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The spring melt has uncovered a number of "care packages" left by dogs in Smiths Falls, leading the town to issue a friendly reminder to residents. In a recent Facebook post, the town encouraged pet o...

The Canadian Career Academy hosted a job fair in Carleton Place recently. myFM was there and spoke to organizers, employers, training providers, and job seekers to get some ideas of what's happening i...

The Next Generation 9-1-1 dispatch system has been delayed. The CRTC said earlier this month most municipal, provincial, and territorial emergency services are not ready for the move as the reason for...

Carleton Place council took on current US/Canada trade challenges when they reviewed their procurement policy, last updated in 2017. Staff recommended excluding products or services from trade partner...

Lanark Highlands is going paperless in the 2026 municipal election. They're following suit with most area municipalities, who except for Drummond/North Elmsley, offered phone and internet voting in 20...

Two dedicated 4-H leaders were honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a special event in Richmond Hill on March 22. Shannon Benner and John Drummond received their medals from Senator ...

Lanark County launches major studies on land use planning: here's how to get involved Lanark County is conducting two significant studies that will influence long-term land use planning. The Aggregate...

The Mississippi River Health Alliance is looking for new board members to help guide local healthcare services starting in July 2025. The Allied Boards oversee Almonte General Hospital, Carleton Place...

We have the latest on when the first of a pair storms that have our listening area in their sites will hit, and what they'll bring. David Phillips, Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada says are...

The backyard hen debate in Smiths Falls continues. For the third time since last April, the proposed backyard hen pilot project returned to council, only to be sent back for further revisions. Council...