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Smiths Falls Police arrested a shoplifting suspect August 1st. They attended a Lombard Street business regarding a shoplifting in progress. The suspect was located on arrival and found to be wearing c...

The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is issuing suspension letters this week to families of students who haven't submitted vaccine records. Last year, over 6,000 assessed records sho...

Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Rob Flack spoke to myFM about the avian flu that caused some concerns across Canada earlier this year. Flack says he gets weekly updates and luck...

Smiths Falls Police got involved and laid charges after witnesses observed a fight involving weapons on James Street North July 27th. Police learned one suspect brandished a knife and the other an axe...

There's a scheduled road closure next week on County Road 42 between Highway 15 in Crosby and Newboro. Crews are continuing to to rehabilitate County Road 42 and will be closing a 4.2km stretch to rep...

The new CT scanner at the Almonte General Hospital has been installed. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last week to celebrate the $3.2 million scanner. Executive Director of the Almonte General Hos...

This is the first in a series on bail reform in Ontario, and specifically Smiths Falls where repeat offenders continue to be a problem for the local police service. We recently reported on an individu...

Here's what's open and what's closed on the civic holiday. Closed: Banks Government Offices Libraries Mail delivery Some restaurants, bars, and local stores may opt to take the day off - it's best to ...

Water usage is higher than normal due to the recent weather which has the Carleton Place water treatment plant at the yellow conserve level. That means water usage is higher than normal, but not at cr...

The August Long Weekend is almost here. OPP Sergeant Bill Dickson says once again, the four areas they're focusing on are the ones you've heard of before but they keep seeing. That means remaining a d...