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"Ms. C" speaks: What pushed Smiths Falls Bike Night organizer Christin Storms to resign
Former Downtown Smiths Falls Business Association chair Christin Storms is now explaining what led her to resign after a June 9th meeting in...
7h ago

Perth's new environmental services shop ready for approval
Perth town staff sought council's committee approval on August 11th for project budget authorization and tender awarding for their new envir...
7h ago

Municipal election races begin to take shape in Perth and Smiths Falls
The municipal election races in Perth and Smiths Falls are beginning to take shape, with several current councillors seeking different posit...
7h ago
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Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 159.3 Esso - 158.6 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 159.9 Ultramar - 1...
7h ago

Local program aims to boost businesses, knock down barriers across Lanark County
Lanark County's Business Retention and Expansion program aims to eliminate growth barriers, keep doors open, and bring in new jobs by collec...
7h ago
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43rd Athens Cornfest set for Saturday
The 43rd annual Athens Cornfest is set for this Saturday, Aug. 15, at Centennial Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizer Linda Ross says there ...
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Thursday McDonalds Corners Bingo Weekly bingo returns to McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with games beginning ...
8h ago

What's good? PEP caregiver series is bringing vital support closer to home in Perth
Caregivers in the Perth area are getting new opportunities to find support, practical information and connections through a growing speaker ...
20h ago

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Aug 12, 2026

Smiths Falls council approves up to $400,000 for water tower demolition
Smiths Falls council has approved up to $400,000 in 2026 capital funding to demolish and remove the town's 102-year-old decommissioned water...
Aug 12, 2026

Almost deadline day: Here's who plans to run for mayor, reeve across Lanark County
August 21st is the deadline for candidates looking to run for municipal council. We took a look at where some of the incumbents are sitting ...
Aug 12, 2026

Carleton Place mayor says downtown has changed dramatically in just five years
Carleton Place Mayor Toby Randell says the town's commercial scene is continuing to grow, giving residents and visitors more reasons to spen...
Aug 12, 2026

Report questions ALTO high-speed rail ridership projections
A new report from the Coalition for Better Rail (CBR) is questioning the projected ridership and cost of the proposed ALTO high-speed rail p...
Aug 12, 2026

Call it a 50-year facelift: Perth pool set for major maintenance
The Perth and District Indoor Pool is getting what could be called a 50-year facelift. The facility will close from Aug. 16 through Sept. 13...
Aug 12, 2026

Smiths Falls asks residents to help keep neighbourhoods welcoming
Smiths Falls is reminding residents that being a good neighbour can prevent many common bylaw complaints. The town says nuisance concerns of...
Aug 12, 2026
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Wednesday Coffee and Meaningful Discussion Join a thoughtful and respectful discussion from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Coutts Coffee. Facilitated...
Aug 12, 2026

What's good? One Smiths Falls club keeps bringing generations together
The Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club is proving that a sports facility can become much more than a place to compete. With a history stre...
Aug 11, 2026

Growing Up On The Farm Fueled by Kubota: The Wells Family Farm
Growing Up on the Farm, a look into local agriculture fueled by KUBOTA. Today, we are profiling The Wells Family Farm in Jasper, Ontario. Al...
Aug 11, 2026

Smiths Falls Bike Night dispute explodes as DBA and police respond to resignation allegations
A growing dispute over the future of Smiths Falls Bike Night has prompted responses from the Downtown Smiths Falls Business Association and ...
Aug 11, 2026

Case in point: Perth Restaurant example of adapting to Fire Code changes
On a recent edition of MBC's All About the House, a heritage building owner and Perth's Assistant Fire Chief had an in-depth discussion on O...
Aug 11, 2026

ALTO dispute continues between Elizabethtown-Kitley mayor and Rideau Lakes councillor
A dispute over the proposed ALTO high-speed rail project has escalated between Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor Brant Burrow and Rideau Lakes Coun...
Aug 11, 2026

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Aug 11, 2026

Don't do it! Smiths Falls reminds residents not to feed local wildlife
Smiths Falls residents and visitors are being reminded not to feed wildlife in local parks and public spaces. That includes the geese often ...
Aug 11, 2026

Lanark County Plowing Match returns to Smiths Falls area
The Lanark County Plowing Match is returning next month for a full day of agriculture, entertainment and community fun. This year's event wi...
Aug 11, 2026

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Tuesday Civitan Radio Bingo Tune in to 88.1 myFM at 6:10 p.m. for Civitan Radio Bingo. Weekly prizes total $2,500, with proceeds supporting ...
Aug 11, 2026

What's good? Carleton Place Art Hub is giving local creativity a permanent home
A volunteer-run gallery in downtown Carleton Place is helping regional artists share their work, meet the public and strengthen the creative...
Aug 10, 2026

Why summer is putting extra pressure on the Smiths Falls food bank
Summer is creating a difficult imbalance for the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank, with donations slowing while families continue to require...
Aug 10, 2026

Mississippi Mills to take over Naismith/McKenzie collections
On July 24th, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) announced they had accepted a proposal from the Municipality of Mississip...
Aug 10, 2026

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Aug 10, 2026

Rideau Lakes councillor Jeff Banks announces retirement, endorses spouse Paula Banks' run for mayor
Rideau Lakes councillor Jeff Banks is retiring from municipal politics after 16 years on council, including 11 years previously serving on S...
Aug 10, 2026

