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Smiths Falls awards $1.7M contract for water meter replacement

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has approved awarding a $1.7-million contract to Neptune Technology Group Canada Co. to replace more than 2,200 aging residential water meters by […]

Confederation Bridge project in Smiths Falls moving ahead despite minor delay

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — The Confederation Bridge replacement project remains on track to finish later this fall, despite harder-than-expected rock slowing excavation, Smiths Falls council heard this week. Public […]

From impaired driving to shoplifting: Smiths Falls Police make several arrests

SUBMITTED Driver charged and arrested On August 7th, 2025, Smiths Falls Police members responded to a report of drinking in a parked vehicle. Upon arrival, members began their investigation into […]

Smiths Falls council rejects CIP extension for $13,600 funding pot

Fall intake for project applications open until Sept. 1 LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS – Town council has voted against extending the fall intake deadline for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP), […]

Smiths Falls holds off on affordable housing tax subclass

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Town council has decided to hold off on adopting a new provincial tax program that would cut property taxes for affordable housing units by as […]

Smiths Falls endorses $49M arena and fieldhouse plan amid excitement and caution

Arena cost-sharing, climate lens, and community engagement flagged as next steps LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has thrown its support behind a major recreation investment, voting to […]

AMO delegation yields progress for Perth’s Algonquin College reuse plan

SUBMITTED A recent delegation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference has sparked promising developments for the future of Algonquin College’s Perth campus, slated to close later this […]

Low cost rabies vaccination clinics return to nine communities in LGL

SUBMITTED Rabies is a deadly disease that can be prevented. Help prevent the spread of rabies by vaccinating your furry companions who add so much to your lives. Together with partner […]

Breach investigation leads to child pornography charge

SUBMITTED On August 10th, 2025 Smiths Falls Police Service received information of a possible breach of probation. Members of the Smiths Falls Police began their investigation and additionally learned that […]

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: RibFest, Corn Boil, Highland Games and Local Fun

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 fun happening in Smiths […]