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Council backs garden planting, dedication plaque at Portland Hall

Laurie Weir - April 17, 2025

LAURIE WEIR A native plant garden will be installed in front of the new Portland Community Hall this spring, pending final council approval. At the April...

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Smiths Falls council approves $100K for 2025 beautification project

Laurie Weir - November 1, 2024

LAURIE WEIR What’s the cost of beauty? For the Town of Smiths Falls, the initial work for 2025 will be $100,000. Stephanie Clark, director of community services...

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Smiths Falls unveils phased plan to modernize parks and recreation

Laurie Weir - October 19, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls is gearing up for a major transformation of its parks and recreation spaces, as council considers a phased, multi-million-dollar plan to...