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Full court press to protect the Naismith and McKenzie legacy

The Mill of Kintail stores a monument to two of Canada’s greatest minds   LAURIE WEIR OPINION — The Mill of Kintail isn’t just a pretty spot...

National push urged to protect Mill of Kintail’s Naismith, McKenzie collections

LAURIE WEIR ALMONTE — Mississippi Mills council is calling for national support to save two heritage collections at the Mill of Kintail. The site honours...

Diane Haskins of Rideau Lakes receives Ontario Senior Achievement Award

SUBMITTED The Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. For 2024, Rideau Lakes resident and author Diane Haskins...

Bulloch reflects on byelection win, sets sights on collaboration

Focus on school safety, community engagement and policy over politics LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township officially welcomed Dustin Bulloch to council following his decisive win in...

Smiths Falls Public Library reopens after $1.3-million renovation

LAURIE WEIR After years of dreaming, planning and heavy lifting, the Smiths Falls Public Library reopened Friday, May 30, revealing a fully transformed space—especially on...

Demolition of former water treatment plant underway in Smiths Falls

Historical site on the Rideau Canal razed by fire in 2023 LAURIE WEIR The demolition of the former water treatment plant on Old Mill Road in...

Can Smiths Falls’ old foot tunnel become a local gem?

Smiths Falls heritage committee to explore options for underground foot tunnel LAURIE WEIR The old foot tunnel in Smiths Falls is undergoing some scrutiny.  The Municipal Heritage...

Smiths Falls council debates multi-year funding request for RMEO

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls councillors are considering a multi-year funding request of $50,000 annually for five years from the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO),...

Delta Mill Society appeals to Rideau Lakes for community grant

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township has received over $100,000 in community grant requests for 2025—three times the amount allocated in 2024.  Among the applicants, the Delta...

Dave Brown honoured with 2024 Warden’s Award

SUBMITTED Dave Brown humbly accepts the Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award. Dave has been an influential figure in Leeds Grenville, contributing to economic development...

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