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Rideau Lakes council wants a closer look at how many residents use neighbouring municipal facilities to see if they're getting value for their money with their recreation agreement. This is something ...

The Smiths Falls Food Bank says demand continues to grow and they've had to adjust how they serve clients. Natalia Soteroff says tension with the US is only making the situation worse. Soteroff says t...

The federal government's announced a $748 million commitment through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Ontario municipalities including Lanark County and Leeds & Grenville. The fund replaces t...

The Town of Smiths Falls is calling on residents and businesses to take part in a lead testing program to help protect local drinking water. A certified Water Treatment Operator will visit participati...

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) came under fire from Mississippi Mills council recently with the news that the MVCA may divest itself of the R Tait MacKenzie and James Naismith ex...

The provincial government recently announced $89 million to make permanent paramedicine programs across Ontario. For the Lanark County Paramedic Service, it's a sigh of relief. Commander of the Parame...

The Table Community Food Centre's Haley Wolk says demand is higher than ever before in the region. On Thursday 88.1 myFM will be having our annual All Hands on Deck Food Drive with donations going tow...

Lanark County OPP have charged a Mississippi Mills resident with impaired driving after a Highway 7 traffic stop in Carleton Place. Police say officers pulled the vehicle over just before 5 p.m. on Sa...

Tay Valley Township launches survey to shape future of local services Tay Valley Township is asking residents, businesses and visitors to share their views on municipal services through a new communit...

Lanark County is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants Program, offering financial support to non-profit organizations that aim to improve life for local residents. The application ...