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The WIN 2024 Car or Cash for Healthcare Lottery has $168,000 in prizes this year including a 2024 Corvette Stingray, valued at $115,000. All proceeds go towards both the Carleton Place and Almonte Gen...

The total solar eclipse next Monday is an exciting time for many, from casual spectators to those working in science studying the event. Mark Richardson is the Manager of Education & Public Outrea...

The OPP says even if it ends up being cloudy the afternoon of Monday April 8th, use your headlights while driving during the eclipse. Story by Rick Stow

The province continues to make preparations ahead of next month's solar eclipse. For Smiths Falls, that means gathering information from established working groups created by both the province and hea...

Eclipse safety was discussed at Perth council's recent meeting. Responding to a question from councilor Barry Smith, CAO Michael Toew provided some timely advice for the April 8th event. You can find ...

The Carleton Place Canadians were bounced from the playoffs by the hands of the Smiths Falls Bears for the second straight year on Friday night. Disappointed by another first round exit, Owner, Genera...

The annual Smiths Falls job fair is coming up. This year it'll take place at the Youth Arena. Manager of Economic Development & Tourism Julia Crowder says there's still space open for employers. T...

CFUW Perth announced its results of their period product drive. They collected 165 pounds of menstrual supplies to donate to the The Table Community Food Centre in Perth. They say that will last about...

The Smiths Falls Heritage Museum is open for the spring. It opens today for tours, inquiries and genealogical research from 10 until 5 Wednesday to Sunday. The first two gallery exhibits of the spring...

The 2024-25 funding for Lanark County's Homelessness Prevention Program has been announced. The province has allocated just under $2.5 million for the county's services this year. Director of Social S...