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Walk for Dog Guides in Athens Sunday
This weekend is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. They're putting on their annual walk for guide dogs and hope to raise $1.4 million across the country....
Jun 08, 2023 Photo: Lanark County Twitter
Head-on collision on Highway 7 claims third victim
A third person has now died from Tuesday's Highway 7 head-on collision west of Tatlock Road. Earlier Wednesday morning, Lanark County OPP announced a 20-year-old and their 42-year-old passenger had di...
Jun 07, 2023
In Focus - Barbecue safety with the health unit
On Wednesday's In Focus, Grant Deme chats with the health unit regarding barbecue safety tips as we enter grilling season.
Jun 07, 2023
Poor air quality continues to be a challenge amid forest fires, health unit has some advice
With the ongoing forest fires leading to poor air quality, the Leeds Grenville & District Health Unit has advice on how to minimize the impact on your health. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna L...
Jun 07, 2023 A file photo of a 2023 forest fire.
Lanark Lodge's strategic plan gets green light
The Lanark Lodge recently received approval from the county for its strategic plan. They boil down to three directives: Providing exemplary care, inclusion and belonging, and enhancing collaboration. ...
Jun 07, 2023 Picture via Lanark County website
OPP seeking Beckwith dirt bike thieves
Lanark County OPP is seeking assistance from the public to help identify those responsible for the theft of two dirt bikes from a residence on Derry Side Road in the early morning hours of June 1, 202...
Jun 07, 2023
Provincial government commits $90,000 to area organizations through Seniors Community Grant
$90,000 has made its way to seniors organizations across Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. MPP John Jordan announced the investment last week in the provinces large scale focus on the aging population throug...
Jun 07, 2023
20-year-old, 42-year-old die following Tuesday's head-on collision
Two people have died following Tuesday's collision on Highway 7. Shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lanark County OPP responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles west of Tatlock Road. The 20-ye...
Jun 07, 2023
In Focus - Master Gardiner Ed Lawrence
Master Gardiner Ed Lawrence joins us ahead of his appearance at the upcoming Perth Horticultural Society's meeting.
Jun 06, 2023
Serious collision on Highway 7 Tuesday has police, EMS responding
Updated: 4:50 p.m. June 6th A multi-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon has led to the closure of traffic, and had police and EMS rushing to the scene. Shortly after 2pm, first responders headed to Hi...
Jun 06, 2023
