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Free tree planting webinar offered by local expert
The Carleton Place Urban Forest and River Corridor Advisory Committee's Jim McCreedy will host a Virtual Tree Planting Seminar on Wednesday (April 24th). The free session will begin at 7PM and is inte...
Apr 23, 2024
What led the way in Smiths Falls' by-law calls last year?
The 2023 Smiths Falls by-law call numbers are in. Animal control claimed top spot for most calls last year, with 164 of the 597 total service calls under that umbrella. It overtook property standards ...
Apr 23, 2024
Earth Fest in Carleton Place draws a huge crowd
On Saturday, Carleton Place's Environmental Advisory Committee drew healthy crowds despite some cooler than hoped for weather, for their second annual Earth Fest. Carleton Place's Market Square was fi...
Apr 23, 2024
Save some cash! Perth Library now lending out toys
The Perth & District Union Public Library is now offering a toy lending library. With help from Lanark County Best Start, high quality toys and puzzles are available to check out just like you wou...
Apr 23, 2024
New Director at Maple View Landings excited for the future
Cathy Fisher is the new director of Maple View Landings or the soon to be G. Tackaberry and Family Home, as the 192 bed long-term care home gets closer to opening. She told myFM a plan's in place to e...
Apr 23, 2024
Don't like the hikes at the pump? You're not alone
Why does spring bring an increase in gas prices every year? Canadians for Affordable Energy's Dan McTeague says during the summer months, the RVP or Reid Vapor Pressure of gasoline is required to be l...
Apr 22, 2024
OPP warning residents of online gaming scam
The rise in the use of online gaming has led to a big opportunity for scammers. You are being warned by the OPP to be on the lookout for a fraudulent gaming advertisement depicting an online gaming pl...
Apr 22, 2024
World convenes in Ottawa to talk disposable plastics
Tomorrow, representatives from over 170 nations convene in downtown Ottawa for the fourth round of talks on a global plastics treaty. Their goal: to eradicate plastic waste by 2040. They'll focus on c...
Apr 22, 2024
Bogart Cup Finals tied at one following consecutive overtime games
The Smiths Falls Bears evened the Bogart Cup Finals at one game apiece with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Navan Grads in Game 2 at the SFMCC Sunday evening. Matthew Dimaline potted his second of the...
Apr 22, 2024
Building the budget: Lanark County asked for more money for transitional housing in SF
The rental costs for the transitional housing units at the property of the former Willowdale retirement residence is higher than expected after negotiations with the owners. That's why the pilot proje...
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