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Investigator finds Lanark County didn't contravene Municipal Act around closed session meeting, but issues caution
A closed session during the August 16th Lanark County community services committee meeting was investigated by Aird & Berlis LLP. A formal request for an investigation was filed three weeks follow...
Oct 11, 2023 John Mascarin presenting his report to Lanark County council
Mississippi Mills discussing 2024 budget
Mississippi Mill elected representatives are coming off some positive budget discussions. Mayor Christa Lowry says linking budget debate to the municipality's Strategic Plan makes total sense. Lowry s...
Oct 11, 2023
Lanark County OPP name Carleton Place arson suspect
More information has been released surround the suspicious Carleton Place fires last week. After initially announcing a suspect has been arrested but providing few details, Lanark County OPP announced...
Oct 11, 2023
Some Fire Safety Week tips from local firefighter
With Fire Safety Week here near, Drummond/North Elmsley Deputy Fire Chief Darren Gibson shared some tips surrounding this years theme around kitchen and cooking safety. Kitchen fires are the leading c...
Oct 10, 2023
In Focus - Smiths Falls Fire Prevention Officer Lt. Jason Smith
On Tuesday's In Focus, Bob chats with Smiths Falls Fire Prevention Officer Lt. Jason Smith as Fire Prevention Week continues.
Oct 10, 2023
Seeds of Success: A peak into the world of horses through Tay Valley Farm
It's Seeds of Success Day on Lake 88. Tay Valley Farm has been operating on Narrows Lock Road since 2007 under married co-owners Karen Hardy-Clauwers and her husband Thijs. The duo develop young and s...
Oct 10, 2023 Karen Hardy-Clauwers stands next to husband and fellow owner of Tay Valley Farm Thijs, riding Blue
Lanark County Female First Responders Camp goes Friday
Last year's recruitment camp for female firefighters in Perth was such a success that they've decided to expand it this year to include all first responder services As we hear from Lanark County OPP S...
Oct 10, 2023
Local health unit continues to kick tires on merger
Merger discussions continue between the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit and neighbouring boards. The province has mentioned their desire to have health units serve no less than 500,...
Oct 10, 2023
Smiths Falls Police arrest man for weapons theft
The Smiths Falls Police have arrested someone for taking two hunting shotguns and a crossbow. Police went to Bourke Street last week with a search warrant to arrest 25-year-old Brook Hood. Hood is acc...
Oct 10, 2023
UCDSB trustees turning to parent consultation for school bell times
Local school bell times remain a topic of discussion, and Upper Canada District School Board Trustees have plotted a way forward. They've approved a plan for further consultation with parents, guardia...
Oct 10, 2023
