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Mississippi Mills residents invited to help shape traffic safety plans at upcoming public information centre - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (319+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. Concerns about speeding and traffic safety are coming to the forefront in Mississippi Mills as municipal officials seek public input on…...
CFUW Perth & District Home and Garden Tour returns to support education and community programs - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (260+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. Taking place July 11, 2026, the tour will feature eight private gardens and four unique homes in Perth and the surrounding area, each…...
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum launches virtual exhibition exploring identity, fashion and queer stories - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (655+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) has launched a new virtual exhibition highlighting the experiences of members of the local 2 SLGBTQIA…...
Menzie Street in Almonte to close for two weeks as childcare facility construction advances - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (170+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. Residents and motorists in Almonte should be prepared for temporary disruptions later this month as Menzie Street undergoes a full closure…...
History comes alive during Newboro Heritage Society presentation - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. History came to life at the Newboro Community Hall on May 26, when the Newboro and Area Heritage Society welcomed historical interpreters,…...
'We will forever miss them': Community rallies around victims after fatal Highway 15 crash near Lombardy - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
1+ week, 3+ day ago (649+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. A Go Fund Me campaign has been launched to support a family local to the area following a fatal collision on…...
'Rock Paper Scissors' exhibition at Mississippi Valley Textile Museum explores humanity, heritage and history - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (872+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. A new exhibition at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) is inviting visitors to look beyond the surface level of fabrics…...
Perth & District Sports Hall of Fame to honour regional athletes at eighth annual ceremony - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (696+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. The achievements of five Perth athletes/teams are being celebrated at the eighth annual Perth & District Sports Hall of Fame ceremony…...
Almonte Night Market returns April 30 to kick off spring season - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (157+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. Residents and visitors in Almonte are being invited to grab their shopping bags, get outdoors, and enjoy the community's first night…...
Mississippi Mills shares spring 2026 leaf and yard waste collection schedule - The Lanarkist - 100% independent, local news covering Lanark County
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (273+ words) Lanark County's go-to source for local news " covering Perth, Smiths Falls, Prescott, Westport, Mississippi Mills and everything in between. After a long winter, residents in Mississippi Mills can begin preparing their properties for a full spring cleanup, as the municipality…...