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    Christmas lights in Perth skies

    The Town of Perth has just received notice that Santa’s Elves have been at work preparing the night skies for the big guy’s visit. They are expecting Christmas Eve to be particularly challenging this year, so have decided to light the route in advance. In the evening, if you cast your eyes towards the water tower, you will see what they have done for Perth.

    Mayor Fenik states, “Those Elves are an industrious bunch and always seem to find a way to get everything ready for Santa to deliver on Christmas Eve. We are relieved to know that he will be navigating safely with this additional lighting in Perth!”

    Please send any messages or comments to: Santa Claus, North Pole, H0H 0H0

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    Outbreak declared at Sherwood Park Manor in Brockville

    The Health Unit is working with Sherwood Park Manor in Brockville to manage a COVID-19 outbreak. One resident has tested positive for COVID-19. Enhanced infection control measures under the Long-Term Care Home Act have been put in place to manage the outbreak and are being monitored by the Health Unit.  The resident has been isolated in […]

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    Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Carleton Place High School

    Parents/guardians, staff and students at Carleton Place High School received notificationthat an individual at the school has tested positive for COVID-19.   The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is working closely with the school and all individuals who have been identified as possible close contacts through high-risk exposures have been contacted.  The situation is being closely monitored, and […]

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    Perth Council to reconsider process of property standards bylaw

    The Perth Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday night began with a discussion of the Property Standards bylaw. Bradley Wright, Director of Development Services, informed Council of the current property standard process.  When someone in the town has a complaint, either a health and safety issue, an obstruction or eyesore etc., these complaints are […]

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    Lanark County Community Justice chosen as recipient of this year’s Polar Bear Plunge

    Joellen McHard, Executive Director of Lanark County Community Justice, was received by Council at the Perth Town Council Meeting Tuesday night. She came dressed in a polar bear costume to celebrate the fact that Lanark County Community Justice (LCCJ) was chosen to be this year’s recipient of the Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser. This year, due […]

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    PSFDH announces release of 2019/20 Annual Report – Motivated, engaged, inspired

    The Board of Directors of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) is pleased to share with you the 2019/20 Annual Report – Motivated, Engaged, Inspired (the Report.)   PSFDH had another successful year in advancing its vision of providing high-quality, patient- and family-centred care.  The hospital also reports that it achieved a balanced budget […]

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    Deputy Mayor pulls support of new property standards and right of entry bylaws

    On Wednesday, November 18th, Carleton Place Deputy Mayor Sean Redmond posted a statement on his Facebook page (and confirmed it to Hometown News) that indicated he was changing his position on the new property standards bylaw due to a right of entry clause giving town inspectors and bylaw enforcement officials the right to enter onto […]

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    Male and female arrested for uttering threats

    On Friday November 13, 2020 at approximately 11:29 a.m., police responded to a threats call for service. Investigation revealed that a 34 year old male suspect and a 31 year old female suspect, both of Smiths Falls, had uttered threats to a female known to both. The female suspect was later located, placed under arrest […]

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    Male arrested for break and enter

    On Thursday November 12, 2020 at approximately 12:55 a.m., police received a call to attend a residence on Abbott Street north for a report of a break and enter that had just occurred. Investigation revealed that a 36 year old, Anthony HENDERSON of Smiths Falls, used force to gain entry into the residence while the […]

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