All aboard the 9th annual North Pole Express!

The first North Pole Express of the season rumbled into the station at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario this past Saturday. Santa Claus was there, Mrs. Claus was there, […]

Construction on pause for Catherine, Oak streets

During the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday night in Smiths Falls, Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn shared an update on the ongoing construction project on […]

It’s the Holiday Season in Smiths Falls

During the Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls on Monday night, Manager of Tourism and Economic Development Julia Crowder shared some festive updates.  December 1 will see the […]

Ontario Provincial Police seek solid leads in ongoing search for missing persons

Investigators Appeal For Tips, Not Rumours The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Smiths Falls Police Service (SFPS) are urging those with information regarding two missing people to contact investigators. The […]

PSFDH Foundation’s Black-Tie Bingo Gala raises over $108,000 for New MRI

On Saturday, November 18th,2023, the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation held a Black-Tie Bingo Charity Gala at Code’s Mill on the Park.  The sold-out gala raised an amazing […]

OPP drug bust in Smiths Falls leads to multiple arrests and seizures

Members of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid a series of charges after the execution of two search warrants. On November 16, 2023 members […]

Missing person located deceased adjacent to Highway 15

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after the body of a missing man was found adjacent to Highway-15 near Smiths Falls. Steven TATE, age […]

Local Government Week ‘a really good week’ in Smiths Falls

During Monday night’s council meeting in Smiths Falls, Councilor Jay Brennan shared an update on the recently-celebrated Local Government Week. Members of council were busy engaging with the community face-to-face […]

Town awards Library tender to premium construction

During Monday evening’s Special Committee of the Whole meeting, Director of Community Services Stephanie Clark presented a report on the Smiths Falls Public Library renovation. The renovation project went out […]

9th Annual North Pole Express: A magical journey to the heart of the holidays

The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved annual event, the 9th Annual North Pole Express. This enchanting holiday tradition promises to transport […]