Students turn bright, bold storybook art into masterpieces of their own

News | May 13 |  

Giving voice to the victims of child sexual abuse

Child abusers don’t wear badges.

News | May 12 |  

Christmas concerts come early to help Champions for Kids

It’s never too early to help kids in need, or to start thinking about Christmas.

Teacher’s math 'phobia' equals poor applied math scores

CARLETON PLACE - When the teacher hates math, chances are he or she will pass that phobia on to their students.

Hens cause pilot project feather flap at council

Feathers were flying at Carleton Place town council last week as weeks of debate drew to a conclusion to allow a homeschooled child to raise eight hens on his property.

Carleton Place Sea Cadets shoot for gold

CARLETON PLACE - Local Sea Cadets owned the podium at the 2012 Cadet Zone Marksmanship Championship.

Sports | Mar 22 |  

NHL alumni bring star power to CP for good cause-game

Carleton Place may not have been crowned Kraft Hockeyville 2012, but we got our very own all-star NHL game anyway.

Ottawa Valley readies for world’s largest broomball event

The 2012 World Broomball Championships could bring as much as $3.4 million to the local economy.

Packers grab 2-0 series lead

RENFREW - 2OT thriller jumpstarts Packers to 2-0 series lead.

Carleton Place artist bases show on Lanark dance group

Shenkman Arts Centre is hosting a dance party – but there won’t be music or much movement.

Two local residents receive Order of Canada

PERTH - Two Perth area residents were among 66 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced on Dec 30.

Curl for Kids hits the ice on Nov. 25

SMITHS FALLS - Hurry hard and register for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County’s 22nd annual Curl for Kids Bonspiel.

Help Jarette ride on Sept. 22

On Thursday, Sept. 22, there will be a spa night fundraiser to help raise money for a custom-made bicycle for Jarette Loomes.

Road trip uncovers sports god

Laurie Weir, Underwood Chronicles: Road trip! Two of my favourite words. I was excited to spend some time on the highway with my guy pal on Easter weekend and we hit the road to Pennsylvania.

Opinion | Apr 04 |   3

Sawdust and a ball glove

I’ve been on an adventure as of late. My guy is a bit of a photo nut. OK, “bit” may be a tad understated. He’s as far over the edge as I am; that’s probably one of the...

Can't keep a fat chick down... for long

Mom and I do a lot of things together. Even when we are shopping – separately – we seem to end up with much the same thing: boots, purses… always very similar. The apple doesn&rsquo...

Angels and kettles and Tarot... oh my

The Salvation Army has kicked off its Christmas campaign this week and already there has been a flurry of activity at the participating businesses and organizations that are hosting either a tree or a...

Police seek home invasion suspects

LANARK HIGHLANDS - OPP are seeking information on a home invasion that took place in Lanark Highlands early this morning.

Business women come together in Almonte

ALMONTE - Two local business women will come together under roof to offer a full service salon and spa with a percentage of proceeds going to the Max Keeping Foundation. A grand opening is planned for...

Driver injured in collision

PERTH - A man was taken to hospital after his vehicle collided with a tractor trailer this morning.

Saltos off to France for gymnastics competition

PERTH - A group of five gymnasts from Perth and Almonte will take part in the French Open, an invitational aerobic gymnastic meet from May 1 to 8.