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ANOTHER AMAZING YEAR FOR THE LANARK ANGEL TREE PROGRAM

December 5, 2019 Media Release

LANARK COUNTY – Once again the program was a success! The Lanark County Family and Children Services and OPP angel tree program is at year 34, and our community came through once again as they have every year with close to 600 children receiving presents through the program! A thank you to all our community partners: The Lanark County township offices,... Read More

OSSTF Initiating Full Day Walk Out on Wednesday

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Dale Elliott

Eastern Ontario – Teachers and education workers represented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) will participate in a one-day, province-wide full withdrawal of services this Wednesday, December 4th, if a new agreement is not reached before then. The UCDSB has said if this occurs, there will be no classes, planned activities, co-operative education placements or extracurriculars for students... Read More

Honouring a True Leader: Gordon MacNabb

November 30, 2019 Media Release

Carleton Place – It was a fitting honour for a special gentleman. On November 25th, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) unveiled a plaque to recognize Gordon MacNabb and his tireless efforts on behalf of the Hospital. Gordon’s wife Lorna, as well as their six children and several grandchildren, were on hand for the celebration. Gordon has made numerous contributions... Read More

Lanark County OPP Weekly News for week of Nov 18 – 25, 2019

November 30, 2019December 10, 2019 Media Release

LANARK COUNTY – Between Monday, November 18 and Monday, November 25, 2019 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 407 calls for service. The calls included: Motor Vehicle Collisions Total: 59 Including: Car / Deer: 34 Parking Lots: 9 Single Motor Vehicle off Road (“in ditch”): 8 Within the past two weeks motor vehicle collisions... Read More

21st Edition of the CP Holiday Train Set to Make its Way Through Eastern Ontario Wednesday

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 Media Release/Hometowntv12

Eastern Ontario Stops on Wednesday including Merrickville, Smiths Falls & Perth! Eastern Ontario – The two CP Holiday trains depart this week. On Monday the US holiday train left Montreal and today, November 26th the Canadian edition of the train leaves Montreal to make their festive journeys, travelling through the U.S. and Canada, respectively. Once again, the CP Holiday Train features... Read More

TWO IN CUSTODY AFTER RUNNING FROM COLLISION SCENE

November 21, 2019 Media Release

PERTH – A resident of Drummond Concession 5A in Drummond-North Elmsley Township awoke this morning just before 3:00 a.m., to a vehicle in the ditch and two males attempting to get the vehicle free. Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrived, located and arrested one male after a brief foot chase; the second male was... Read More

Taking the Initiative to Help Improve Care

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Media Release

Almonte – Jennifer Brunet has worked as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) at Almonte General Hospital for almost two years. When she moved back to the area from Alberta, she already knew where she wanted to be. “I had my heart set on working at Almonte General Hospital. My family in Almonte raved about the hospital and the great care.” Now,... Read More

Health Unit releases annual cost of eating in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark

November 20, 2019 Health Unit Media Release

Leeds-Grenville, Lanark – Each year, the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit conducts Nutritious Food Basket costing. The results show that individuals and households living with a low income struggle to buy enough nutritious food after paying rent, bills, and other living expenses. From the 2017 Canadian Community Health Survey, 9.4% or 6449 households in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark... Read More

Highlights from CDSBEO Board Meeting held on Nov 5, 2019

November 13, 2019 Media Release

Kemptville – Highlights from CDSBEO Board Meeting held on Nov 5, 2019. Sandy Lake Exposure Trip 2019 Meeting the goals of the Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework is a priority for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. For the sixth consecutive year, a group of CDSBEO students participated in a service trip to Sandy... Read More

Save The Date: CP Holiday Train Is Coming Through Nov 27th!

November 13, 2019 Media Release

Merrickville – will be welcoming the CP Holiday Train on Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 at 4:45 PM at the East Broadway and County Road 2 tracks. This annual fundraising program has raised over $15.8 million and 4.5 million pounds of food across Canada and the USA since 1999. Thanks to the generosity of all those who attend this grand display... Read More