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Leeds man faces long list of charges after harassment investigation
A 50 year old Leeds-County man is facing several charges, including for harassment and firearms charges, stemming from an investigation that started last month. The incidents didn't stop in the weeks ...
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National Volunteer Week: Looking to help out? Get started at Town Hall
National Volunteer Week continues. If you're looking somewhere to donate your time and can't quite figure out what yo want to do, your local municipality is a good place to get started. Call or visit ...
21h ago
Recover and reset: No hard feelings from housing group after initial plot will remain county-owned
Linden Housing Co-Op is calling an audible after Lanark County's decision to hang onto 99 Christie Lake Road for future Lanark Lodge expansion. They were hoping to build up to 80 co-op units on the si...
Apr 19, 2024
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Poor ice conditions at SFMCC being addressed to ensure Bogart Cup goes off without a hitch
A soft patch in the goalie crease caused Game 5 of the Smiths Falls Bears playoff game against Cornwall to be postponed last Friday. Director of Community Services Stephanie Clark said ice issues are ...
Apr 19, 2024
Spring has sprung so test your well water
Spring is a great time to have your well water tested for bacteria. Run off from heavy rain may affect the safety of your drinking water. Testing your well water is the only way to know for sure if yo...
Apr 19, 2024
The 48: TGIF Edition
Good Morning! TGIF! The weekend is just about here. Want your event to appear in the 48? Click here to get started! Here's what's going on: The Butterfly Club, Perth and District Breast Cancer Supp...
Apr 19, 2024
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Police looking to find Carleton Place joyriders
Lanark County OPP are looking for the person or people responsible that continue to drive in a reckless and dangerous manner in around Carleton Place High School, Canoe Club, Water Park, and Lake Aven...
Apr 18, 2024
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 66: Bring it all together on the probation front in the name of safety
Recommendation no. 66 from the jury in the Inquiry into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario says that the province must Review the mandate of Probation Services. Included must be an up-to-date...
Apr 18, 2024
Open House: Common supplements and vitamins could soon see cost-increasing regulations imposed
Concerned residents are hosting a town hall information session to address Health Canada's coming changes to the existing natural health product regulations. It's being hosted by Dave Shostal and Step...
Apr 18, 2024
The 48: Home stretch edition
Good Morning! I've said it before, and I'll say it again: welcome to the second-best weekday! Have something you'd like to share? Click here to get started! Here's what's going on: lmonte and Distr...
Apr 18, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Joining a spring clean up? Health Unit has some advice
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is asking that we be on the lookout for discarded needles, especially as people are taking part in spring community cleanups across the region. Medi...
Apr 17, 2024