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Special honour for some local OPP officers
Eight members of the Carleton Place detachment of the Lanark County OPP received the I.O.D.E Award for the creation of the year-round multi-purpose sports facility in town. In a video posted to social...
May 13, 2024
Blackeny Bridge gets it's Builder
Looby Builders Limited were the successful bidders for the Blakeney Bridge contract after Lanark County council approved their submission Wednesday night. The company has lots of experience in bridge ...
May 13, 2024 Blakeney Bridge image via lanarkcounty.ca
Looking for something to do? Keep it local with a day trip
Spring and Summer in Lanark County beckons with endless opportunities for exploration right in your own backyard. Taking day trips to nearby gems in Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and all points ...
May 12, 2024
Yep. Those are mosquitoes you're seeing out there
As spring rolls on across Lanark County so too do the bugs. Many are out and looking to be pests in general. As delightful as the season may be, it brings with it a surge of mosquitoes and ticks, eage...
May 11, 2024
OPP shed light on 'what do do' when someone is experiencing a drug overdose
What do you do when you come across someone who could be suffering from a drug overdose? That's a question many don't have the answer too. OPP Constable Shawn Peever tells us what the best thing to do...
May 10, 2024
This car may be responsible for Steven Tate's death
The Ontario Provincial Police believe they know the car that was involved in the hit-and-run death of Montague Township man Steven Tate. In a video released to social media, the OPP have identified a ...
May 10, 2024 The OPP are looking for a dark coloured hatchback or sedan.
Sticker shock: Construction season will cost Carleton Place
Carleton Place council got some roadworks sticker shock when they were faced with $441,000 in more costs than budgeted as they met to approve this year's tendered contract. Councillor Sarah Cavanagh r...
May 10, 2024
Emergency Preparedness in local communities gets a boost from the Province
It's a great way to wind down Emergency Preparedness Week: The provincial government announced local investments to help with emergency preparedness programs. The townships of Perth, Montague, Tay Val...
May 10, 2024
Nurses appreciation week: Recognizing Lindsay Coakley
Lanark and Leeds 88.1 myFM is highlighting RPN Lindsay Coakley for Nurses appreciation week. About two years into her career, she has advice for those considering the same path. Coakley considers nurs...
May 10, 2024
Take care of Mother's Day, hook, line and sinker
Ontario says fishing across the province will be free this Mother's Day weekend. The free fishing period is open to all Canadians in Ontario, and fishers will need to carry provincial or federal I-D. ...
May 09, 2024
