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Acclaimed Alberta poet passes on rhyming tips of her craft in Perth

PERTH - Spoken word poetry can be a type of cheap therapy.

Seeking musicians for country and western music circle

PERTH - Wanna play 'pass the tune'?

Perth offered a chance at reality TV stardom

Don’t expect Perth Mayor John Fenik to be strapping on his dancing shoes to appear on Dancing with the Stars any time soon, but he does want Perth to have its own shot at reality TV fame.

Wholly handmade for Christmas

It it was handmade, it was on sale at the AOTH on Nov. 3.

Christmas gifts come early to the Valley

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Christmas, or at least Christmas gifts, came early to Almonte at the Christmas in the Valley gift show.

Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour brings fall colours to canvas

The Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour was held at various locations throughout Mississippi Mills his past weekend, from Clayton and Union Hall to Almonte.

Harvest Festival wraps up CP farmers' market season

The Carleton Place Farmers Market ended its 2012 season with a bang with plenty of events at the Harvest Festival on Saturday morning, Oct. 6.

Long-awaited geology exhibit to be opened Oct. 13 at Perth Museum

The long-awaited permanent geology exhibit of Dr. James Wilson will be unveiled at the Perth Museum on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Stewart Park Festival 2012 runs $1,300 deficit

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This year’s Stewart Park Festival ran a deficit of $1,300, which will be paid out of reserves.

Let's all square dance!

MIDDLEVILLE - Enjoy a good old fashioned barn dance Saturday.

Briggs opens home studio for music lessons

SMITHS FALLS - Bryan Briggs has recently opened his home studio in Smiths Falls where he will be teaching students about music.

Expecting huge crowds for Calabogie Peaks blues-ribfest

CALABOGIE – On and off the stage, fireworks are coming to Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Peaks Blues and Ribfest this weekend..

Orange sashes, white chargers for July 12th King Billy parade

Get ready to see plenty of orange in Carleton Place on July 12th.

Local poet to be Queen’s University’s new writer-in-residence

A Drummond/North Elmsley poet, winner of the Governor General’s award for poetry in English, has been asked to be the new writer in residence at Queen’s University.

Third place finish for CPHS animating duo

When the credits roll on an upcoming Disney or Dreamworks animated movie, don’t be surprised to see Amanda Burn’s name listed amongst the animators.

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

The illustrator of the famed children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle, has inspired an entire school with his art work.

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.

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