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In Focus - Michelle Wolford from the Perth and District Union Library
It's Library Month and we're joined by Michelle Wolford from the Perth and District Union Library to discuss latest programs and recent funding from Perth Studio Theatre.
Oct 20, 2023
Preliminary budget talks in Smiths Falls expected Monday
Smiths Falls council will have preliminary budget talks next week. CAO Malcom Morris says internal conversations are being had now. If all goes according to plan they hope to approve the 2024 budget i...
Oct 20, 2023 Got Credit / CC
An update to the Carleton Place health hub
Carleton Place council has been provided with details on the new health hub to serve the town as well as neighbouring Beckwith. Town CAO Diane Smithson outlined the multi-layered deal which will see C...
Oct 20, 2023
Nearly half of Lanark County residents pay double the national average on energy costs
Lanark County council was provided an overview of their parameters for the Better Homes Lanark program as a feasibility study continues. The goal of the program is to retrofit existing homes with ener...
Oct 20, 2023
Lanark County OPP looking to find hit and run suspect
Lanark County OPP are hoping the public can assist them in identifying the driver of a hit and run. Police say the incident took place Tuesday night in Beckwith Township just before 7 p.m. The OPP are...
Oct 20, 2023
Grant Can Cook Week 5: Leftover Pasta Sauce
This week's Grant Can Cook morphed into something entirely different as it was happening. A little inside baseball: I typically cook these meals on Wednesday's, as that's generally my only free night ...
Oct 20, 2023 I forgot to take a picture of the meal so instead here's me. Sorry I subjected you to a photo of me.
Smiths Falls looking to boost playground accesibility
The Town of Smiths Falls is looking to boost playground accessibility. Director of Community Services Stephanie Clark says they're focusing on six spaces over the next three years they'll be tackling....
Oct 19, 2023
Help them help you: CAMSafe program targets criminals using your own footage
Constable Kenny Fuentes has spearheaded the CAMSafe program that's arrived in Lanark County for the OPP to use and residents to sign up for. With the growing number of cameras on people's properties t...
Oct 19, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lanark County celebrating 50th anniversary with Gala
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lanark County is turning 50 years-old. Executive Director Jennifer Miller says they're celebrating by going back to their roots. The November 2nd Gala will feature live music ...
Oct 19, 2023
Lanark County OPP's MCRT playing integral role during mental health crises
The Mobile Crisis Response Team is four Lanark County OPP constables attending mental health crisis calls alongside social workers and nurses specially trained in handling emergencies to help de-escal...
Oct 18, 2023
