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New, modular Blakeney Bridge reopens to traffic

SUBMITTED On June 17, Lanark County officially cut the ribbon to reopen the newly replaced Blakeney Bridge in Mississippi Mills, with councillors and staff from...

Water restrictions in Carleton Place now in effect through September

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...

Smiths Falls backs upgrades to website, signage, trailhead and traffic controls

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council tackled a wide range of operational and infrastructure matters during its June 9 committee of the whole meeting, approving website...

Smiths Falls fast-tracks heavy equipment purchases after garage fire

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls is moving quickly to replace municipal equipment destroyed in a February garage fire, after council approved an urgent out-of-budget request this...

George Street reconstruction contract awarded for nearly $2M

Work to begin in June and wrap up by December LAURIE WEIR Brace yourself. Summer in Smiths Falls means snarled traffic on the best of days...

OPINION: How did Smiths Falls council measure up in 2024? The report card is out

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls released its 2024 Annual Year in Review report and council had a chance to reflect on a busy...

Trade war tariffs hit Smiths Falls Confederation Bridge project

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council got a jolt of sticker shock on Monday night as updated costs for the Confederation Bridge replacement came in nearly...

Council cracks down on speeding and celebrates culture in Mississippi Mills

SUBMITTED Last night’s Council meeting opened with a delegation from Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce Manager Jackie Kavanagh and board chair Chelsea Snyder. They provided...

Big lift, bigger plans: Water tower hoisting and bridge replacement underway

LAURIE WEIR While progress is being made on the long-awaited Confederation Bridge replacement in Smiths Falls, the real action this week is above ground —...

Carleton Place financials strong; surplus road work added thanks to low bids

Town reports $37M in cash, updates permit bylaw and moves ahead with new sanitary main HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place council reviewed its audited financials, approved additional...

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