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Youth unemployment rate highest since 2014 in Lanark County
There are some notable employment trends, according to The Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark. Lanark County's unemployment rate sits at 3.9%, well below the provincial average of 7.6%. The med...
Apr 03, 2025
Smiths Falls police seek theft suspect
The Smiths Falls Police are looking to identify a woman wanted in a theft investigation from a local business on March 21st. If you recognize them, please contact SFPS at 613-283-0357 or anonymously a...
Apr 03, 2025
Brockville Braves owner questioning Hockey Canada's jurisdiction in sexual assault investigation
The owner of the Central Canada Hockey League's Brockville Braves is questioning Hockey Canada's jurisdiction following a sexual assault investigation during an incident which allegedly took place at ...
Apr 02, 2025
Environment Canada issues freezing rain warning
Environment Canada has issued both a freezing rain warning and a special weather statement. 2 to 5mm of freezing rain is expected tonight into early Thursday morning. This freezing rain event will not...
Apr 02, 2025
An update on the proposed golf course development in Perth
The Town of Perth and Caivan Construction have agreed to continue Tribunal-led mediation through April. The town issued a statement Tuesday afternoon to provide an update on the proposed 1,000 home su...
Apr 02, 2025
Rideau Lakes terminates aid agreement with Smiths Falls Fire Department
Rideau Lakes is terminating their automatic aid agreement with the Smiths Falls Fire Department. SFFD Chief Rick Chesebrough says their mutual aid agreement, where they'll be available for significant...
Apr 02, 2025 Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough presents to Smiths Falls council (file photo)
Two roundabouts could be coming to Carleton Place
Lanark County is exploring the construction of two roundabouts at Lake Avenue and Townline Road in Carleton Place to handle projected congestion. Council opted to purse this route in lieu of convertin...
Apr 02, 2025 A preliminary design of a proposed roundabout in Carleton Place
Lanark County fights youth substance use with bold new initiative
A groundbreaking initiative is aiming to curb youth substance use in Lanark County by tackling issues before they start. Planet Youth Lanark County (PYLC), Open Doors for Lanark Children & Youth, ...
Apr 02, 2025
Local teen charged with pair of thefts
A 14-year-old from Montague was arrested and charged following a pair of thefts. Smiths Falls Police say the teen stole from a restaurant and the Smiths Falls Community Arena on March 13th and 19th. T...
Apr 01, 2025
Perth Deputy Mayor addresses community concerns
Perth Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson, now in his 30th year on council sat down recently with myFM news to cover issues and concerns that many residents bring to him on a regular basis. At the top of his li...
Apr 01, 2025 Perth Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson
