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Smiths Falls encourages lead testing for residents’ water safety

Heddy Sorour - September 3, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — Residents and businesses in Smiths Falls are being asked to take part in a lead testing program to help protect against...

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It’s official! Perth off-leash dog park set to open Oct. 4 at Darou Farm

Laurie Weir - September 3, 2025

LAURIE WEIR PERTH — The long-awaited off-leash dog park in Perth is almost complete, with fencing now being installed at Darou Farm and a grand...

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Ukrainian Festival returns to Lanark County with heart, flavour and community spirit

Hometown News - September 3, 2025

CARLETON PLACE — Lanark County’s Ukrainian Festival is making a vibrant return this year, bringing Canadians and Ukrainians together through music, food, tradition and...

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Carleton Place Porchfest promises an unforgettable day of music

Hometown News - September 3, 2025

CARLETON PLACE — The first-ever Carleton Place Porchfest is set for Saturday, Sept. 13, transforming neighbourhood porches, lawns and driveways into small stages for...

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Lanark County Mansions: When the walls could talk

Laurie Weir - September 2, 2025

LANARK COUNTY — Behind the elegant stonework and stately verandahs of Lanark County’s grandest homes lies a swirl of romance, tragedy, and scandal. That’s...

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The Starter Company Plus Program Awards $40,000 to Support 9 Local Entrepreneurs

Hometown News - August 29, 2025

SUBMITTED SMITHS FALLS – The Small Business Advisory Centre (serving Smiths Falls, Lanark County, and Northern Leeds Grenville) is proud to announce that 9 entrepreneurs...

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Willow Creek Stables pauses pony programs amid brave cancer battle

Laurie Weir - August 29, 2025

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...

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Smiths Falls awards $1.7M contract for water meter replacement

Laurie Weir - August 29, 2025

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has approved awarding a $1.7-million contract to Neptune Technology Group Canada Co. to replace more than 2,200...

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Big changes to garbage collection in Perth

Heddy Sorour - August 29, 2025

PERTH — Starting immediately, residents will no longer need bag tags for their regular garbage collection. Each household can now place up to two...

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Confederation Bridge project in Smiths Falls moving ahead despite minor delay

Laurie Weir - August 29, 2025

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — The Confederation Bridge replacement project remains on track to finish later this fall, despite harder-than-expected rock slowing excavation, Smiths Falls...

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