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Connie Cochran awarded the Ontario Senior of the Year Award

SUBMITTED Rideau Lakes resident Connie Cochran was presented with the Ontario Senior of the Year Award, a program that gives each municipality in Ontario the...

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

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,...

‘I will not be bullied into quitting’: Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom reacts to second non-confidence vote and resignation request

LAURIE WEIR It was a marathon 5.5-hour municipal services committee meeting on Monday, June 22, and the mayor left before the final vote — one...

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

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...

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

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...

Ontario protecting youth through expanded Child Victim Witness program

Province expanding Child Victim Witness Program to Lanark County SUBMITTED Carleton Place — John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, announced today that the Ontario government is investing...

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

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...

Smiths Falls seniors activity building renamed in honour of Bud Fawcett

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...

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

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...

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

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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