SUBMITTED Wanted male arrested after traffic stop On March 5th 2025, Smiths Falls Police Services initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle after it failed to stop at a stop […]
LAURIE WEIR Mayor Arie Hoogenboom has announced he is stepping back from some of his mayoral duties at the Township of Rideau Lakes, citing ongoing conflicts with members of council […]
LAURIE WEIR International Women’s Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. But beyond recognition, it’s a […]
SUBMITTED On March 7th 2025, the Smiths Falls Police Service received information of a male suspect on Lanark Street walking with a firearm. Members of the Smiths Falls Police responded […]
Early morning police operation – Drugs seized and two persons charged SUBMITTED The Smiths Falls Police Service lead by members of the SFPS Crime Unit, Brockville Police Service and the […]
LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will continue to allow third-party flags after a proposed bylaw change was defeated during its third reading at a regular council meeting on […]
SUBMITTED A head-on collision on Highway-7, just east of Innisville, Ontario, has left one person dead. Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Drummond/North Elmsley/Tay Valley […]
SUBMITTED Traffic complaint results in impaired charges On February 25th 2025, the Smiths Falls Police received information of a possible impaired driver. Responding members conducted patrols for the vehicle and […]
SUBMITTED Thawing of snow and ice combined with spring rains may cause localized flooding on some properties. Flood water and water ponding around wells can affect the safety of your drinking […]
SUBMITTED Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Feb. 26, 2025. Update on Public Access Defibrillator Program Received: Lanark County Council received an update on the […]
LAURIE WEIR International Women’s Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. But beyond recognition, it’s a […]
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SUBMITTED As a rural agency located in eastern Ontario, our work to support women and their children fleeing violence is central in our community. We are a 45-year-old agency active […]
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LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions. Candidates are: Wendy Dilliston-Whitaker, Ontario Party; John Jordan (incumbent) […]
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LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions. We will add to […]
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SUBMITTED With the Ontario Provincial Elections set for later this month, residents in the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates at a special All-Candidates […]
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STAFF WRITER This article was updated on Feb. 6 with the current list of candidates. Voters in Ontario will head to the polls on Feb. 27 as the Ontario provincial […]
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SUBMITTED Lynn Laming-Kerr, long-time owner of Kitley Grocery & Service Centre in Toledo, will be receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s annual International Women’s Day celebration on […]
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