Photo credit: Chris Uhlig.

Customer service remains strong as BMO celebrates 150 years in Smiths Falls

Bank has been ‘a safe depository for surplus cash’ over the years LAURIE WEIR It was in April 1874 that the BMO branch opened its doors in Smiths Falls for […]

‘Opportunity to make a difference’: County agrees to rental increase of $120,000 for transitional housing in Smiths Falls

Original agreement increases to $416,000 as does number of rooms for use LAURIE WEIR A rent increase was cause for concern around the horseshoe at Lanark County council, but in […]

May the fork be With You – a truly fun fundraiser for the Falls Food Hub

SUBMITTED The Table Community Food Centre is excited to announce its first major fundraising event in support of the Falls Food Hub. May the Fork Be With You will put the […]

From penalty pain to powerhouse: Bears punch ticket to Bogart Cup finals

CHRIS UHLIG What a week it was for the Bears, tears of pain and joy side by side, a bumpy road covered with detours and potholes (or was it ice […]

‘Kick in the pants’: Unsafe ice conditions cause Bogart Cup game cancellation in Smiths Falls

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears were looking to punch their ticket to the Bogart Cup finals in their CCHL matchup against the Cornwall Colts at home on […]

From mud to mini-forest: 55 volunteers make a soaking Saturday worth it!

Planting continues this fall! SUBMITTED – Dave Thornley, Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) Thank you everyone… What started with rain, mud and uncertainty turned into a great and successful day with the […]

The Body Shop closes its doors after milestone 40 years in business

SHANNON MCLELLAN Local auto-body paint & repair man Roy McLellan is hanging up his paint gun as he enters his fortieth year in business this April. The owner of The […]

The Tap Room Inc. opens at Settlers Ridge Mall in Smiths Falls

Partnership with 4 Degrees Brewing and Distilling also on tap LAURIE WEIR What’s on tap?  Come find out, as new entrepreneurs have moved into the space at 4 Degrees Brewing […]

#DoItForCraiger fundraising horseshoe tournament slated for April 27 in Toledo

April is BeADonor month across Canada LAURIE WEIR After losing her husband during his organ transplant journey, Bobbi-Jo Craig of Smiths Falls has become an advocate for organ donation. It […]

Bears hold on for tense victory over Cornwall in Bogart Cup opener: Can they adapt to new challenges?

CHRIS UHLIG With a new opponent in the semi finals for the Bogart Cup also arrived new challenges for the Bears to overcome. Fightday night saw the team face the […]