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A horse in Lanark County has tested positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus, or EEEV. The Health Unit says its normally found in wild birds but can occasionally spread to horses and humans ...

There are only a few days left to complete the Smiths Falls For All Committee survey. This committee will provide recommendations to help Smiths Falls become a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive c...

Rideau Lakes Township broke ground in July on the new Portland Community Hall and Library. They hope it's up and running by May. Thomas Cavanagh Construction is overseeing the build.

Quick thinking by an LCBO employee resulted in the arrest of a robbery suspect. On Sunday, The Smiths Falls Police Service released a photo of a suspect involved in a theft at a Rexall Pharmacy. The f...

There have been 11 confirmed cases of whooping cough in our area, reflecting its rise across Ontario. This marks a significant increase compared to the previous four years, which saw only one confirme...

Smiths Falls staff have developed a programming and event plan for the new town square. Director of Community Services Stephanie Clark went over the purpose of the plan. Some suggested events in the d...

Car Toot Bingo to the Almonte Fairgrounds. Every Wednesday evening throughout August vehicles will take over the Fairgrounds for a fun evening of car bingo where you honk or holler if you think you ha...

Each year the Canadian Federation of University Women Perth and District make contributions to local students that meet their community-first messaging and have bright futures ahead of them in post-se...

The province is investing an additional $240 million to expand the Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program which provides low-interest financing to cattle producers. myFM spoke to Minister of Agriculture...

A few highlights from the July 22nd meeting of Smiths Falls council following Director of Community Services Stephanie Clark's report: Installation is underway for the natural playground at the site o...