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A driver was seriously injured after a vehicle left Highway 7 and struck a tree in Lanark County early Saturday morning. Lanark County OPP responded to the single-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Drummond Concession 9A shortly before 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. Police said the lone occupant of
Read MoreSeveral road and infrastructure projects will continue across Carleton Place next week, with crews making steady progress on everything from road resurfacing to the Town’s new salt storage facility. Residents are reminded that temporary traffic delays and detours may be in place as work continues.
Read MoreThe Carleton Place Canoe Club is set to expand opportunities for adults to get more comfortable and skilled out on the water after receiving a $293,200 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to grow its recreational paddling programs.
Read MoreMunicipal elections will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in communities across Ontario, including right here in Mississippi Mills. To keep everyone up-to-date on candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring, Lanarkist is compiling a list of candidates for both mayor and councillor. This list will be
Read MoreMunicipal elections will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in communities across Ontario, including right here in Carleton Place. To keep everyone up-to-date on candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring, Lanarkist is compiling a list of candidates for both mayor and councillor. This list will be
Read MoreMunicipal elections will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in communities across Ontario, including right here in Smiths Falls. To keep everyone up-to-date on candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring, Lanarkist is compiling a list of candidates for both mayor and councillor. This list will be
Read MoreMunicipal elections will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in communities across Ontario, including right here in Perth. To keep everyone up-to-date on candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring, Lanarkist is compiling a list of candidates for both mayor and councillor. This list will be updated
Read MoreMississippi Mills council held its first meeting since the summer break on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Here’s a look at the meeting’s highlights, as submitted by the Municipality. Council approved several by-laws to recognize the following buildings under the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural and historical importance: • Snedden House
Read MoreA Quebec resident is facing charges following an impaired driving complaint in Carleton Place. Lanark County OPP say officers received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 7 on Friday, Aug. 7. Officers located the vehicle in the parking lot of a Carleton Place business shortly before 8
Read MoreMississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry says residents deserve more than explanations after another round of flooding disrupted Pakenham over the long weekend, closing County Road 29 and adding to years of concerns about recurring flooding in the village.
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