August 16, 2025
August 16, 2025
SUBMITTED BY LANARK COUNTY OPP CARLETON PLACE – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a disturbance in Carleton Place. Lanark County OPP […]
New position supports community safety activities SUBMITTED Lanark County has created a new position that brings together multiple roles in one place. Stephanie Gray was hired in early June for […]
SUBMITTED LANARK HIGHLANDS, ON – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in Lanark Highlands. At approximately 4:00 p.m. […]
LAURIE WEIR 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 […]
LAURIE WEIR Swimmers are being urged to stay on dry land at several public beaches across the region, as the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has issued caution […]
SUBMITTED Heidi Sinnett has been with the Carleton Place Public Library for almost 20 years, and in that time has transformed our library’s traditional Children’s Services to a system that […]
Final meeting covers water system plans, recreation fees, and future facility upgrades HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place council met on June 25 for its final meeting before the summer recess, tackling […]
SUBMITTED Two individuals from within the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) have been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for their remarkable service and dedication to their […]
HEDDY SOROUR The Carleton Place Fire Department is celebrating a major milestone this year — 150 years of dedicated service — making it one of the oldest departments in Lanark […]
HEDDY SOROUR 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 in place now through […]
The Mill of Kintail stores a monument to two of Canada’s greatest minds LAURIE WEIR OPINION — The Mill of Kintail isn’t just a pretty spot on a hiking […]
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LAURIE WEIR 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 […]
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LAURIE WEIR MISSISSIPPI MILLS — As it works to preserve the past, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is also trying to solve a funding issue. The MVCA says it can […]
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LAURIE WEIR ALMONTE — Mississippi Mills council is calling for national support to save two heritage collections at the Mill of Kintail. The site honours Canadian sports icon Dr. James […]
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SUBMITTED BY SFPS Theft investigation results in arrest On July 30th, 2025 Smiths Falls Police Service commenced an investigation into a shoplifting incident that occurred at a local business. The […]
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LAURIE WEIR A dying stray cat in Smiths Falls was picked up by a local rescue, rushed to the vet, and euthanized. The bill was $485. The town says it […]
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HEDDY SOROUR PORTLAND — Step into The Galley in Portland, and you cannot miss the showstopper. A cantilevered bar that looks like it came straight from a marina dominates the […]
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