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Tribute planned Saturday for patron of Almonte Song Circle
A memorial tribute is planned for Saturday at the Equator Roastery on Ottawa Street in Almonte. Percussionist with the Almonte Song Circle, David Frisch, says the event remembers a generous supporter....
Apr 12, 2024
No change to start and dismissal times in local schools - for now
There will be no changes to bell times for Upper Canada District School Board or CDSBEO students in September. That's because Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario representatives told the board i...
Apr 12, 2024
Smiths Falls asked to add courts for the fastest growing sport
Pickleball continues to be the fastest growing sport and the Smiths Falls Harmony Seniors Club 162 want to see indoor courts in the town. Member Anne Miskelly says the status quo cannot remain. They'r...
Apr 12, 2024
Want to help shape the future of a historic plot of land in Perth?
The Town of Perth is seeking members for its Darou Farm Working Group. The town-owned property off County Road 1 is poised for development and the town wants community members say. The working group o...
Apr 12, 2024
Local man facing harassment charges
Lanark County OPP have charged a Drummond/North Elmsley man for harassment. Police received a report in February from an individual from Perth reporting repeated incidents of harassment from late Dece...
Apr 12, 2024
OPP issues warning on paving and construction fraud ahead of spring
As the warmer months draw near in Lanark and Leeds, the Ontario Provincial Police is cautioning residents about a concerning trend in paving and construction fraud. With homeowners beginning to assess...
Apr 11, 2024
Some can get a spring dose of COVID-19 vaccine
From April to June, the Ontario Ministry of Health is recommending certain residents who haven't received a COVID-19 vaccine in the last six months to consider getting the XBB COVID-19 vaccine. This g...
Apr 11, 2024
Motion to support basic Income proposal passes by a razor-thin margin in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls council became the first in Lanark County to support basic income, by a narrow 4-3 vote. Mayor Shawn Pankow echoed his thoughts from the discussion on the matter at a previous committee o...
Apr 11, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Earthfest returns to Carleton Place April 20th
Earthfest is back for its second year on April 20th. It takes place from 11 to 3 at Market Square in Carleton Place and is once again being put on by the The Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Comm...
Apr 10, 2024
Familiar faces put name forth for vacant Township of Montague council seat
The application window for the vacant Montague Township council position has closed, with seven individuals submitting their names for consideration. Notably among them are former Deputy Reeves Klaas ...
Apr 10, 2024
