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A Beckwith Township resident is facing an impaired driving charge after Lanark County OPP say officers spotted an ATV being driven on Highway 15 by someone who was not wearing a helmet. Police say officers conducted a traffic stop shortly after midnight on Aug. 5 and spoke with the driver.
Read MoreTwo Carleton Place Canoe Club athletes are returning home as world champions after helping Canada capture three gold medals at the 2026 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Halifax, a milestone their coach says reflects years of dedication, teamwork and a proud local canoeing
Read MoreThe Town of Carleton Place is asking residents to reduce their water consumption after demand at the municipality’s water treatment plant has increased to a Yellow – Conserve level, indicating that water demand has risen but has not yet reached critical levels. While the system is continuing to meet demand,
Read MoreResidents and tourists are invited to eat, drink and shop local this summer through a new initiative that showcases the best of Carleton Place and Lanark County’s budding culinary scene. The self-guided experience is designed to introduce residents to new businesses this summer while supporting the region’s local food and
Read MoreWith summer now in full swing, communities across the region are preparing to celebrate Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. To make things easier for residents as they plan for the holiday ahead, we’ve summarized what’s open and closed in Carleton Place and Almonte, and what local services will
Read MoreA weathered set of bleachers tucked behind the Carleton Place Arena is suddenly attracting both local and national attention…Not for its beauty, but quite literally, the opposite. In an update shared with Lanarkist today, the Town of Carleton Place has been named one of 3 finalists in Sports Systems Canada’s
Read MoreTwenty-four young artists from the local area spent last Saturday turning some of Carleton Place’s most recognizable locations into works of art as part of the Carleton Place Youth Landscape Art Competition. According to a release from the Town of Carleton Place issued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the competition
Read MoreA complaint about a suspected impaired driver in Carleton Place led to a woman being charged by Lanark OPP on Monday, June 15. According to a Tuesday media release, officers responded to the complaint just after 4 p.m.On Monday; they observed the vehicle on Mill Street and, with the assistance
Read MoreA Brampton resident was charged by Lanark OPP after three stolen vehicles were located in the area. Two other suspects fled on foot, police say. Officers were notified by a vehicle security monitoring company that two stolen vehicles from the Peel region were being tracked eastbound on Highway 7 just
Read MoreLocal families, youth and community members are invited to celebrate the start of the summer season while supporting local programming at the Carleton Place Youth Centre’s annual Kick Off to Summer Fundraiser later this week. The family-friendly event will take place this weekend on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m.
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