Smiths Falls Fire Prevention Officer Jason Smith is urging residents to slow down in the kitchen this holiday season, saying Christmas cooking remains one of the leading causes of home fires. Smith says many families prepare bigger meals than usual, often with helpers in the kitchen and plenty of distractions. He says ...

Rideau Lakes council will spend at least $150,000 to rent three snow plow trucks for the winter. They're replacing three trucks which suffered smoke and heat damage due to a November 9th fire at the Crosby MTO garage. Staff said the township did not opt in to rental coverage with their insurance provider so they're on ...

The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign is wrapping up another successful year, delivering major support to food banks across 11 communities. In Smiths Falls, residents rallied behind the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank, donating 22,572.5 pounds of food and $10,551.50 in cash. Perth recorded the largest t...

The Lanark County Paramedic Service has wrapped up another successful "Fill the Ambulance with Food" holiday food drive, collecting thousands of dollars and dozens of boxes for local food banks. The annual drive took place Dec. 6 and 7 across Lanark County and brought together paramedics, volunteers and resid...

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation is still looking for donations over the holiday season, as there has been no shortage of demand for lifesaving hospital equipment not covered by government funding. Foundation Chair Christine Fair says many residents don't realize every stretcher, bed and diagnost...

At Perth Council's Dec 9th meeting, a final vote was taken to approve the 2026 budget and its 8% tax hike and a 6% jump in water/sewer billings. The move will add $345 next year for a property assessed at the town's median's value. All councillors expressed their displeasure with having to deliver such an increase to r...

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Lanark Highlands Township resident with impaired driving after a late-night call. Police say officers responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint just after 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, on Maberly Elphin Road in Lanark Highlands Township. The vehicl...

The Counties of Frontenac, Renfrew and Lanark have taken a major step toward local stewardship of the historic K&P Trail. The three counties have officially signed documents marking the start of the process to transfer ownership of sections of the trail from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. The signin...

The Lanark County Angel Tree program is being called another strong success, thanks to widespread community generosity. Organizers say the annual program helped make Christmas brighter for many children and young people across the county. Angel Trees were set up in local businesses and agencies, as well as at OPP detac...

Here's what's up! Today, the Civitan Clubs of Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Lanark and Almonte are back with Civitan Radio Bingo at 6:10 this evening on 88.1 myFM. There's $2,500 in prizes awarded each week, and all proceeds go straight back to local programs in the community. You can find out where to buy your ...