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This week's news in review
Here are this week's trending stories on lanarkleedstoday.ca according to your views. A gas station fire in Smiths Falls triggered a quick response from firefighters Thursday https://d1965.cms.socasts...
88.1 myFM News Apr 19, 2026

Flooding concerns prompt warning for well water safety across region
Residents across the region are being reminded to take precautions as localized flooding raises concerns about drinking water safety. Southeast Public Health says floodwaters and pooling water around ...
88.1 myFM News Apr 17, 2026

Lanark County officially condemms antisemitism
Lanark County council officially condemed antisemitism at its latest meeting. This follows a February delegation from the Lanark County Anti-Semitism Group asking members to do exactly that. At the ti...
88.1 myFM News Apr 17, 2026

Planned power outage set to hit Perth area leaving hundreds without electricity
A planned Hydro One outage is set to affect parts of Perth and North Burgess next week, leaving hundreds of customers without power for several hours. The utility says approximately 800 customers will...
88.1 myFM News Apr 17, 2026

Dog Bite Prevention Week highlights safety tips for families and pet owners
Dog owners and families are being reminded to stay aware and take precautions as Dog Bite Prevention Week gets underway. Dog trainer, Katherine Vooys says the annual campaign is all about education an...
88.1 myFM News Apr 17, 2026 mj0007 / Depositphotos.com

Another Shoppers Drug Mart coming to Carleton Place
At Carleton Place council's recent committee meeting, planning staff brought forward a development permit request for 455 McNeely Ave. The proposal would see a 1600 square-meter commercial building co...
88.1 myFM News Apr 17, 2026 Perth's Shoppers Drug Mart. Pic via plaza.ca

Youth charges raise alarm as police crack down on intimate image sharing in Leeds County
Two youths have been charged following a child sexual abuse material investigation in Leeds County, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. Police say the investigation began March 31 after school...
88.1 myFM News Apr 16, 2026 kantver / Depositphotos.com

Frustrating negotiations yield results as Smiths Falls, Bell, reach Next Generation 9-1-1 deal
Smiths Falls is entering an agreement of up to $138,000 with Bell for the Computer Automated Dispatch system to be used with the Next Generation 9-1-1 system. Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough said getting ...
88.1 myFM News Apr 16, 2026

Reaction to reduction: We ask about the gas tax cut
Reaction to Prime Minister Mark Carney's announced 10-cent-per-litre cut to gas taxes has been mixed across the region. Some say it will help over the summer, while others think it has missed the mark...
88.1 myFM News Apr 16, 2026 Vadym Huzhva / Depositphotos.com

Golfers finally get their moment as local courses prepare to open
After a long, cold and wet start to spring, golfers across Lanark County are finally getting a reason to dust off their clubs. Courses throughout the region, including Lombard Glen Golf Course in Lomb...
88.1 myFM News Apr 16, 2026
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