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New building bylaw aims to streamline permitting process for home builders and buyers

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is set to introduce a new Building Bylaw that promises to bring much-needed clarity and efficiency to the...

Rideau Canal municipalities to meet over La Salle causeway closure to large boat traffic

LAURIE WEIR Municipalities along the Rideau Canal will meet this week to discuss efforts by the federal government to come to a resolution regarding the...

Smiths Falls and Lanark County collaborate on affordable housing initiatives

Average wait time for housing is 3 to 8 years with 419 individuals on the waitlist LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls is collaborating with Lanark County to...

‘A perfect fit’: Brooke Henderson signs partnership deal with Ottawa Senators

LAURIE WEIR It’s a match made in heaven – or on the ice in this case. Long-time Ottawa Senators fan who happens to be Canada’s most...

Smiths Falls councillors offer feedback on community grants

LAURIE WEIR The way in which community grants are doled out has been a hot topic for Smiths Falls Falls councillors. During a regular meeting of...

Quinton Burns of Smiths Falls signs first NHL contract with St. Louis Blues

LAURIE WEIR It was a year ago that Quinton Burns was selected in the third round by the St. Louis Blues in the NHL draft. He...

Smiths Falls Ribfest set to highlight beautiful Centennial Park

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Ribfest, an event anticipated by residents and visitors alike.  This...

Local racing legend inducted into Horse Racing Hall of Fame

LAURIE WEIR Ross “Cowboy” Curran, a respected name in harness racing, has been posthumously inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. The announcement...

PSFDH welcomes new members to the Board of Directors

SUBMITTED The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (the “Hospital”) welcomed two new members to the Board of Directors at the June 2024 Annual Meeting. The...

Smiths Falls’ Ribfest 2024 sets sail for Centennial Park

STAFF WRITER The Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that Ribfest 2024 is coming to Centennial Park on Aug. 23,...

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