Ben Kipp with Mayor Christa Lowry and the John Gloor Memorial Trophy. Photo credit: Submitted.

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 […]

Local Land Trust celebrates $123,800 in OTF Grant from the Ontario government

SUBMITTED On Thursday, local MPP John Jordan met with the team at Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) to hear more about the $123,800 Resilient Communities Grant they received from the […]

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 […]

Mississippi Mills Youth Centre hosts Truth and Reconciliation Candlelight Vigil

SUBMITTED The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre (MMYC) invites all members of the community to participate in a Truth and Reconciliation Candlelight Vigil on Monday, September 30 in Almonte’s Riverfront Park (320 […]

Mississippi Mills takes action on climate initiatives

SUBMITTED Mississippi Mills Council continues to enhance the safety and sustainability of the community through several new climate action initiatives. Launching this week, the Municipality is issuing a call for nominations […]

Puppets are invading Almonte again!

The picturesque streets of Almonte will once again be overrun by puppets as the Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival returns August 10-11 SUBMITTED Puppet performers from across North America will […]

Golf legend on her way to Paris for third Olympic appearance

Fans invited to line the streets of Smiths Falls for sensational send-off LAURIE WEIR Family, friends and fans of Brooke Henderson are invited to line Brockville, Beckwith and Elmsley streets […]

Tay Valley’s Rob Rainer seeks provincial Liberal Party nomination for LFK riding

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. […]

‘Sweet Beginnings’: Experience Mississippi and Ottawa rivers by bicycle

Official launch of Cycle MORE is Saturday at Hummingbird Chocolate in Almonte LAURIE WEIR Cycling is a fast-growing activity for the entire family and it injects millions into local communities […]

No injuries after float plane crash lands in water near Arnprior

SUBMITTED Two occupants of a small plane were unhurt after the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in the water of Head Pond near the Arnprior Airport. Officers […]