Perth council hears recommendations from Official Plan preliminary review

Getting feedback from Indigenous communities at the top of the list LAURIE WEIR A three-hour special committee of the whole meeting in Perth on March 12 reviewed preliminary recommendations of […]

Smiths Falls Rotary Club bringing world renowned fiddlers MacMaster and Leahy to Lanark County

Fundraiser for hospital’s MRI campaign LAURIE WEIR The last time world renowned fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy were in Lanark County it was in 2022 when they headlined for […]

Thom Street reconstruction on the agenda in Perth

Open house at town hall March 7 LAURIE WEIR Thom Street in Perth will soon be undergoing reconstruction.  Grant Mahon, director of environmental services gave the town’s committee of the […]

Town of Perth negotiating with Heritage Bikes and Rentals Inc. on purchase of property at Conlon Farm

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Perth is negotiating the purchase of 16 Conlon Farm, from the owners of Heritage Bikes and Rentals Inc. During the regular committee of the whole […]

Mayor Judy Brown returns from temporary leave of absence

SUBMITTED Town of Perth Mayor Judy Brown will be returning from a temporary leave of absence on Friday, March 1, 2024. With support from Council, staff, and the community following […]

Perth councillor backed by colleagues to fund CPR/First Aid instructor’s course

LAURIE WEIR After not having access to first responders for the Stewart Park Festival last summer until the last minute, one councillor asked to expense an instructor’s course so they […]

The Table, Library Pilot Project extends Community Navigator Program

For the months of March and April, a Community Navigator from The Table Community Food Centre will be at the Perth & District Library every Wednesday from 2-5pm to offer […]

Notice of appeal received by the Town of Perth regarding proposed Perthmore subdivision expansion

SUBMITTED The Town of Perth has recently received notice that Perthmore Enterprises Inc. – the developer of the Perthmore subdivision located within the municipality – has submitted an appeal to […]

The Table Community Food Centre’s Cultural Celebrations Project explores global food cultures

SUBMITTED In December, with support from Feed Ontario’s Feeding Possibilities grant, The Table Community Food Centre launched the Cultural Celebrations Project. The main element of the project are cultural celebrations […]

Jesus Christ Superstar on stage in Perth as cancer society fundraiser

Honouring former dance studio director Maureen Dowie Marando LAURIE WEIR It’s been 20 years since Jesus Christ Superstar was last on stage in Perth, and it will be resurrected Feb. […]