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RCL Automotive launches 2024 Build a Mountain of Food Campaign

LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Build a Mountain of Food campaign is set to kick off its 17th annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 9, with...

Bears post comeback win over visiting Nepean Raiders in CCHL action

LAURIE WEIR In a thrilling turnaround, the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears overcame a one-goal deficit in the second period to shut down the visiting...

Smiths Falls unveils phased plan to modernize parks and recreation

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls is gearing up for a major transformation of its parks and recreation spaces, as council considers a phased, multi-million-dollar plan to...

Boat traffic on Rideau Canal down more than 10% in 2024

Partners work on ‘balanced schedule’ for 2025 navigation season LAURIE WEIR With the closure of the Rideau Canal on Thanksgiving weekend, Parks Canada has revealed a...

RMEO seeks $50,000 annual support from Town of Smiths Falls

LAURIE WEIR The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) is seeking an annual contribution of $50,000 from the town for the next five years to...

PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre welcomes new Executive Director

SUBMITTED The PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre (PEP) is excited to announce that Alexandra Prefasi has been appointed as the Centre’s new Executive Director, beginning this...

‘Kneading the dough’: Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears on winning streak in CCHL action

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears blasted the visiting Renfrew Wolves on Friday Oct. 11 at home in front of 333 fans.  Paired with...

Rideau Roundtable hosts Fall-Colour Voyageur Canoe Tour

SALLY SMITH It was a cool morning at Old Slys Lock on Thursday. The water rippled, not a blow but lots of movement, the Voyageur canoe...

Local hospital welcomes midwife to the obstetrical team

SUBMITTED The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (the “Hospital”) is delighted to welcome Lauren Tignanelli as its first hospital-based midwife. This addition aims to...

Timber pedestrian bridge to replace Confederation Drive river crossing

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council will move forward with plans to replace Confederation Drive river crossing with a new timber pedestrian bridge. During the recent committee...

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