Community

Heated dispute in Portland leads to arrest and further incidents

SUBMITTED An individual is facing multiple charges after a heated dispute involving threats and an assault, as well as further incidents at a local hospital. On Saturday, May 31, 2025, […]

Head-on collision sends three people to hospital

SUBMITTED A head-on collision west of Kemptville sent three people to hospital with life-threatening injuries. It happened Friday, June 6, 2025, just before 6:00 p.m., on County Road 43 near […]

Community Safety and Well-being Plan update completed

SUBMITTED The Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Advisory Committee for Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls has released its updated plan for 2025 to 2029. CSWB plans are […]

MRHA celebrates over 90 staff members at Long Service Awards Ceremony

Staff from hospitals, long-term care, and paramedic service honoured for years of service SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) proudly recognized more than 90 dedicated employees at its annual […]

Lanark Community Alliance launches new websites to strengthen county-wide connections

SUBMITTED Lanark Community Alliance (LCA) has launched a new online hub to help community members more easily connect with the Alliance and its partner agencies: Carebridge Community Support, Community Living […]

MRHA displays progress pride flags across all sites to honour Pride Month and deepen commitment to inclusion

SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is marking Pride Month by formally displaying the Progress Pride Flag at all its sites: Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor, Carleton Place & […]

Great War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrates over 100 years of service & support

SUBMITTED The Great War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (Auxiliary) proudly held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, May 28, marking another successful year of dedicated volunteer service and support for […]

Canopy Growth cuts debt and losses, refocuses on medical cannabis

LAURIE WEIR Cannabis producer Canopy Growth says it’s making headway on a turnaround, reporting smaller losses and a nearly 50 per cent reduction in debt as it refocuses on medical […]

Bridge House proving successful as Lanark homelessness model

HEDDY SOROUR Homelessness remains a top priority for Lanark County, and with fresh provincial funding, the county is ramping up programs to meet the urgent need. “The Homelessness Prevention Program […]

Lanark County Paramedic superintendent honoured with Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery

SUBMITTED On May 26, 2025, Paramedic Superintendent Michael White of Lanark County Paramedic Service was awarded the prestigious Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery. He was one of only seven paramedics […]