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Water restrictions in Carleton Place now in effect through September

Hometown News - June 16, 2025

HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place residents are being asked to follow water restrictions again this summer, aimed at conserving the town’s water reserves. The restrictions will...

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Ontario boosting local emergency preparedness in Mississippi Mills and Central Frontenac

Hometown News - May 8, 2025

Province investing additional $5 million to protect communities and improve emergency response capabilities SUBMITTED The Ontario government is taking action to protect the province by investing...

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Rideau Lakes updates emergency response plan

Laurie Weir - March 25, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township is updating its emergency response plan to strengthen preparedness and response measures in case of a crisis. At the Monday, March...

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Flooding risks & well water: What you need to know this spring

Hometown News - March 4, 2025

SUBMITTED Thawing of snow and ice combined with spring rains may cause localized flooding on some properties. Flood water and water ponding around wells can affect...

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Smiths Falls fire chief updates council on grants, bylaws and cancer prevention

Laurie Weir - November 26, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough briefed Smiths Falls council on Monday, Nov. 25, about three key initiatives, including grant funding, bylaw enforcement challenges and...

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Health Unit celebrates Emergency Preparedness Week

Hometown News - May 6, 2024

SUBMITTED Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 6-12 across the country. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit works with local municipalities, counties and...

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Perth councillor backed by colleagues to fund CPR/First Aid instructor’s course

Hometown News - February 23, 2024

LAURIE WEIR After not having access to first responders for the Stewart Park Festival last summer until the last minute, one councillor asked to expense...

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