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Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit earns prestigious recognition
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is one of only six in the province to be designated as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (or BPFO) by the Registered Nurses Association of Onta...
Oct 24, 2023
OPP now overseeing Smiths Falls man's disappearance
The OPP are now overseeing the disappearance of a 39-year-old Smiths Falls man. The Smiths Falls Police began looking into the missing persons report on Thursday, October 19th, after Robert or "Robbie...
Oct 24, 2023 Robbie Thomson had been missing since 2023.
Pick up your free lawn sign in Smiths Falls to tell the community you're accessible for trick-or-treaters
With Halloween a week from Tuesday, it's important to remember accessibility this year so everyone can be included. The Smiths Falls Accessibility Advisory Committee will once again be participating i...
Oct 24, 2023 KOMUnews / CC
Final review of Carleton Place's water and sewer budget complete
Carleton Place recently held a public meeting to review the final draft of the town's water and sewer budget. Brian Turner filed this report.
Oct 24, 2023
Seeds of Success: Horton Homestead Farms' George Horton
It is Seeds of Success Day; a look at leaders in the local agricultural sector. George Horton has had a passion for farming and with a degree in Cash Cropping at the University of Guelph. As a retired...
Oct 24, 2023
Lanark County council approves Climate Action Plan, one councillor feels it doesn't go far enough
Lanark County Councillor Rob Rainer doesn't think their Climate Action Plan goes far enough. In the recent Public Works committee meeting, Rainer explained his reservations with the community emission...
Oct 23, 2023
Smiths Falls council moving forward with Centre Street revitalization
Smiths Falls has reached a service agreement to create a Centre Street Revitalization Master Plan for $50,565. GSP Group will craft the plan and outline what the future may hold for what the town feel...
Oct 23, 2023
Carleton Place discussing Parkland changes
Changes to parkland dedication for new housing developments was on the table at the latest Carleton Place council committee meeting. The Provincial Planning Act requires municipalities to accept 1 hec...
Oct 23, 2023
Businesses owners recognized at Perth and District Chamber of Commerce Gala
The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala went off without a hitch. The Thursday night's theme at Codes Mill was the Northern Lights, to celebrate the stars of local business. Aw...
Oct 23, 2023
Three people sought following "significant theft" in Mississippi Mills
Lanark County OPP need your help to identify three people involved in what they call a significant theft. Police say it occurred on October 12th at a retail business in Mississippi Mills. If you can i...
Oct 23, 2023
