Coleman Central subdivision expansion approved, Carleton Lifestyles plan deferred pending traffic study

LAURIE WEIR Coleman Central On October 22, Carleton Place Committee of the Whole approved a redline amendment to the Coleman Central subdivision, that will see a small increase in the […]

Stand Up For Youth: Raising awareness on rural youth homelessness and Human Trafficking

LAURIE WEIR Rural youth are grappling with critical issues that often go unnoticed. To shine a spotlight on these challenges, Cornerstone Landing Youth Services and Stir It Up Collective are […]

RCL Automotive launches 2024 Build a Mountain of Food Campaign

LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Build a Mountain of Food campaign is set to kick off its 17th annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 9, with initial stops in Almonte and […]

Just Good Compost brings eco-friendly service to Carleton Place

HEDDY SOROUR Identifying a gap and responding to a growing need, an innovative company in Mississippi Mills launched a compost service in Almonte two years ago and is now expanding […]

CP faces Water and Wastewater budget hike as expansion costs soar

HEDDY SOROUR The town of Carleton Place is going to be presenting the Water and Wastewater operating and capital budget for 2025 to residents at the October 22 Committee of […]

CP council briefs Oct. 8: Municipal fee adjustments, school parking changes and new funding applications

HEDDY SOROUR Municipal service fee changes and increases Fees for services and registrations at the municipality are changing.  “We get together as staff every year and review our fees to […]

LFA announces first class to Lanark Agricultural Hall of Fame

SUBMITTED Lanark Federation of Agriculture (LFA) is proud to announce the induction of 5 agricultural leaders into the Lanark Agricultural Hall of Fame. This prestigious event will take place on […]

Two men wanted in connection with Carleton Place robbery

SUBMITTED The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a robbery in Carleton Place. OPP officers were called to a department store on McNeely Avenue at […]

Lanark County council discusses child care expansion, medical response program and free tree seedling giveaway

SUBMITTED Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Sept. 25, 2024. Council Updated on Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program: Lanark County Council has accepted […]

Carleton Place proposes minor increase to building permit fees

HEDDY SOROUR A public meeting regarding proposed changes to the town’s building permit fees for 2025 was convened yesterday. No residents or builders showed up at Town Hall although it’s possible […]