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Rideau Artist of the Year announces competition winners

Hometown News - June 26, 2025

SUBMITTED The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Rideau Artist of the Year Competition. Over 20 regional artists...

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Smiths Falls Legion raises $46,000 during 2024 Poppy Campaign

Hometown News - June 26, 2025

STAFF Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 is extending heartfelt thanks to all residents, businesses, service groups, schools, first responders, volunteers, cadets, and retailers across Smiths Falls,...

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Smiths Falls trail network set to connect parks schools and community spaces

Laurie Weir - June 25, 2025

Council hears updated plan for cohesive walkable connections LAURIE WEIR A more connected and engaging trail system is in the works for Smiths Falls, as council...

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ATV access to expand in south end of Smiths Falls following council approval

Laurie Weir - June 25, 2025

New route will link regional trail system and local amenities LAURIE WEIR ATV riders with the Rideau Lakes All-Terrain Vehicle Club (RLATVC) will soon have legal...

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Smiths Falls’ Strategic Plan progress report highlights key projects in motion

Laurie Weir - June 24, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Town staff is busy moving major projects. Smiths Falls council received an update on its 2023–2026 Strategic Plan during a June 23 committee of...

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Smiths Falls seniors activity building renamed in honour of Bud Fawcett

Laurie Weir - June 24, 2025

LAURIE WEIR He gave his time freely, made friends easily, and never stopped helping people. In recognition of his legacy, John “Bud” Fawcett’s name will...

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Smiths Falls has $326M asset plan with focus on long-term sustainability

Laurie Weir - June 24, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Town council reviewed a comprehensive 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) during its committee of the whole meeting on Monday, June 23, outlining how...

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Smiths Falls’ Seniors Activity Centre may have a new name to honour Bud Fawcett’s legacy

Laurie Weir - June 23, 2025

LAURIE WEIR A proposal to rename the town’s Seniors Activity Centre in honour of long-time community advocate John “Bud” Fawcett is moving ahead, following unanimous...

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‘No longer repairable’: Aging Smiths Falls splash pad closes for maintenance ahead of scorcher days

Laurie Weir - June 20, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The splash pad at Smiths Falls’ Lower Reach Park is closed until further notice, and it’s uncertain whether it will reopen this season....

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New HART Hub to address addiction and homelessness in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville

Hometown News - June 20, 2025

Proposed sites in Brockville and Smiths Falls to bring comprehensive care STAFF The Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville region is preparing to welcome a new Homelessness and...

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