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National Day of Mourning to be marked in Perth and Smiths Falls
Sunday is the National Day of Mourning, a day to remember and honour those lives lost or altered due to a workplace tragedy, with ceremonies scheduled in Perth and Smiths Falls. The Perth ceremony beg...
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Honouring a century of service
Mayor Shawn Pankow recognized the 443 Rideau Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association in celebration of their 100th Anniversary in Smiths Falls. They're hosting a celebration at their new loca...
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Oh, Sweet! The Festival of the Maples set to welcome thousands of maple lovers
The Festival of the Maples kicks of the tourist season tomorrow in Perth. Perth and District Chamber of Commerce President and Festival of the Maples Chair Brian Perkin says they're celebrating our pr...
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Two shot with pellet gun in Perth
Police in Perth are investigating an assault that occurred Wednesday night. Around 8 p.m., Lanark County OPP responded to a report of two males in their mid-fifties being shot by a pellet gun in a Gor...
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The 48: Fri-YAY edition
Good Morning! Just one more day until the weekend and the Festival of the Maples! Got something for the 48? Click here to get started! Here's what's going on: The spring rummage sale at St. Paul's ...
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Montague gets their councilor
Montague Township has appointed Trevor Johnson as the newest council member. Deputy Reeve Bill Caroll has faith Johnson will represent the township well. Johnson was one of seven residents who sought ...
Apr 25, 2024
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What the cluck? Backyard chickens could be coming to Smiths Falls
Chickens may one day be coming to a backyard near you. Smiths Falls staff is exploring the feasibility of a program which would allow residents with appropriate space to raise up to six hens in their ...
Apr 25, 2024
Get a ringer! 1st annual horseshoe tourney for organ donation awareness
The 1st annual Craiger Memorial Horseshoe Tournament takes place Saturday at the Toldeo Legion. The tournament is organized by Bobbi-Jo Craig after her husband Chris died last year awaiting a liver tr...
Apr 25, 2024
Perth introduces new Town Clerk
Amanda Noel has been hired as the Director of Legislative Services and Clerk for the Town of Perth. Noel previously worked for Lanark County, as well as Drummond/North Elmsley and Lanark Highlands Tow...
Apr 25, 2024
The 48: Here's what's up, Lanark and Leeds!
Good Morning! Here's what's going on for this Thursday in late-April. Late-April? Where has the month gone? Where has the year gone for that matter. Wow! Got something for the 48? Click here to get s...
Apr 25, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 67: Enforcing non-compliance
Recommendation number 67 from the Culleton, Kuzyk and Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence continues with fine tuning the probation system in Ontario. It says the province must ensu...
Apr 24, 2024