In Focus – Fri May 17, 2013 – Bonnie Schnittker

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Bonnie Schnittker from the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit discusses Low Risk Drinking with Ian Sutton.

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In Focus – Thurs May 16, 2013 – Archives Lanark

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A re-broadcast from April 24, 2013 - Maureen Pegg talks with Irene Spence from Archives Lanark.

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Chrysler dealer becomes 2014 bonspiel sponsor

Published on May 16, 2013 by

The Dominion Tankard bonspiel got a huge boost today when a major sponsor kicked in $25,000 towards the event - set for Smiths Falls next year.

The announcement was made in the lobby of the town’s community centre, where the provincial men’s championship will be held next January 27 ...

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Junior B Blue Wings sold to Perth businessman

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The Perth Blue Wings have been sold to local insurance broker Michael McLean.

The sale, for an unspecified amount, was confirmed today by Christine Lyon, President of the Blue Wings Junior B Hockey Club. She said McLean’s commitment to long-term success and strength of the team and his future ...

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In Focus – Wed May 15, 2013 – Perth Splash Pad

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Erin Borthwick and Riq Turner update Maureen Pegg on the fundraising drive and plans for a Perth splashpad.

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Feds continue freeze on Rideau-Trent lockage fees

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The federal government yesterday announced a three-year continuation of its freeze on the lockage fees it charges boaters on the Rideau and Trent Canals.

It said yesterday that over that time, it will work to develop a better way to run the canals. Environment Minister Peter Kent, who’s responsible for Parks Canada, announced ...

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Two charged after rash of fires in Carleton Place

Published on May 15, 2013 by

Provincial police have charged two males after investigation of five fires, including an early morning house fire, last week in Carleton Place.

Firefighters and Lanark detachment OPP officers were called to the Lisgar Street house fire at 3:10am on May 5, as well as a shed fire on Princess Street. ...

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In Focus – Tue May 14, 2013 – Beckwith Reeve Richard Kidd

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Kassina Ryder chats with Beckwith Reeve Richard Kidd. They talk about spotty cell coverage in Lanark County, a new county wide festival and waste management changes in Beckwith Township.

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Perth ’40s building being restored

Published on May 13, 2013 by

One of Perth’s landmark buildings is being restored for a new group of tenants.

Businessman Richard Ellard plans to redevelop the Perkins Building – a former car dealership and service station dating from the 1940s. But he denies reports that Perth Downtown Furniture, also operated by his family, will move ...

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In Focus – Mon May 13, 2013 – Wendy Leblanc

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Maureen Pegg's guest is Carleton Place Mayor Wendy Leblanc who gives an update on the waste management system and other initiatives in the Carleton Place area.

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