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Perth

Perth CAO issues call for courtesy and kindness

Hometown News - May 17, 2023

On Monday, May 15, Michael Touw, the chief administrative officer (CAO) for the town of Perth posted the following message on the town’s website...

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Police week and National Accessibility week observed this month

Hometown News - May 16, 2023

During Monday evening’s town council meeting in Smiths Falls, Mayor Shawn Pankow noted two special weeks that are being observed in May: Police Week...

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Smiths Falls fire quenched with help from Perth, Montague, Drummond / North Elmsley

Hometown News - May 9, 2023

During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough shared a report on the overnight fire at the...

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Early morning fire at old water treatment plant

Hometown News - May 8, 2023

An early morning fire at Smiths Falls’ old water treatment plant brought firefighters out in force. Fire started at 2:20 a.m. May 8; it...

Carleton Place

Agency celebrates 500th board meeting in its 50th Year

Hometown News - April 25, 2023

On May 16th, 1973, a group of concerned community members met in Carleton Place to form a ‘Big Brothers Association’. 14 people attended the...

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National Day of Mourning April 28

Hometown News - April 18, 2023

During the town council meeting in Smiths Falls on Monday night, Mayor Shawn Pankow took a moment to remind council of the upcoming National...

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Last week’s ice storm highlighted need for Smiths Falls dispatch radio replacement

Hometown News - April 12, 2023

During Tuesday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough took a moment to thank the Fire Department, dispatchers,...

Culture

Maple Run Tour returns this April

Hometown News - March 28, 2023

The Pakenham Maple Run Tour returns April 1-2 with eight fascinating tour stops and over 30 artists and artisans. A tour like no other,...

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Smiths Falls received funds for transitioning to NG-9-1-1

Hometown News - March 14, 2023

During the Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls on Monday night, Chief Administrative Officer Malcolm Morris discussed the future of 9-1-1 services...

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High frequency railway begins procurement process

Hometown News - March 14, 2023

During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Chief Administrative Officer Malcolm Morris provided an update to council about the proposed High Frequency Railway...

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