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Rideau Lakes is hosting a public information session to determine the best option for an upgrade to its Municipal Office. They'll introduce the architectural review and concept designs they received a...

The free Lanark County Female First Responders Camp is back for another year. This two-day camp offers young women aged 15-21 a hands-on introduction to careers in firefighting, law enforcement, and p...

Smiths Falls is replacing its Arena Melt Pit that serves both the community centre and youth arena. Director of Community Services Stephanie Clark said it's something they want to jump on now. Since t...

Perth Family Health Team has started unattached patient clinics, meaning those without a doctor or nurse practitioner anywhere in Ontario can be seen by one. Booking happens every Wednesday from 9 to ...

Do you know a Lanark County citizen or business who has made an extraordinary contribution? Nominate them for a Lanark County Award of Excellence to recognize their impact before October 4th. There's ...

Lanark County OPP has charged a Perth resident with sexual offences involving a child. Officers began an investigation on August 31 into allegations involving a volunteer with the Ottawa Children's Ai...

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Smiths Falls resident with impaired driving after a single-vehicle collision on Highway 43. Lanark officers and Lanark...

The publishing of the integrity commissioner's report into a Rideau Lakes council matter has been deferred. Council voted 7-1 in favour to seek a third-party investigation Tuesday night. A third-party...

Lanark County's celebrating 200 years, seven years after celebrating its 150th birthday. While 1867 was the first year the county held meetings and elected the first warden, records show it goes furth...

At Perth council's recent committee meeting, Town Treasurer Brian Burns had some news on water and tax rates that brought some surprising numbers. Our Brian Turner brings us the details.