Smiths Falls

Community

Smiths Falls prepares for biggest party in decades with Old Home Week set for August

Laurie Weir - May 16, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The countdown is on for the return of Smiths Falls Old Home Week, set to take over the town from Aug. 2 to...

Community

RMEO launches STEAM children’s educational experience with $150K government grant

Hometown News - May 15, 2025

SUBMITTED The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) officially launched its newest attraction on May 9, 2025: the S.T.E.A.M. Train, an interactive, hands-on exhibit housed...

Business

Smiths Falls council wrestles with CIP approvals: Some projects denied, others deferred

Laurie Weir - May 15, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council’s committee of the whole waded through a lively debate May 12 as it reviewed the latest batch of applications under...

Community

Smiths Falls council seeks edits before approving trail network overhaul

Laurie Weir - May 15, 2025

Committee calls project a ‘roadmap’ but asks for more details on costs, timelines and accessibility standards LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls councillors have offered cautious support for...

Perth

Canada-wide warrant issued for Adam Reid, known to frequent Ottawa, Perth, Smiths Falls

Hometown News - May 12, 2025

SUBMITTED The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a Federal Offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as...

Community

Smiths Falls community gathers for Red Dress Day to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

Laurie Weir - May 12, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The Town Hall bandshell in Smiths Falls became a place of reflection and remembrance on Saturday, May 10, as the community gathered to...

Culture

Ontario investing over $346K through Experience Ontario 2025 to support festivals in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

Hometown News - May 6, 2025

Investment will celebrate Canadian and local culture, boost tourism and strengthen economy SUBMITTED Ontario is investing over $346,000 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program to support 11...

Community

Trade war tariffs hit Smiths Falls Confederation Bridge project

Laurie Weir - May 6, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council got a jolt of sticker shock on Monday night as updated costs for the Confederation Bridge replacement came in nearly...

Community

Smiths Falls pushes forward with backyard hen pilot project

Laurie Weir - May 6, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Will it be an eggcellent adventure for residents of Smiths Falls? Smiths Falls council voted Monday, May 5 to move forward with a one-year...

Police Reports

Smiths Falls Police address crash, bar incident and youth assault in series of responses

Hometown News - May 5, 2025

SUBMITTED No injuries after collision with hydro pole. Driver facing charges. On April 19th, 2025 at approximately 7:42 a.m. the Smiths Falls Police Service received multiple...

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