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What's good? National recognition for local Mayor
Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry, now a decade into her political life and well into her second term as Mayor has provided plenty of inspiration to women through her work. Even so, the news caugh...
Bob Perreault Dec 22, 2025

The top stories of the week in Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds
Here are this week's five top stories from lanarkleedstoday.ca, according to you. 1) Smiths Falls is exploring relying entirely on water and wastewater revenue to cover operating costs, removing nearl...
88.1 myFM News Dec 21, 2025

Silence Broken: Holidays can heighten intimate partner violence risks, experts warn
The holiday season can be a joyful time, but it can also increase risks for people living with intimate partner violence, according to Lanark County Interval House. That message was shared during a re...
Bob Perreault Dec 19, 2025

No waste of time: Smiths Falls adopts 20 year Waste Management Master Plan
Smiths Falls has adopted the 20-year Waste Management Master Plan and have directed staff to explore all 11 recommendations included. Dillon Consulting crafted the plan and their Kathy Raddon said the...
Bob Perreault Dec 19, 2025

Worth the wait: Mayor Pankow explains delayed opening for new pedestrian bridge
Smiths Falls says residents will need to wait until spring to cross the new pedestrian bridge at Confederation Park. Mayor Shawn Pankow says construction setbacks and the change of seasons pushed the ...
Bob Perreault Dec 19, 2025

MPP Jordan announces funding for Fire departments across Lanark County
Fire departments across the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston region are receiving new provincial funding aimed at improving firefighter safety and cancer prevention. Ontario announced more than $707,000 thro...
Bob Perreault Dec 19, 2025 Photo: Beckwith Township

Perth seeks input to shape new seniors' social gatherings
The Town of Perth is inviting residents aged 55 and older to help shape new seniors' programs planned for the community. Town officials say they are preparing a series of free Seniors' Neighbourhood S...
Bob Perreault Dec 19, 2025

Shoplifting call leads to counterfeit money seizure in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls police say a shoplifting investigation led to the seizure of counterfeit money. Officers were called to a local business on December 3, 2025, after receiving reports of a shoplifter insid...
Bob Perreault Dec 19, 2025

It's pirate season: OPP offers tips on protecting packages
It might be the season of giving, but unfortunately, there are still people out there looking to take instead. Christmas packages are flying off delivery trucks and landing on front doorsteps - and th...
Bob Perreault Dec 19, 2025

Smiths Falls Police budget increased for 2026
The Smiths Falls Police budget for 2026 is seeing a marginal increase by comparison to 2025. Mayor and Police Board Chair Shawn Pankow defended having local police as opposed to being serviced by the ...
88.1 myFM News Dec 19, 2025
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