Willow Creek Stables pauses pony programs amid brave cancer battle

LAURIE WEIR PERTH — A colourful fall afternoon of creativity and community spirit is coming to Willow Creek Stables in October. On Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m., […]

Big changes to garbage collection in Perth

HEDDY SOROUR PERTH — Starting immediately, residents will no longer need bag tags for their regular garbage collection. Each household can now place up to two bags every two weeks, […]

Perth community group fights to keep skilled trades training alive

New vision aims to establish the Perth College SUBMITTED PERTH, ON — Concerned residents, students, alumni, and local community leaders have launched a grassroots campaign to realize a new vision […]

AMO delegation yields progress for Perth’s Algonquin College reuse plan

SUBMITTED A recent delegation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference has sparked promising developments for the future of Algonquin College’s Perth campus, slated to close later this […]

Perth Fair returns with a bang Labour Day Weekend, Aug. 29 to Sept. 1

PERTH — Get ready to dust off the cowboy boots, or just a comfy pair of sneakers, and head to the Perth Fairgrounds on Labour Day weekend where tradition, family fun […]

Low cost rabies vaccination clinics return to nine communities in LGL

SUBMITTED Rabies is a deadly disease that can be prevented. Help prevent the spread of rabies by vaccinating your furry companions who add so much to your lives. Together with partner […]

Perth residents uneasy over Rogers Road rezoning proposal

HEDDY SOROUR PERTH — A plan to rezone 2000 Rogers Road from industrial use to a business park drew pushback from neighbouring residents at a public meeting in Perth on […]

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: RibFest, Corn Boil, Highland Games and Local Fun

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned community fun happening in Smiths […]

CHSLC launches permanent grief and bereavement service

LAURIE WEIR PERTH – A new permanent service is now available in Lanark County to help residents navigate the difficult journey of loss. Community Home Support Lanark County (CHSLC) has […]

Perth committee reviews waste changes, new streets, grant bids, and newsletter launch

HEDDY SOROUR PERTH — At its latest committee meeting, the Town of Perth discussed upcoming changes to waste collection, approved new street names, supported grant applications, and launched a new […]