Johnson as the newest council member. Deputy Reeve Bill Caroll has faith Johnson will represent the t...
Apr 25, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: A perfect weekend for art lovers in May!
Local artists will shine at the Arts Carleton Place presents Spring Fine Art Show. Spokesperson Suzzanne Deschenes tells myFM it's all about...
Apr 25, 2024
Watching the water: RVCA maintains local flood outlook
The Upper Rideau Valley Watershed has maintained its flood outlook for the properties around Bobs and Christie Lakes. Since early April, the...
Apr 25, 2024
Growing food in an urban environment: learn how
Fresh off its success with Earth Fest, the Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee presents: Growing Food in Urban Environments - A ...
Apr 25, 2024
Be part of the Downtown Carleton Place Art "Expedition"
If you'd like your visual artwork displayed on a light post banner in Downtown Carleton Place this summer, act quickly. The Carleton Place B...
Apr 25, 2024
Paws off! Smiths Falls dog park closed in May for renovations
Smiths Falls has put a paws on the fun at the Dog Park on Old Slys Road for the month of May. The closure is to give it a fetching makeover....
Apr 25, 2024
What the cluck? Backyard chickens could be coming to Smiths Falls
Chickens may one day be coming to a backyard near you. Smiths Falls staff is exploring the feasibility of a program which would allow reside...
Apr 25, 2024
Get a ringer! 1st annual horseshoe tourney for organ donation awareness
The 1st annual Craiger Memorial Horseshoe Tournament takes place Saturday at the Toldeo Legion. The tournament is organized by Bobbi-Jo Crai...
Apr 25, 2024
Perth introduces new Town Clerk
Amanda Noel has been hired as the Director of Legislative Services and Clerk for the Town of Perth. Noel previously worked for Lanark County...
Apr 25, 2024
The 48: Here's what's up, Lanark and Leeds!
Good Morning! Here's what's going on for this Thursday in late-April. Late-April? Where has the month gone? Where has the year gone for that...
Apr 25, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 67: Enforcing non-compliance
Recommendation number 67 from the Culleton, Kuzyk and Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence continues with fine tuning the...
Apr 24, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: It's National Immunization Awareness Week - Did you know that?
This week is National Immunization Awareness week (Apr. 22-30). This year the theme is Protect your future. Get immunized. Dr. Linna Li, Med...
Apr 24, 2024
Perth officials attend Good Roads Conference at Queen's Park
Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson and Councillor Dave Bird, accompanied by Town staff including CAO Michael Touw, Director of Community Services Cat...
Apr 24, 2024
Spring curbside leaf collection underway in Carleton Place
Carleton Place's Public Works Department is now collecting leaves and yard waste left curbside. The will do so until Friday, May 3rd. Reside...
Apr 24, 2024
Celebrating administrative professionals in Smiths Falls
Wednesday is Administrative Professionals Day and communities across the region are recognizing their workers and all they do. Recognized a...
Apr 24, 2024
Spring hydrant flushing - watch your water in Perth
Residents of Perth should brace for temporary water disruptions as Environmental Services launches its Spring hydrant flushing initiative fr...
Apr 24, 2024
Smiths Falls Nurse Practitioner Clinic accepting new patients
New patients are being accepted at the Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic in Smiths Falls. The role of NP's have evolved over the years said boar...
Apr 24, 2024
UCDSB hoping to cut suspension rate
The Upper Canada District School Board's working to reduce their suspension rate which is about triple the provincial average. While the pro...
Apr 24, 2024
"Best day of my life," Rideau Ferry's Alex McLean selected ninth overall by OHL's Guelph Storm
Rideau Ferry native Alex McLean was drafted ninth overall to the OHL's Guelph Storm at the recent priority selection. McLean called it "...
Apr 24, 2024