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St. Louis Blues sign Smiths Falls native Quinton Burns
The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Quinton Burns to a three-year entry-level contract. Blues' President of Hockey Operations and GM Doug Armstrong. Burns, a native of Smiths Falls and a gradua...
Aug 28, 2024 Photo: St. Louis Blues Hockey Club
Perth Fair parking update: Cockburn Street closed for construction
Attention, Perth Fair attendees! Cockburn Street is closed for construction during the fair, but there are convenient options to get you to the event. Limited parking is available on the Fairgrounds, ...
Aug 28, 2024
Cyclists and hikers rejoice: Lanark County trail gets major upgrade
The Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) section of the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) has recently undergone significant upgrades, enhancing the experience for trail users in Lanark County. The project,...
Aug 28, 2024
Fraud alert in Carleton Place: Fake lawyer scamming homeowners
The Lanark County OPP is warning residents about a scam involving a man pretending to be a lawyer from Service Ontario. This fraudster is targeting homes in the Sarah Street area, falsely claiming the...
Aug 28, 2024
All the new places you can buy alcohol in Lanark County
Lanark County will have dozens of new locations starting on September 5th where you'll be able to purchase alcohol. The list include convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. Not all are e...
Aug 28, 2024
Your daily look at gas prices
Here's a look at your local gas prices as of 9 am courtesy of Gas Buddy. Perth MacEwan - 152.6 Esso - 152.6 Canadian Tire - 152.6 Ultramar - 159.6 Shell - 154.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 157.2 Esso (Q...
Aug 28, 2024
Municipal report card shows promising signs, says Tay Valley Township reeve
The 2023 municipal report card is out for Tay Valley Township. Reeve Rob Rainer is happy with how many new programs have been implemented in recent years. 60% of Tay Valley residents are at least 55-y...
Aug 28, 2024
New program coming to incentivize affordable housing development
Lanark County will be introducing another incentive program in hopes to encourage developers to build affordable units. The county will repay the annual property tax on affordable units to developers ...
Aug 28, 2024
Police investigating collision involving ATV, vehicle
Police are investigating a collision involving a car and ATV on Sunday. Just before 4:30 p.m. Lanark County OPP responded to the collision at the intersection of Bridge St. and Lake Ave. in Carleton P...
Aug 28, 2024
Comedian Dianne Skoll performing in Perth
Comedian Dianne Skoll will be performing her critically-acclaimed solo show "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Becoming a Woman" to the Perth & District Library on September 7, 2024. The show i...
Aug 28, 2024
