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Lanark County appoints Board Support Coordinator to Strengthen Community Safety

New position supports community safety activities SUBMITTED Lanark County has created a new position that brings together multiple roles in one place. Stephanie Gray was hired in early June for […]

Night paving operations scheduled for Ferguson Falls Road

SUBMITTED Thomas Cavanagh Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin overnight paving work on County Road 15 (Ferguson Falls Road) from Pine Grove Road to Highway 7 next week. Night […]

Smiths Falls Food Hub hosts WELLNESSFEST fundraiser during Old Home Week

SUBMITTED SMITHS FALLS – The Falls Food Hub, a local non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to nutritious food and combating food insecurity within our community, is excited to announce […]

Canopy Growth opens doors to the public during Old Home Week

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Visitors to Smiths Falls will have a rare opportunity during Old Home Week to step inside one of the town’s largest industrial employers. Canopy Growth, […]

Smiths Falls police arrest two in home invasion, lay charges in multiple investigations

SUBMITTED Intimate Partner Violence charges laid On July 17th, 2025 Smiths Falls Police received information of an intimate partner violence incident that just occurred inside a residence. Members of the […]

Smiths Falls begins overhaul of procurement policy, eyes clearer rules and Canadian preference

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Council is supporting a major rewrite of its procurement policy that would reset the way the town purchases goods and services, streamline internal approvals, and […]

Smiths Falls to extend waste contract with GIM amid rising landfill costs

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Town council has agreed to extend its waste collection contracts with Glenview Iron and Metal (GIM) through 2028 in a move to stabilize costs and […]

Smiths Falls council approves four-year deal with firefighters

New collective agreement includes pay increases, wellness benefits, and Truth and Reconciliation stat holiday LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Firefighters in Smiths Falls have secured a new contract and for […]

Trenchless sewer rehab project gets green light despite budget shortfall

Clean Water Works awarded $233K contract ahead of arena’s ice-in schedule LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — A section of aging sewer infrastructure beneath the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre is […]

Smiths Falls council weighs in on provincial bill to remove rogue politicians

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Councillors in Smiths Falls say they support the intent behind proposed provincial legislation that would allow the removal of elected officials for serious misconduct, but […]