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Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre closure after sprinkler incident

Hometown News - September 10, 2025

Cleanup and repairs underway following Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre closure. Smiths Falls – The Town of Smiths Falls has temporarily closed the Memorial Community...

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Province to build new Crosby roundabout in Rideau Lakes

Laurie Weir - September 10, 2025

CROSBY — A new roundabout will be built at the intersection of Highway 15 and County Road 42 in Rideau Lakes Township, making it...

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Smiths Falls monitoring compost site after soil and groundwater tests

Laurie Weir - September 8, 2025

SMITHS FALLS – The Town of Smiths Falls is continuing to monitor its historical compost site on County Road 43 after soil and groundwater...

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Rideau Lakes approves new monthly meeting structure under strong mayor powers

Laurie Weir - September 8, 2025

CHANTRY — Will one committee of the whole meeting be better for governance in Rideau Lakes Township? Council has passed a bylaw, under strong mayor...

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Rideau Lakes supports delegation at ROMA for bass spawning sanctuaries

Laurie Weir - September 8, 2025

CHANTRY — Bass may soon get a reprieve from early angling in the Township of Rideau Lakes. Council has agreed to support a request...

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Rideau Lakes to share substantial Townline Bridge replacement costs with Elizabethtown-Kitley

Laurie Weir - September 8, 2025

CHANTRY — Rideau Lakes council has approved a joint agreement with Elizabethtown-Kitley and Goldie Mohr Ltd. to replace the Townline Bridge over Hutton Creek...

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Public Works rebuild: Smiths Falls council directs staff to negotiate insurance payout, backs Walker Road build

Laurie Weir - September 5, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — Council has directed staff to press the town’s insurer for a cash settlement after a Feb. 21 fire damaged the north...

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Perth Night Market brings streets to life with music, magic and more

Hometown News - September 5, 2025

SUBMITTED Perth Night Market returns bigger than ever, with 120+ vendors, over 40 downtown businesses open late, and entertainment for all ages. The highly anticipated...

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Smiths Falls council decides on finish for Confederation Bridge as project stays on track

Laurie Weir - September 5, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has chosen a natural fieldstone veneer for the new Confederation Bridge, marking one of the final design decisions...

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Hometown Happenings: Valley Fall Fest, Rock the Pantry & Farmers’ markets this weekend

Laurie Weir - September 4, 2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned...

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