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SFPS report collision and hospital arrest in busy week

SUBMITTED BY SMITHS FALLS POLICE SERVICE Pedestrian taken to hospital as precaution after collision On January 13th 2025, Smiths Falls Police responded to the Elmsley St...

Rising food insecurity in Eastern Ontario: Causes, Impacts and solutions

SUBMITTED Public health units across eastern Ontario are collaborating to raise awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity, which is having a profound impact...

Smiths Falls Old Home Week 2025: A festival 25 years in the making

LAURIE WEIR Mark your calendars, Smiths Falls! The much-anticipated Old Home Week is set to return in August 2025, bringing with it a vibrant celebration...

Smiths Falls faces higher premiums in wake of Old Mill Road fire

LAURIE WEIR Municipalities have faced higher premiums and reduced coverage options over the past four to five years. Smiths Falls councillors heard this news from their...

Hospice Hub expands services with new day program and leadership

HEDDY SOROUR Securing permanent and sustainable funding is the Hospice Hub’s next priority. The fledgling organization has managed to secure several grants and had two extraordinarily...

Shoplifting and dangerous driving incidents lead to arrests by Smiths Falls Police

SUBMITTED BY SFPS Arrest made in shoplifting investigation On December 27th 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m. the Smiths Falls Police Service was informed of a shoplifting...

Booth notches two in, Bears win over Canadians

LAURIE WEIR Quinn Booth led the Smiths Falls Bears to a 4-3 comeback win over the division-leading Carleton Place Canadians in Central Canada Hockey League...

Smiths Falls Police arrest two for bail and sentencing breaches

SUBMITTED BY SFPS Bail violations lead to arrest On January 8th 2025, the Smiths Falls Police Service were alerted of a possible breach of conditions for...

Smiths Falls emergency responders rescue youth who fell through ice

LAURIE WEIR Emergency responders in Smiths Falls sprang into action Jan. 10 to rescue a youth who fell through the ice on the Rideau River. Police...

Smiths Falls Bears double Nepean in Friday night CCHL matchup

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears doubled up on the Nepean Raiders Friday night in Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) action, posting a...

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