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Kids’ eye view: Duncan J. students get passing grade from Smiths Falls council

Hometown News - June 25, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Students from Duncan J. Schoular School had the opportunity to impress Smiths Falls town council on Monday, June 24 during a regular committee...

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Queen Elizabeth Public School awarded $15,000 Indigo literacy fund grant

Hometown News - June 25, 2024

SUBMITTED The Queen Elizabeth Public School (QES) has been awarded $15,000 through Indigo’s Literacy Fund Grant, which aims to enhance reading resources and advance literacy at the school. The...

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Perth celebrates Canada Day with fireworks, BBQ, and family fun

Hometown News - June 20, 2024

SUBMITTED Perth Tourism welcomes you to join us in celebrating Canada's 157th birthday on July 1, 2024, at Canada Day at Conlon Farm. This year’s Canada...

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When it rains it pours: Extreme weather inundates Smiths Falls fire department with hundreds of calls for service

Hometown News - June 18, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Last week’s storm, heavy winds and rain event caused 187 calls to the Smiths Falls Fire Department on June 14 and another 227...

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Kemptville Public School partners with local Giving Garden

Hometown News - June 18, 2024

SUBMITTED Grade 6 classes at Kemptville Public School (KPS) have partnered with the Giving Garden to bring Real-World Learning and Indigenous Education opportunities to the students and the wider community. The...

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Smiths Falls water tower project to get underway imminently

Hometown News - June 13, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The building of the new Smiths Falls water tower will “hopefully start this week,” Paul McMunn, the town’s director of public works and...

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Feasibility study for Smiths Falls Youth Arena tops $80,000 budget

Hometown News - June 12, 2024

LAURIE WEIR A budget of $80,000 for a feasibility study on the Smiths Falls Youth Arena enticed two bids. Stephanie Clark, the town’s director of community...

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Perth to initiate fire break policy on developments

Hometown News - June 12, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Perth is experiencing an increase in development, and because of that, there is also an increased risk of fire. “There is...

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$100,000 on the wish list for Town of Perth’s recreation team

Hometown News - June 11, 2024

LAURIE WEIR There is an opportunity to apply for an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant up to $100,000 and Cathy McNally is jumping on the band...

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Pre-authorized monthly tax payments may help residents struggling in Perth

Hometown News - June 11, 2024

LAURIE WEIR For those who struggle to pay property taxes in Perth with the fear of losing one’s home, a better option may be to...