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Deer-traffic collisions up significantly in Beckwith
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - Oh deer. Vehicles colliding with deer on Beckwith Township roads are an increasing problem, according to statistics released last week by the Lanark County...
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Cars breaking winter parking ban towed to CP library
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - Dude, where's my car? If you parked it on the road between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when Carleton Place's new winter parking ban went into effect, it's likely been...
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Beckwith PSB ambivalent about photo radar's possible return
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - The Beckwith Township police services board has decided to not endorse or reject a proposal from their partner board in Nottawasaga, Ont. to bring back photo radar. At...
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Downtown rejuvenation promoted for Carleton Place
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - There's life in the old girl yet. Businesses are still finding their way to Carleton Place's downtown core, as are customers, but the Carleton Place Business...
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Have your say on proposed Beckwith garbage transfer site
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - Beckwith Township residents now have some extra time to give voice to their concerns, or support, for a waste transfer site off of Cavanagh Road. A place to...
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CP BIA asks Santa Claus parade floats to band together
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - When it comes to the Santa Claus Parade, less is more. After hearing complaints that the Carleton Place Business Improvement Area's (BIA) annual Santa Claus...
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The good, bad and ugly influences on our kids
By Desmond DevoyEMC Editorial - The kids are all right. Their role models, however, may leave something to be desired. Where there were Donny and Marie and The Carpenters back in the...
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Retirees eye branch in Carleton Place
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - Gray is the new black. In 10 years, Canadians over the age of 65 will outnumber people 15 and under, vastly shifting the dynamic of life in this country. With...
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Shafia verdict sends right message
By Desmond DevoyThe guilty verdicts in the Shafia murder trial is not about us and them. It's simply about right and wrong. It's not about Muslims from Third World countries coming...
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I don't want to fight you, but I will - how to stand up to a bully
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - You don't have to be Bruce Lee, or Jet Li, or even Jackie Chan to defend yourself against bullies. But you have to make an assertive stance against bullies...
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Former CFL star reveals battle with drugs, suicide to students
By Desmond DevoyGlenn Kulka could've been a contender. In many ways, he was, and is, a contender. A former Canadian Football League player who went to the Grey Cup, a WWF wrestler who...
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Polish pride weaves its tapestry spell in Almonte
By Desmond DevoyEMC Entertainment - The expert skill of Poland's tapestry weaving culture is on display for the rest of this month at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM). "We...
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NDP candidate Paul Dewar brings campaign to Lanark County
By Desmond DevoyPaul Dewar is hoping that the road to Stornoway, the home of the Leader of the Official Opposition, winds its way through Lanark County. The Ottawa Centre MP, who is seeking...
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New Franktown, Innisville minister in town, Rev. David Vavasour will be helped by Clayton's Anglican incumbent
By Desmond DevoyNew year, new parish, new reverend. Anglican parishioners at St. John's in Innisville and St. James' in Franktown saw a new face at the pulpit Sunday, Jan. 8, as Rev....
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Brock Zeman's new CD goes the distance for song length, Release party set for Carleton Place Legion this Friday
By Desmond DevoyEMC Entertainment - Brock Zeman didn't try to beat out songs like 'November Rain', 'Hey Jude', or even 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' in terms of length. But, while the 'Rain on...
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New Franktown Anglican minister welcomed from Pakenham
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - New year, new parish, new reverend. Anglican parishioners at St. John's in Innisville and St. James' in Franktown will see a new face in the pulpit this Sunday,...
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Innocence, pepperments
By Desmond DevoyEMC Editorial - How do you dodge Bruno Mars' afternoon delight? Not that I'm all that caught up on Mr. Smoothmoves personal relations, much though my daughter loves the...
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Chimney, structural fire calls down in Beckwith in 2011
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - The number of chimney and structural fire calls in Beckwith Township has gone down in the past 12 months. Between December 2010 and December 2011, there were...
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New server purchased
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - Hoping to stave off The Great Server Crash of '12, the Town of Carleton Place will be investing $17,155 to upgrade its server. Town treasurer Phil Hogan told...
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Town considers making Francis Street two-way
By Desmond DevoyEMC News - The Town of Carleton Place will be asking the Upper Canada District School Board if it will consider turning Francis Street back into a two-way street. Dave...
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