March 28, 2025
March 28, 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 Chief Rick Chesebrough presented […]
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 new fire services agreement […]
HEDDY SOROUR 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 mandated under the Community […]
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Rideaus are heading to the Eastern Ontario Senior Hockey League (EOSHL) final after defeating the defending champion Gananoque Islanders 10-6 on Sunday, March 23, to […]
SUBMITTED Lanark County has set its plan for the 2025 construction season, with the public works department aiming to complete pavement preservation on 16.2 kilometers of roads this year and rehabilitation and […]
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears evened their best-of-seven Central Canada Hockey League first-round playoff series with the Pembroke Lumber Kings on Sunday, March 23, with a dramatic […]
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Old Home Week organizing committee received another financial boost on March 19, as Leisure Days RV Centre Smiths Falls joined as a community partner. Hey […]
SUBMITTED Report of a “porch pirate” results in arrest On March 14th , 2025 the Smiths Falls Police Service received information of a suspicious vehicle on Smiths Falls Avenue that […]
Arrest made after report of shoplifting On March 11th 2025 the Smiths Falls Police Service received information of a potential shoplifter inside a local store. Officers responded to the area […]
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 and committee/board members. The report […]
To the Editor, Rideau Lakers want to know why recommended 2025 tax increases are so high — there’s an easy answer: Because the tax increases in the past few years […]
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LAURIE WEIR International Women’s Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. But beyond recognition, it’s a […]
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SUBMITTED As a rural agency located in eastern Ontario, our work to support women and their children fleeing violence is central in our community. We are a 45-year-old agency active […]
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LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions. Candidates are: Wendy Dilliston-Whitaker, Ontario Party; John Jordan (incumbent) […]
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LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions. We will add to […]
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SUBMITTED With the Ontario Provincial Elections set for later this month, residents in the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates at a special All-Candidates […]
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SUBMITTED Lynn Laming-Kerr, long-time owner of Kitley Grocery & Service Centre in Toledo, will be receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s annual International Women’s Day celebration on […]
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