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Work continues on monument to local heroes in Almonte
Mississippi Mills provided an update on the cenotaph renovation in Almonte. The main portion of work has been completed. Further work will continue over the next few weeks, focusing on cleaning the Ce...
May 07, 2024 The Almonte Cenotaph before the renovations were started.
A ringing endorsement: Please be a courteous cyclist this year
In Lanark and Leeds, where cyclists and pedestrians share pathways, the Accessibility Advisory Committee in Carleton Place has some words that fit our entire region. They are kindly urging all cyclist...
May 06, 2024
Stifled: More than half of Canadians say freedom of speech is under threat
A recent Leger online survey revealed that 57% of Canadians believe their freedom of speech is threatened. Among them, 34% see it as somewhat endangered, while 23% perceive a serious threat. Conversel...
May 06, 2024
Beautiful Day: Carebridge opens new affordable unit apartment building
Carebridge Community's 34 affordable units have opened up at 44 Chamber Streets in Smiths Falls. It's been a long time coming for the project but the grand opening took place Thursday, with Minister o...
May 06, 2024 The opening of an affordable housing building in Smiths Falls, thanks in part to Carebridge
Plaque at Healing Forest stolen, you can help find it
Lanark County OPP is investigating a theft from the Healing Forest Memorial in Perth. A metal plaque, which had been attached to a large stone was reported stolen on April 5th. Police don't know when ...
May 06, 2024 A celebration is held at the Healing Forest in Perth, ON
Another spike in local overdoses: Blame drug poisonings
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, along with the Brockville Police Services are reporting a higher than usual number of overdoses in Brockville. The Health Unit continues to cautio...
May 06, 2024 Artist's rendering
Help is on the way for those who help us all
The provincial government's introducing legislation this week that will include long-term health care coverage for wildland firefighters for some cancers, heart injuries, and PTSD that are work-relate...
May 06, 2024 Stock phot
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Share the road! Motorcycles are back for another season
Many have brought their motorcycles out for the season with the warming weather. The OPP Golden Helmets have some tips to make sure they're road ready. Constable Conrad Vitalis says a simple spot chec...
May 06, 2024
Lanark Highlands adds to their team
Lanark Highlands has a new Manager of Planning. Kyle McRae has been hired to serve the role as well as be the Chief Building Official, a position he's held with the township on contract since October ...
May 06, 2024
What's the deal with Pickleball?
Pickleball is taking Lanark and Leeds by storm, especially among the older generation, who are finding joy and camaraderie in this fast-paced sport. Rules of the Game: Combining elements of tennis, ba...
May 05, 2024
