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Shade, sound, and strategy: Parkette proposal hits a high note in Smiths Falls

LAURIE WEIR A painted piano under a shady gazebo might soon strike a chord with passersby on Russell Street in Smiths Falls. At the April 28...

Restorative justice offers ‘powerful alternative’ to courts, say local advocates

Lanark County Community Justice outlines impact of restorative practices LAURIE WEIR A local group promoting restorative justice shared its mission with Smiths Falls council Monday, April...

Smiths Falls Police tackle vehicle theft, shoplifting and assault cases

SUBMITTED Stolen vehicle recovered; charges laid On April 6th, 2025 at 1:23 p.m. the Smiths Falls Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle from...

Bridge closures planned in Smiths Falls for spring maintenance

SUBMITTED Parks Canada will be conducting annual spring maintenance at several swing bridges along the Rideau Canal, in preparation for the 2025 navigation season. This...

Supporting two vital community organizations – one Smile Cookie at a time

SUBMITTED As sure as flowers will sprout – Spring is Tim Hortons’ time to show their support for their community - one Smile Cookie at...

Basic income and intimate partner violence: Exploring a powerful link in Carleton Place

HEDDY SOROUR The link between financial security in both preventing violence and giving victims a pathway to escape intimate partner violence (IPV) took centre stage...

UCDSB to consolidate TR Leger campuses, keep online learning flexible

Smiths Falls and 2 other sites to remain open for in-person programs LAURIE WEIR The Upper Canada District School Board is moving ahead with plans to...

Carleton Place financials strong; surplus road work added thanks to low bids

Town reports $37M in cash, updates permit bylaw and moves ahead with new sanitary main HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place council reviewed its audited financials, approved additional...

Red dresses will drift again in Smiths Falls: A tribute to lives lost and voices raised

LAURIE WEIR Red dresses will once again sway in the spring breeze at the Smiths Falls bandstand — each a haunting symbol of the Indigenous...

Backyard hens on hold in Smiths Falls after Animal Sanctuary issues warning

LAURIE WEIR A controversial proposal to legalize backyard hens in Smiths Falls is on hold for at least another week, after council received a report...
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