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Peter McKenna tapped for Corporate and Community Services representation
Smiths Falls council opted for experience when it came to appointing their council representative to sit next to the mayor as members of Lanark County's Corporate and Community Services committees. Pe...
Nov 23, 2022
Smiths Falls council rebukes Bill 23
The Town of Smiths Falls joined the growing chorus of lower-tier governments speaking out against the province's Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act. Senior Planner Karl Grenke outlined the bill Mon...
Nov 22, 2022
In Focus - Jane Paul from EarlyON and CROW Lanark
Jane Paul from EarlyON and CROW Lanark is back to talk early childhood education, and parental education in the form of free workshops that her group is offering in the coming weeks.
Nov 21, 2022
Jennifer Miller excited to help shape direction of Smiths Falls
Jennifer Miller is no stranger to municipal government work, having been the manager of economic development and tourism for Smiths Falls for three years until last spring. Now she'll be directing sta...
Nov 21, 2022
In Focus - Rebekah Nitschmann, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with Rideau Community Health Services
Rebekah Nitschmann, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with Rideau Community Health Services discusses the importance of self-care through education in managing diabetes.
Nov 18, 2022
Perth man, Ottawa Police constable, identified as victim in Friday morning Highway 7 collision
Lanark County OPP have identified the deceased man following a fatal collision on Highway 7 in Perth Friday morning. Police say say 31-year-old Drew Nadeau died at the scene after his passenger vehicl...
Nov 18, 2022
Smiths Falls Councillor Dawn Quinn excited to be back in public office
Far from a new face to public life, Dawn Quinn is back and getting her second "first-term," as a Smiths Falls councillor. In reality, this'll be her fifth term in the role but is back in the seat afte...
Nov 18, 2022
In Focus - Perth and District Community Foundation's new Indigenous Youth Award
Kay Rogers joins us to talk about the Perth and District Community Foundation's new Indigenous Youth Award.
Nov 17, 2022
Shawn Pankow geared up for third mayoral term
Mayor Shawn Pankow is excited to continue to be at the helm of what is the 137th edition of a Smiths Falls council. He says there's lots of big decisions and projects on the way over the course of the...
Nov 16, 2022
In Focus - Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li
It's our weekly chat with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li.
Nov 16, 2022
