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LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes addressed several community issues during its community services committee meeting on Jan. 13. These items will return to a future council meeting for […]
STAFF WRITER MPP John Jordan is looking back on a successful 2024, highlighting key accomplishments in healthcare, housing, and economic development, while preparing for a busy 2025. “There were many […]
HEDDY SOROUR On Jan. 14, the town of Carleton Place convened a public meeting to present the background study for revised development charges. The town has been developing the background study […]
SUBMITTED Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSLC) is excited to once again be partnering with the local Tim Hortons restaurants for the Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake […]
SUBMITTED Public health units across eastern Ontario are collaborating to raise awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity, which is having a profound impact on individuals and families in […]
LAURIE WEIR Misplaced packages, blurry delivery photos, and even unwanted intrusions into homes have rural residents in Leeds and Lanark counties at their wit’s end. Customers across the region are […]
HEDDY SOROUR Securing permanent and sustainable funding is the Hospice Hub’s next priority. The fledgling organization has managed to secure several grants and had two extraordinarily successful fund raisers in the […]
SUBMITTED BY SFPS Arrest made in shoplifting investigation On December 27th 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m. the Smiths Falls Police Service was informed of a shoplifting incident that just took […]
SUBMITTED BY SFPS Bail violations lead to arrest On January 8th 2025, the Smiths Falls Police Service were alerted of a possible breach of conditions for a subject who was […]
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STAFF WRITER MPP John Jordan is looking back on a successful 2024, highlighting key accomplishments in healthcare, housing, and economic development, while preparing for a busy 2025. “There were many […]
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LAURIE WEIR Beckwith Township closed out 2024 with several significant milestones while gearing up for an ambitious 2025, according to Reeve Richard Kidd. Among the township’s standout achievements this year […]
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LAURIE WEIR From community-wide accolades to multimillion-dollar investments in infrastructure and recreation, 2024 was a banner year for Carleton Place. Mayor Toby Randell, reflecting on the year, called it “a […]
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LAURIE WEIR Tay Valley Township Reeve Rob Rainer is reflecting on a productive 2024, marked by municipal milestones and personal achievements, while setting his sights on ambitious goals for 2025. […]
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LAURIE WEIR Lanark Highlands Reeve Peter McLaren is optimistic about 2025, following years of turnover in senior management. “We ended 2024 with most positions newly filled,” McLaren said. “Some are […]
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STAFF WRITER Peavey Industries LP (Peavey) has announced the closure of its Peavey Mart location in Smiths Falls as part of a broader plan to close 22 stores across Ontario […]
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