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Protecting the environment of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Counties for future generations.

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Renovations Materials Manager Wanted

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REAL is hiring a Renovation Materials Manager at its REAL Deal Reuse Store. REAL has expanded its renovation materials department and needs to hire a person who can oversee the department, connect with contractors in the area to encourage and facilitate getting their good used materials into the store, sell those materials to homeowners and […]

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We’re Looking for New Board Members

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The Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) is seeking new members for its Board of Directors. REAL has been active for 27 years, and is a healthy, well-respected, regional charitable organization. We are looking for energetic, experienced people who have the time and energy to help protect our local environment. If you are connected to the […]

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Customer Ask Aug 28 – Sept 3 at Andress YIG

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During the week of August 28 to Sept. 3, Andress Your Independent Grocer cashiers will be asking customers if they would like to donate a twoonie to their local environmental organization, REAL. When they ask you, please say yes. Your donation makes it possible for REAL to continue its environmental projects to reduce waste, protect […]

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Local Foods Dinner Tickets Available Now

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Tickets for our Local Foods Dinner October 15th are now available in Smiths Falls at both Modern Thymes, 11 Russell St. E. and at our own REAL Deal Store, 85 William St. W. This will be a great evening out with fabulous local foods, music by The British Invasion and a wonderful selection of silent auction items. […]

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Evergreen Avenue Committee Reorganizes

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The Evergreen Avenue Committee has established a new slate of officers. Ken Graham and Peter Au will now be Co-Chairs of the group, with Keith Anderson serving as Treasurer. Relatively new to the committee are Carl Evoy, Jay Brennan and Edith Rabb. Longtime members Dick Donaldson, John Hambleton and Ian Fraser round out the committee. […]

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