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Executive Director Erin Lee and Victim Advocate Brianne Luckasavitch of Lanark County Interval House and Community Support (LCIHCS) have returned from what they’re calling an inspiring trip to Mexico, marking a significant milestone in their work to prevent gender-based violence. The visit followed a delegation from Mexico that travelled to
Read MoreThe Bennett Street Industrial Park in Carleton Place is now home to a flourishing arts community. This past July, Arts Carleton Place unveiled its new space, known as the Arts Hub, a spacious and well-lit gallery that showcases a diverse range of works by local artists. Just minutes from downtown
Read MoreEditor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that this matter was not before Lanark County Council; it was before the Lanark County Land Division Committee, who approved two leases for a period greater than 21 years. The Lanark County Land Division Committee met on Tuesday, Aug. 13 to discuss
Read MoreA public information meeting was held in Almonte on Thursday, Aug. 1 regarding the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) coming to Mississippi Mills. A BESS is an energy storage system that uses lithium batteries to store and distribute electricity. It stores unused energy during off-peak times (overnight) and distributes it
Read MoreConnor Weiss’ enthusiasm for cornhole is contagious. The bean bag toss game, popular in the United States, is growing in popularity in Canada with Weiss leading the way. He discovered the game at age 12 during a camping trip with family friend Paul VandenDam, and he’s been hooked ever since.
Read MoreOn Saturday, June 1, James Park in Carleton Place was packed with community members and the family of Harold Keith Box. Known as the Father of Dental Research in Canada and a native of Carleton Place, Box was honoured with a posthumous plaque detailing his groundbreaking contributions to modern dentistry.
Read MoreThe Hub, a cornerstone of downtown Almonte shopping scene, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Established in 1974 by a group of dedicated women from Pakenham and Almonte, The Hub was opened as a non-profit organization supporting and supplying services to the community. Over the decades, The Hub has
Read MoreTwenty-year-old swimmer Regan Rathwell is all smiles as she poses outside of her alma mater, Carleton Place High School, with a sign wishing her well on her upcoming trip to Paris. The Ashton native will make her Olympic debut this summer after qualifying in the Olympic Trials in Toronto last
Read MoreEarlier this week, Lanarkist reported on the announcement of a placemaking project in downtown Carleton Place, which had ruffled some feathers within the local arts community. Set to adorn the streets with a vibrant display of regional artwork, the initiative aimed to foster connections between artists and the community; however,
Read MoreA bill that got its start in Lanark County passed its second reading in the Ontario legislature on Wednesday, April 10, signifying a significant step forward for those working to end intimate partner violence. In a pivotal session on Wednesday, Ontario’s political leaders gathered at the provincial legislature in Toronto
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