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Bears face win or go home scenario against Jr. Sens Monday
The Smiths Falls Bears face elimination tonight in their playoff series against the Ottawa Jr. Senators. The Bears fell 2-1 in overtime Saturday to go down 3 games to none. Game time is 7:30 this even...
Apr 18, 2022 File Photo: Smiths Falls Bears "X"
Stores and Restaurants re-open after Easter long-weekend, still some closures to deal with
After being closed yesterday, most retail stores, grocery stores and restaurants re-open today. But some people get an extended long-weekend. Most federal and many municipal services are closed as are...
Apr 18, 2022
Blue Wings to face Casselman in Barkley Cup beginning Tuesday
The Perth Blue Wings have advanced to the Barkley Cup and will play the Casselman Vikings in the final. Game one goes tomorrow at the Perth Arena at 8 o'clock. The Blue Wings make their return to the ...
Apr 18, 2022 Commissioner Marc Franche presenting the Richardson Division trophy to the Perth Blue Wings (Photo Twitter)
Perth Little-League baseball registration underway
Parents looking for a summer activity for their kids should know that registration is underway for the 2022 Perth and District Little League Baseball season. You can sign up your kids up now for a num...
Apr 18, 2022
Mix of virtual and in-person meetings expected for Lanark County Council
Hybrid options and livestreaming of committee and council meetings will continue to be offered at the Lanark County level. The necessary procedural by-law changes are expected to pass at a May council...
Apr 18, 2022
Decision on zonal vs. system-wide bus cancellations not yet final
The debate over zonal or system-wide bus cancellations isn't over. STEO General Manager and CEO Janet Murray, presented a report to Upper Canada Trustees about the group's Inclement Weather Zone Revie...
Apr 18, 2022
Stuff A Cruiser event nets huge gain for North Frontenac Food Bank
Members of the Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police, the OPP Auxiliary, and the North Frontenac Food Bank held their annual stuff the cruiser food drive. They report that more than $1,600 in cash and $...
Apr 18, 2022
Bunny-run set for Saturday in Carleton Place
Carleton Place's Bunny Run, a free family-friendly event, presented by community member Kory Earle, takes place today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festivities kick off at the Carleton Place Public Library, ...
Apr 16, 2022
Long-weekend blitz underway by OPP
Between Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 18th, 2022, members of our area's detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police are participating in a Provincial Traffic Safety Campaign with an emphasis o...
Apr 16, 2022
Game Six of Perth-Carleton Place EOJHL semi-final postponed due to power failure, to be played Saturday
The Perth Blue Wings and Carleton Place Canadians have to wait another day to determine the fate of their EOJHL division, or semi-final, series thanks to a power failure in Perth. The game was called ...
Apr 16, 2022 A dark Perth Arena during Friday's wind storm. Photo: Twitter
