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‘No longer repairable’: Aging Smiths Falls splash pad closes for maintenance ahead of scorcher days

Laurie Weir - June 20, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The splash pad at Smiths Falls’ Lower Reach Park is closed until further notice, and it’s uncertain whether it will reopen this season....

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Smiths Falls applies for $10M grant for new recreation facility

Hometown News - April 15, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Town council has endorsed a $10-million grant application for a future sport and recreation facility, though one councillor admitted he’s still unsure what...

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Rideau Lakes council seeks cost analysis to renovate municipal offices in Chantry

Hometown News - October 18, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will look at a more fulsome option for renovations to the municipal offices in Chantry at a cost...

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Rideau Lakes rejects pay suspension following Integrity Commissioner’s investigation

Laurie Weir - October 17, 2024

LAURIE WEIR After a year-long investigation, the Integrity Commissioner (IC) report involving Coun. Linda Carr of the Township of Rideau Lakes has finally been made...

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Feasibility study for Smiths Falls Youth Arena tops $80,000 budget

Hometown News - June 12, 2024

LAURIE WEIR A budget of $80,000 for a feasibility study on the Smiths Falls Youth Arena enticed two bids. Stephanie Clark, the town’s director of community...

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Revamped Visitor Information Centre opens in Perth

Hometown News - March 23, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The newly revamped Visitor Information Centre (VIC) opened in Perth on Friday, March 22. Town Cryer Brent McLaren welcomed those in attendance, including Mayor...

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Thurber street location of the Smiths Falls Child Development Centre reopened on Dec. 14

Hometown News - December 21, 2023

The Smiths Falls Child Development Centre, located on Thurber Street, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated reopening of its facility on Monday, December 11th,...

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