Culture

Hometown Happenings

Christmas markets and festive fun—Hometown Happenings embraces the coming season

Laurie Weir - November 13, 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 community...

Smiths Falls

Small group gathers in Smiths Falls to mark town’s first Indigenous Veterans Day

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — A quiet half-hour ceremony took place as Indigenous Veterans Day was observed in Smiths Falls for the first time on Saturday,...

Hometown Happenings

Turtle painting, Christmas markets, and Remembrance Day ceremonies—Hometown Happenings to enjoy

Laurie Weir - November 6, 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...

Smiths Falls

Maple leaf veterans’ crosswalk painting underway in Smiths Falls

Laurie Weir - November 5, 2025

A second veterans’ crosswalk is planned for Market and Main streets when weather allows SMITHS FALLS — Paint crews were on their haunches after sunrise...

Merrickville

Theatre troupes take the stage as EODL One-Act Festival returns to Merrickville

Heddy Sorour - October 20, 2025

EODL One-Act Festival brings Eastern Ontario theatre groups together for a weekend of performances MERRICKVILLE — Hosted by Perth last year, the Eastern Ontario Drama...

Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes’ schoolhouse stories: From 1-room lessons to Elgin’s 2-room landmark

Laurie Weir - October 16, 2025

The past comes alive at the Red Brick Schoolhouse in Elgin RIDEAU LAKES — Across Rideau Lakes, generations of children once learned their lessons in...

Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion crosswalks, ‘Veterans Way’ street name earn town support

Laurie Weir - October 13, 2025

Legion unveils commemorative crosswalks to honour local veterans SMITHS FALLS — A proposal from the Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 to paint two...

Hometown Happenings

Studio tours, farmers’ markets, and small halls concerts—Hometown Happenings celebrate Thanksgiving weekend

Hometown News - October 9, 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...

Education

Almonte District High School celebrates 150 years of learning, legacy and community

Hometown News - October 9, 2025

ADHS 150th anniversary brings alumni and community together for a day of celebration MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Almonte District High School (ADHS) is marking a major milestone this...

Culture

Heritage committee renews call to protect Mill of Kintail collections

Laurie Weir - October 6, 2025

Community input sought to safeguard Mill of Kintail artifacts ALMONTE — The future of the James Naismith and R. Tait McKenzie collections at the Mill...

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