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Backyard hen pilot project divides Smiths Falls council

Hometown News - March 26, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The backyard hen pilot project has ruffled some feathers around the horseshoe. During a committee of the whole meeting on Monday, March 23, Fire...

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Smiths Falls Fire Chief hopes to reignite automatic aid agreement with Rideau Lakes

Hometown News - March 26, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Can a new fire service agreement for automatic aid be reignited between neighbours? Smiths Falls Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough is hoping to negotiate a...

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Fast Eddie’s to demolish contaminated home in Rideau Lakes

Laurie Weir - March 26, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township is set to demolish a home it purchased for nearly $1 million last year after discovering contamination linked to the...

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Lanark County and Smiths Falls release new Community Safety and Well-Being plan

Heddy Sorour - March 25, 2025

A new Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) plan for Lanark County and Smiths Falls has been released, replacing the 2019 version. The plan is...

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Rideau Lakes approves speed sign installation at Chaffey’s Lock

Laurie Weir - March 25, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes municipal services committee has approved traffic calming measures for Chaffey’s Lock, opting to request Parks Canada to purchase a digital speed...

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Rideau Lakes updates emergency response plan

Laurie Weir - March 25, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township is updating its emergency response plan to strengthen preparedness and response measures in case of a crisis. At the Monday, March...

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How much did Rideau Lakes councillors receive in 2024?

Laurie Weir - March 24, 2025

More than $200,000 paid to 8 councillors, mayor LAURIE WEIR The remuneration numbers for 2024 are in, revealing that the Township of Rideau Lakes paid its...

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Mississippi Mills council: Mill Run expansion, tax rates and more

Hometown News - March 19, 2025

SUBMITTED Council heard a delegation from Micheline Dumont and Emily Arbour with the Destination Almonte Association (DAA) to open last night’s meeting. They provided an update on...

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How much did Smiths Falls council members earn in 2024?

Laurie Weir - March 19, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls has received the 2024 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses Report, outlining the compensation and expenses for all council...

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SF council approves settlement boundary expansion and Official Plan vision

Hometown News - March 18, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council has approved the settlement area boundary expansion framework and the preliminary land use planning strategy for four key opportunity areas,...

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