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Rideau Lakes council has asked staff to issue three tenders for drawings for a new municipal office, a retrofit of the Chantry office, and the reconstruction of the office into a public works garage a...

A woman struck by a falling tree in Almonte last week has died of her injuries. Lanark County OPP say the 34-year-old, from Mississippi Mills Township, was walking near Ann and Church Streets on the m...

A 24-year-old Smiths Falls man is facing several charges after police seized a weapon during a break-in investigation. The Lanark County OPP say they responded to a reported break-in in Mississippi Mi...

Perth is offering several ways for residents to get some relief from our current hot weather. The Perth and District Union Library welcomes those seeking relief from the heat with cool spaces and plen...

Ford is recalling nearly one million vehicles across Canada and the U.S. due to a potential safety issue with the low-pressure fuel pump. The defect could lead to engine failure while driving, raising...

Carole Dufort has officially resigned from her role as Trustee for the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), citing health reasons. Elected in 2022, Dufort represented Ward 2, which includes Lan...

A Beckwith Township man is facing charges after Lanark County OPP launched an investigation into alleged child sexual assault. Police say the investigation began last Wednesday, July 9th. A 70-year-ol...

A 31-year-old man is facing serious charges after Lanark County OPP responded to a weapons complaint in Perth early last Sunday morning. On July 6, 2025, just after 3:00 a.m., officers were called to ...

Climate Network Lanark's hoping to implement their Neighbourhood Climate Concierge program in Smiths Falls. Project coordinator Sadie Brule said they help participants through environmental grant appl...

A 38-year-old Quebec man is facing charges after Lanark County OPP recovered a stolen vehicle early Saturday morning. On July 5, 2025, just before 3:30 a.m., officers on patrol on Highway 7 received a...