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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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No council interest in moving $15K ALTO-related rail study forward in E-K

Laurie Weir -
A proposal for Elizabethtown-Kitley to spend $15,000 on further high-speed rail research went nowhere at council Monday night. Staff Report A-26-30 recommended council approve $15,000 from the Strategic Initiatives Reserve...

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Smiths Falls approves up to $400,000 for water tower demolition ahead of possible lame-duck period

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Smiths Falls council has approved adding up to $400,000 to its 2026 capital budget for the demolition and removal of the town’s decommissioned water...
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Carleton Place Porchfest returns Aug. 22 with more than 20 performances

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Carleton Place Porchfest will return for its second year Aug. 22, with more than 20 performances currently listed. The free event will feature jazz, folk,...
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Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow won’t seek re-election, ending 16 years in municipal politics

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After 16 years in municipal politics, including 12 as mayor, Shawn Pankow says he will not seek re-election this fall, citing the demands of...
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COUNCIL WATCH: Elizabethtown-Kitley weighs confidential ALTO talks, $15K rail study as Brockville stop explored

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Elizabethtown-Kitley council will consider entering a confidential information-sharing agreement with ALTO and spending $15,000 on regional rail research as planning for a possible high-speed...
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Stittsville man charged with sexual assault in Beckwith Township

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The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Stittsville resident with sexual assault. Officers began an investigation on Saturday, July...
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Puppets Up!, the Merrickville Fair and the Perth Lions Garlic Festival—small-town summer at its finest

Laurie Weir -
Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned community fun happening in Smiths...
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The Travelling Sommelier: The changing face of alcohol consumption

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Consumer tastes continue to evolve as drinking trends embrace craft beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails and non-alcoholic options Have you noticed any changes these days in what...
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Almonte high school students create memory boxes for families experiencing perinatal loss

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Inspired by Jennifer Thompson, the memory boxes will be provided through Almonte General Hospital Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General Hospital will soon receive...
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Ottawa 67’s Spencer Bowes drafted by New York Rangers in 4th round

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Spencer Bowes’ hockey dream became reality Saturday when the New York Rangers selected the Beckwith Township native 102nd overall in the fourth round of...

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