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Major renovation underway at Lanark Animal Welfare Society
The Lanark Animal Welfare Society is undergoing a major renovation, converging the garage into a larger intake facility. LAWS says the work was made possible through generous donations. It's board cha...
Mar 03, 2025 Photo via LAWS social media
There's a new chair at the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
A familiar face has been elected Chair of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority's board of directors. Town of Perth Councillor Gary Waterfield was elected to the one-year term at the January board ...
Mar 03, 2025 Photo via RVCA social media
Lanark OPP charge ATV driver with impaired operation in South Elmsley
The Lanark County OPP has charged a South Elmsley Township resident with impaired driving after stopping an ATV on Rideau Ferry Road at Bass Lake Road. Officers conducted the traffic stop shortly afte...
Mar 03, 2025 The OPP patrols a trail in Ontario
Community rallies to welcome back kidnapped Perth Polar Bear Plunge co-founder
The community is coming together to welcome back Dave Lavery, co-founder of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge, after his 77-day detention in Afghanistan by the Taliban. Lavery told myFM he's humbled by the ...
Feb 28, 2025
Rideau Lakes campaigns attract over 1.2 million views and boost local business
Rideau Lakes Township's digital marketing campaigns have reached over 1.27 million people, helping to promote local businesses and attract new investment. The Experience Rideau Lakes campaign, launche...
Feb 28, 2025
Want to make a difference? Lanark County Community Justice needs volunteers
Lanark County Community Justice (LCCJ) is looking for volunteers to help with Community Justice Forums as part of its court diversion program. Training for volunteer facilitators begins in March 2025 ...
Feb 28, 2025
South East Health Unit approves balanced budget, facing future deficit
The 2025 budget for the South East Health Unit received unanimous approval February 26th. It's a balanced budget of $60,277,410, a good starting point in the eyes of board member Anne-Marie Koiner. &n...
Feb 27, 2025 BrianAJackson / Depositphotos.com
Perth affordable housing development receives huge financial boost, but tight deadline
Lanark County received a $600,000 one-time grant for an affordable housing project. It'll go towards Carebridge Community Support's 63 Halton St. property in Perth that'll feature 15 affordable units....
Feb 27, 2025 kzlobastov / Depositphotos.com
Coffee shop threats leads to local charges
A Carleton Place resident has been charged in connection with a series of threats. Lanark County OPP responded to a coffee shop where employees received numerous threatening phone calls on February 23...
Feb 27, 2025
Parking bans remain in place despite warming weather
The Town of Perth is reminding drivers that winter parking restrictions remain in effect until the end of March. Overnight parking is not allowed on any town street between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. to en...
Feb 27, 2025
