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Smiths Falls library use grows as staff challenge outdated perceptions

Accessibility, funding and space limitations remain key issues for Smiths Falls Public Library Smiths Falls Public Library is seeing more people through its doors, more...

Smiths Falls renews support for regional trail partnership

Smiths Falls council has approved amendments to a partnership agreement supporting the development of the Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop, a regional initiative aimed...

In case you missed it: Top headlines June 1-7 at Hometown News

Here are the stories Hometown News readers were following closely this week: Upper Rideau Lake drowning investigationCoverage of the fatal canoe incident on Upper Rideau...

Elizabethtown-Kitley seeks public input on future of Frankville school

Potential uses for the former Frankville Public School include municipal offices or a community hub Residents of Elizabethtown-Kitley will have an opportunity this month to...

Smiths Falls declines to pursue BYOB event framework

Feedback from local business groups and the police chief helped guide council away from the provincial BYOB event framework Smiths Falls will not move forward...

Smiths Falls bridge project to add bike lanes as council debates intersection safety

Dedicated cycling lanes will be added to the Beckwith Street bridge corridor in Smiths Falls as part of an upcoming bridge rehabilitation project, but...

Smiths Falls advances sewer study to support future growth

Study will assess the Smiths Falls sewer system and identify infrastructure needs to support future development Smiths Falls is moving ahead with a comprehensive review...

Driver suffers medical episode before Smiths Falls crash

A driver who crashed into infrastructure in Smiths Falls late last month experienced a medical episode before the collision, according to the Smiths Falls...

Smiths Falls advances regional recreation facility planning with $245,000 consulting contract

Regional recreation facility planning moves to next phase, focused on costs, funding opportunities and future development options Smiths Falls council has approved a $245,000 consulting...

Smiths Falls approves additional $40K funding for Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow

Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow set to return June 13 and 14 Smiths Falls council has approved a one-time allocation of $40,000 to help...

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