Severe storm takes out power, trees LAURIE WEIR It’s been confirmed by Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project that a tornado ripped through the Lanark County area last night, July 24, […]
SUBMITTED The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach […]
LAURIE WEIR A fire broke out at Costello and Company Monuments on Highway 43 near Smiths Falls Monday afternoon, causing a total loss of the business. Because of the extent […]
SUBMITTED Potentially harmful algal blooms including blue-green algae are a natural seasonal phenomenon that may appear in our lakes, rivers and ponds. Many of these blooms are relatively harmless; however, […]
SUBMITTED The Lanark–Frontenac Federal Liberal Association is proud to announce Michelle Foxton as the federal Liberal candidate for the riding of Lanark–Frontenac in the next general election. “I’m honored to be […]
BRIAN PRESTON Well it finally happened. The Ontario government is keeping an election promise to widen the availability of certain alcoholic beverages to various retail stores across the province. The […]
SUBMITTED — UPDATE #1 — Further investigation results in charge not proceeding The ongoing investigation into a disturbance outside a downtown Perth pub has resulted in a criminal charge being […]
Township’s reeve did ‘much reflection’ on the decision LAURIE WEIR Rob Rainer is seeking the provincial Liberal Party nomination for the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, announcing his intention on Canada Day. […]
SUBMITTED The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach […]
SUBMITTED High temperatures and humidity are expected today and over the weekend and this may affect your health. Becoming over heated can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in […]
BRIAN PRESTON Well it finally happened. The Ontario government is keeping an election promise to widen the availability of certain alcoholic beverages to various retail stores across the province. The […]
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COLUMN BY BRIAN PRESTON This month we will explore summertime wine, Rosé in particular. LCBO is featuring this versatile and easy-drinking wine in their Vintages Release publication too. I will […]
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OPINION BY SALLY SMITH Everyone’s talking about the ‘no snow’ winter. It might still be coming. But it’s already the beginning of March and snow is melting…not drifting from the […]
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On the front lines with some of Lanark County OPP’s female officers LAURIE WEIR As we recognize International Women’s Day on March 8, this year’s theme focuses on inclusion. Imagine […]
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Non-alcoholic beers have come a long way since I last wrote about them in 2017. Non-alcoholic beer (or NA beer, as it’s sometimes called) starts life as a normal beer. […]
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COLUMN BY BRIAN PRESTON.The Travelling Sommelier, Portland, ON at 613-272-3129, brianpreston@hotmail.com This fall I discovered Bridge Masters Brewery in Perth at 29 Beckwith Street East after visiting the Perth Royal Canadian Legion […]
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Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) is now accepting applications for the Starter Company Plus program. Funded by the Government […]
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