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Sewer dispute in Smiths Falls highlights divide over backup responsibility

Smiths Falls sewer backup linked to disposable wipes and municipal pipe condition SMITHS FALLS — A Smiths Falls resident is questioning how the town handles...

Council backs loader purchase despite procurement concerns

Invitational bidding process reviewed during Carleton Place council meeting CARLETON PLACE — Carleton Place councillors were asked to greenlight a new $377,000 loader purchase this...

DNE Township approves purchase of new road grader

Replacement addresses aging road grader and improves gravel road maintenance DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY — The township is preparing to replace one of its aging road graders...

Residents raise concerns as George Street reconstruction project enters final weeks

SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls residents brought accessibility, safety and communication concerns to council Monday night as the second phase of the George Street...

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

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

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...

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