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Public Works Manager named in Montague Township
Montague Township's named Ed Haynes as Public Works Manager. Haynes is currently the Township's Fire Captain and will continue in that role as he begins his new responsibilities.
Nov 12, 2024 picture via social media
New face joins the MRHA
James Hildebrand has joined the Mississippi River Health Alliance as its new Vice President of Capital Development and Support Services. Hildebrand has over three decades of experience in healthcare p...
Nov 12, 2024
Quebec residents charged for Smiths Falls thefts
Two males from Quebec are facing Criminal Code charges in relation to two thefts of utility trailers from the Youth Community Arena. Smiths Falls Police were called out to the arena in the early hours...
Nov 12, 2024 Example of a utility trailer
Local Remembrance Day ceremonies locations
There's a host of Remembrance Day ceremonies across the region Monday. A ceremony is taking place at 10:45 at the Perth Cenotaph in front of the hospital. The Veterans Parade begins at 10:30 A.M. in S...
Nov 11, 2024
"This council is a dumpster fire," RLGG spokesperson unloads on Rideau Lakes Township council
Rideau Lakes councillors held their tongues after Rideau Lakes Grassroots Group (RLGG) Spokesperson Wendy Alford unleashed hers addressing the response of Councillors Jeff and Paula Banks into an inte...
Nov 11, 2024 Rideau Lakes Grassroots Group Spokesperson Wendy Alford addresses Rideau Lakes council
LCPS Chief Mellema receives provincial award
Lanark County Paramedic Services Chief Travis Mellema received the Richard J. Armstrong Leadership Award at this year's Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs Honours and Awards Gala. An honour he to...
Nov 11, 2024
Fire safety paramount even while hunting
As you prepare for deer season and settle into your hunt camp, don't forget to prioritize fire safety. The Ontario Fire Code requires every 'dwelling unit' in the province to have working smoke alarms...
Nov 11, 2024
Do you know them? OPP seek Beckwith theft suspect
Lanark County OPP are looking to identify an individual responsible for a break-in and theft at a communication tower site on Salter Road in Beckwith Township where several thousand dollars worth of e...
Nov 11, 2024
Winter parking restrictions begin Friday, but may arrive sooner
Winter Parking Restrictions in Smiths Falls go into effect on Friday but if there's snow or freezing rain before that, the restrictions will begin early. Overnight Parking Restrictions will remain in ...
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Smiths Falls Jr. Bears taking team effort offensive approach with lack of pure goal scorer
JB Ryan says the Smiths Falls Jr. Bears season to date has been one of consistency, both good and bad. The head coach wants to find a way to end their road woes, and is hoping to find some by-committe...
Nov 08, 2024
