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During its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-2026 council term, Carleton Place council approved a 1.95 percent increase in water and sewer rates for 2027, repealed the town’s Franktown Road Secondary Plan and reviewed public feedback on the proposed recreation facility.
Read MoreA former Lanark County resident wanted on several outstanding warrants has been arrested in Carleton Place and is facing multiple charges, including 11 counts of driving while prohibited. Lanark OPP say on Tuesday, Oct. 13 that officers received a tip about the whereabouts of a man wanted by both the
Read MoreA complaint of a suspicious person at a Carleton Place home late last week led multiple charges for an Gatineau man. Lanark OPP say on Tuesday, Oct. 13 that officers received the report and located the suspect on Thursday, Oct. 8. Officers located the man and conducted an investigation, which
Read MoreAs you plan and prepare for your weekend ahead, here’s a look at what’s open and closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in Carleton Place and Almonte, and what local services are affected.
Read MoreMunicipal elections will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in communities across Ontario, including Carleton Place. At the Friday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m. nomination deadline, 13 candidates had put their names forward for mayor, deputy mayor and council. The positions of mayor and deputy mayor are both acclaimed. Incumbent
Read MoreAcclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Kellylee Evans is headlining Carleton Place’s fourth Notes for Nature benefit concert, an evening in support of protecting local natural areas. Presented by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT), the annual event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at the Zion-Memorial United Church. Doors open
Read MoreA Carleton Place man is facing five child luring charges following an OPP investigation that included the execution of four search warrants. Lanark County OPP say on Monday, Oct. 5 that officers executed the warrants in Carleton Place on Thursday, Oct. 1, with assistance from the OPP Digital Forensics Unit.
Read MoreTwo Lanark County residents are facing impaired driving charges following separate incidents on Saturday, including one in which police say a driver was found asleep behind the wheel and another involving a vehicle found in a ditch. Lanark County OPP say officers received a complaint about a suspicious vehicle in
Read MoreEditor’s note: To help voters to be better informed, Lanarkist will be asking the same five questions of all council candidates in Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Perth and Mississippi Mills in advance of the municipal election, which will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Questions were sent to all
Read MoreRichardson Side Road will be temporarily closed from Oct. 5 to 16 while Lanark County carries out roadway improvements at the intersection with Drummond Concession 2 (County Road 10).
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