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Smiths Falls pipe band strikes gold to open season strong
The Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band is celebrating a strong start to the season after capturing first place in Grade 5 competition at the Ottawa Branch PPBSO Indoor Contest. The band also earned first i...
88.1 myFM News Apr 29, 2026 Via Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band Facebook

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Here's what's up! Enjoy weekly bingo at Perth Civitan Hall on Wednesday. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Free admission; purchase bingo cards as desired. You're invited for a thoughtful, ...
88.1 myFM News Apr 29, 2026

Protecting our pets and ourselves from tapeworm
A relatively new infection risk for both pets and humans has started appearing in Ontario, with enough cases to merit some basic prevention methods. Veterinarian Dr. Hailey MacDonald has the details S...
88.1 myFM News Apr 28, 2026 mj0007 / Depositphotos.com

Department store dispute leads to multiple charges
Smiths Falls Police say charges have been laid following a reported dispute at a local department store. Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a possible assault and say a suspect was identified an...
88.1 myFM News Apr 28, 2026

Today's gas prices
Perth MacEwen - 159.6 Esso - 155.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 169.9 Ultramar - 169.9 Shell - 159.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 168.6 Canadian Tire -161.6 Esso (Quickie) - 177.9 Ult...
88.1 myFM News Apr 28, 2026

Parking restrictions coming to Carleton Place's Emily St.
Carleton Place council's committee received a proposal at their last meeting to change parking on Emily Street aiming to improve safety and access for emergency and service vehicles. S taff reported t...
88.1 myFM News Apr 28, 2026 welcomia / Depositphotos.com

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Here's what's up! A free Pet Loss Support Group runs Tuesdays until June 2, 6 to 8 p.m., at 8 Herriott St. in Perth. Facilitated by Samantha Davidson of FreeBird Counselling, the sessions provide grie...
88.1 myFM News Apr 28, 2026

Local land trust concerned gifted land will be expropriated for high-speed rail
The Rideau Waterway Land Trust is raising concerns about the proposed southern route for the Alto high-speed rail project, warning it could put protected lands and vulnerable species at risk. In a new...
88.1 myFM News Apr 27, 2026 Franco Lautieri / CC

44% of local public defibrillators not "ready for rescue," according to report
The Lanark County Paramedic Service continues its Public Access Defibrillator program, encouraging all facilities who have an on-site AED to register it to their service. Chief Travis Mellema says pro...
88.1 myFM News Apr 27, 2026 coffeekai / Depositphotos.com

Lanark County Community Forest passes audit, posts another year of steady growth
Lanark County's Community Forest continued to show strong environmental stewardship and financial stability in 2025, according to its latest State of the Forest report. The report outlines a year mark...
88.1 myFM News Apr 27, 2026 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
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