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Lanark County and Smiths Falls release new Community Safety and Well-Being plan

Heddy Sorour - March 25, 2025

HEDDY SOROUR A new Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) plan for Lanark County and Smiths Falls has been released, replacing the 2019 version. The plan...

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Seniors for Climate to celebrate National Seniors Day

Hometown News - September 19, 2024

SUBMITTED October 1, 2024 is National Seniors Day in Canada, and also the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. Climate Network Lanark is enthusiastically joining...

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Local action on “Fossil Fools Day” contributes to RBC announcements

Hometown News - April 17, 2024

SUBMITTED More than two dozen people rallied in front of the Perth branch of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) on Saturday April 6 to...

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Smiths Falls gets mini miracle: Tiny forest planned for Corbett Park

Hometown News - March 15, 2024

SALLY SMITH Let’s think about forests — leaves underfoot, tree canopy overhead, birds, bugs and bees. It’s wonderful to get out, to breathe, to listen. In...

Perth

Perth council hears recommendations from Official Plan preliminary review

Hometown News - March 13, 2024

Getting feedback from Indigenous communities at the top of the list LAURIE WEIR A three-hour special committee of the whole meeting in Perth on March 12...

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Rideau Lakes veterinarian honoured with prestigious accolades

Hometown News - February 28, 2024

Dr. Shane Renwick earns WVA Global Veterinary Award LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes has recognized another prestigious award winner. Dr. Shane Renwick of the Elgin...

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Perth briefs: From Crystal Palace to heritage gems, community upgrades, and future visions

Hometown News - February 7, 2024

BY LAURIE WEIR Crystal Palace roof-lift The glass roof is coming off the Crystal Palace, as work to replace it has begun. The cost to replace...

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