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McDonalds Corners residents against proposed gravel, sand extraction pit to meet Monday
Friends of McDonalds Corners, the newly formed community group opposing a potential extraction pit in their neck of the woods, are hosting a meeting on Monday (April 17) to provide updates since the i...
Apr 14, 2023 The proposed location of the extraction pit
In Focus - Queen Elizabeth School in Perth: Clean Water Matters
We learn all about the Clean Water Matters project taking place at the Queen Elizabeth School in Perth, with teacher Alaina Tanner and some of her students.
Apr 13, 2023
Hospice Hub hosting conversation around dying in Lanark County
The Hospice Hub, hosted by the Perth and District Community Foundation is putting on a night of conversation surrounding the topic of dying in Lanark. Anne Janssen is the chair of the Hospice Hub, and...
Apr 13, 2023
In Focus - Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of health with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark district Health Unit
We welcome Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of health with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark district Health Unit for her regular weekly visit. Learn more about local health programs at www.healthunit.org.
Apr 12, 2023 Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGLHU
Perth Blue Wings win Barkley Cup in Game 5 overtime thriller
The Perth Blue Wings scored with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to capture the Barkley Cup in front of an electric home crowd Tuesday night with a 3-2 victory. They beat the Casselman Vikings in five ga...
Apr 12, 2023
Smiths Falls Bears drop Game 3 to Renfrew Wolves
The Renfrew Wolves walked into the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre and came away with a 4-0 win over the Smiths Falls Bears Tuesday night. Sebastian Resar made 44 saves for the shutout. Special...
Apr 12, 2023
First ever Carleton Place Non-Profit summit ready to roll out
The first Carleton Place Non-Profit Summit takes place Tuesday afternoon. It's an opportunity for community stakeholders to gather and share ideas and identify any gaps or overlaps of service that may...
Apr 11, 2023 Photo: Local Immigration Partnership of Renfrew & Lanark
In Focus - Jane Paul from CROW and EarlyON
Jane Paul from CROW and EarlyON is back to talk early childhood education. Today we talk about Parenting with Warmth and Structure.
Apr 11, 2023
Storm cleanup continues in Perth
The town of Perth continues to clean up after last week's storm. Crews will be removing fallen brush from parks and facilities, and trimming branches on town trees well into this week. If you're looki...
Apr 11, 2023
UCDSB students working to identify fallen World War I Canadian soldiers
Upper Canada District School Board students across 14 schools are working to identify fallen Canadian soldiers from the Battle of Hill 70, which took place in the first world war. Construction crews w...
Apr 10, 2023
