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New-look Clyde River Park open for the summer
The new play structure at Clyde River Park is now officially open in Lanark Village. It has passed its final safety inspection and is ready to welcome kids and families just in time for summer.
May 30, 2025
New Lanark Lodge generator to cost $2.8 million
Lanark County is set to approve a $1.83 million project for electrical upgrades at Lanark Lodge. Director of Long-Term Care Shawna Stone says their existing generator has run its course. Councillor To...
May 30, 2025 Picture via Lanark County website
Mississippi Mills celebrates inspiring residents
Business, youth and community leaders were recognized for making Mississippi Mills a better place during the fourth annual Community Awards ceremony. Honourees were celebrated by family, friends and m...
May 30, 2025 Pictured, back row, from left: Almonte Ward Councillor Jane Torrance; Deputy Mayor Rickey Minnille; Inspiring Youth award recipient Maeve Kerwin; Inspiring Youth award recipient Charlotte Kennedy; Mayor Christa Lowry; Almonte Ward Councillor Mary Lou Souter; and Ramsay Ward Councillor Vicki Lowe. Front row, from left: Community Builder award recipient Gord MacDonald; Community Builder award recipient Doris Rankin; Welcoming Community Champion recipient Renée Kokonya Sullivan; Welcoming Community Champion recipient Sue Evans; and Business Champion award recipient Richard Skrobecki.
What's Good Lanark-Leeds: A local man fighting bullying with a kayak
Eastern Ontario philanthropist Craig McCormick is bring his anti-bullying message to the water this summer. The Founder of the February anti-bullying "Take a Stand, Lend a Hand" walks in communities a...
May 29, 2025
Vote to overturn Rideau Lakes mayor's veto falls one shy - here's why
The vote to override Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom's veto over the Chantry municipal office retrofit tender failed Wednesday. The vote took place in front of a packed gallery. Staff brought out e...
May 29, 2025 Rideau Lakes council (File Photo)
Here's what Lanark County's hoping to discuss with the province this summer
Lanark County council has finalized the list of issues it will bring forward at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference this August. Two of the six requested delegations focus on suppo...
May 29, 2025 Doug Ford at the 2024 AMO conference - file photo
Fake $100 bills are spreading in Smiths Falls - here's how to spot them
Smiths Falls Police are warning the public after a rise in counterfeit $100 bills in town. Officers say fake notes, including "prop money," are turning up in stores and should be reported. Police are ...
May 29, 2025
Enjoy breakfast and help CHEO on Sunday at the Perth Civitan
The Civitan Club of Perth is hosting a CHEO Foundation breakfast on Sunday, June 1. It runs from 9 until 2 and includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and much more. Gluten and dairy free options are ...
May 29, 2025
Franktown Lilac Festival chases away the clouds
After 30 years of running the Franktown Lilac Festival in Beckwith, their organizers have learned a trick or two on how to deal with inclement weather. Their recent edition on a showery May 24th was n...
May 29, 2025 Brian Turner photo
Household hazardous waste depot now open every Saturday in Carleton Place
Carleton Place's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot at 128 Patterson Crescent is now open each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The depot allows residents to safely dispose of hazardous household wast...
May 29, 2025
