Community

Big day approaches Saturday in Smiths Falls in Build a Mountain of Food campaign

Perth and Lanark surpass last year’s totals for local food banks LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls will host a major stop in the RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign […]

OPP launches 2024-25 Festive RIDE Campaign

Holiday initiative aims to reduce impaired driving and enhance public safety SUBMITTED Officers across the East Region (OPP) will have an increased visibility while participating in the 2024-25 Festive Ride […]

Empower your business: Starter Company Plus Program now accepting applications for training, coaching and Funding

SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort of the Starter Company Plus program. […]

Health Unit focusing on root causes of food insecurity during November

SUBMITTED The Health Unit is raising awareness about the root cause of food insecurity….poverty. Food insecurity is the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints. For many […]

Four exceptional citizens honoured at Annual Awards of Excellence

SUBMITTED Lanark County Council honoured four people for their outstanding community work as part of the annual Awards of Excellence on Wednesday evening. The awards recognize and celebrate citizens or […]

Schoular and Johnston Continue as Chair and Vice-Chair for UCDSB

SUBMITTED Trustee Jamie Schoular and Trustee Lynda Johnston will continue as Chair and Vice-Chair for the Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 school year.   The Chair and Vice-Chair […]

Elgin cat rescue under investigation by animal welfare and OPP

LAURIE WEIR A cat rescue in Rideau Lakes Township is under investigation by the provincial animal welfare agency and the Ontario Provincial Police. Bill Dickson, media relations coordinator with the […]

MRHA welcomes James Hildebrand as new VP of Capital Development and Support Services

SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (“MRHA”) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Hildebrand as Vice President of Capital Development and Support Services. Hildebrand, a seasoned leader with […]

Quebec men charged in connection with utility trailer thefts at Smiths Falls Youth Arena

SUBMITTED Two males from Quebec are facing Criminal Code charges in relation to two thefts of utility trailers from the Youth Community Arena. On October 27th 2024, at approximately 7:00am members […]

Lanark County Paramedic Chief Travis Mellema receives Leadership Award

SUBMITTED Lanark County Paramedic Service (“LCPS” or “the Service”) Chief Travis Mellema has been recognized with the distinguished Richard J. Armstrong Leadership Award at this year’s Ontario Association of Paramedic […]