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  • Portland’s Skate the Lake adapts to climate uncertainties

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    November 20, 2023

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    Portland’s Skate the Lake adapts to climate uncertainties

    Volunteers of a popular skating event in the village of Portland, Ontario in the township of Rideau Lakes are working on reinventing the way they have organized races for 20 years. Traditionally, Skate the Lake was held on the last weekend of January, but the pandemic and climate change have organizers reconsidering that approach. “Twenty […]

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  • Smiths Falls’ Jake MacMillan wins national dart championships

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    July 5, 2023

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    Smiths Falls’ Jake MacMillan wins national dart championships

    During the council meeting in Smiths Falls on Tuesday night, Mayor Shawn Pankow extended congratulations to local dart player Jake MacMillan. “I want to recognize Jake MacMillan who participated in the national dart championships on June 26,” the Mayor said, announcing that Smiths Falls’ Jake MacMillan won the national darts championship which was held in […]

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  • Smiths Falls Bears boast top graduating player, top GM

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    March 21, 2023

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    Smiths Falls Bears boast top graduating player, top GM

    Mayor Shawn Pankow paused to recognize significant honours awarded to members of the Smiths Falls Bears during Monday evening’s council meeting in Smiths Falls.  “I’d like to congratulate Smiths Falls Bears Captain Sean James, who has been voted the top 2022-2023 graduating player in the CCHL [Central Canada Hockey League]. He has been an incredible […]

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  • New Smiths Falls senior hockey team to play first home game

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    September 23, 2021

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    New Smiths Falls senior hockey team to play first home game

    The Smiths Falls Rideaus, a new team that has joined the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League, will play their first two games this weekend, including a home game at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre. The EOSHL was formed two years ago, and has expanded from four teams to 12. It is a senior league […]

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  • Smiths Falls cheers as Andison achieves sixth place finish in 200m IM

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    July 27, 2021

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    Smiths Falls cheers as Andison achieves sixth place finish in 200m IM

    During Monday night’s council meeting, Mayor Pankow took a moment on behalf of the Smiths Falls council and community to recognize Olympic swimmer Bailey Andison for her incredible effort in Tokyo. Andison competed in the women’s 200 metre individual medley on Monday morning (EDT), and came in 6th place with a time of 2.12.52. “I […]

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  • Two Smiths Falls women heading to Tokyo Olympics

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    July 19, 2021

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    Two Smiths Falls women heading to Tokyo Olympics

    Smiths Falls’ own Bailey Andison and Brooke Henderson are heading to the Tokyo Olympics. The two local women have been friends since their childhood days when they were both students at Chimo Elementary School.  Golfer Brooke Henderson recently posted two old photos of the girls together on Instagram celebrating Andison’s success at the Olympic trials, […]

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  • Smiths Falls’ own Bailey Andison heading to the Tokyo Olympics

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    June 25, 2021

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    Smiths Falls’ own Bailey Andison heading to the Tokyo Olympics

    Smiths Falls’ very own Bailey Andison will be heading to the Tokyo Olympics. The renowned swimmer was successful at this week’s Olympic trials in Toronto and has been named to Canada’s Olympic swim team. Andison, 23, grew up in Smiths Falls and is a member of the Perth Stingrays swimming club. She started swimming competitively […]

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  • Send a cheer to Olympic hopeful Bailey Andison

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    June 8, 2021

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    Send a cheer to Olympic hopeful Bailey Andison

    During Monday night’s council meeting in Smiths Falls, Mayor Shawn Pankow encouraged citizens of Smiths Falls to cheer for hometown proud Olympic hopeful Bailey Andison. He suggested it would be wonderful for her to know that the people of Smiths Falls are behind her as she enters trials June 21 and 23 in Toronto.  If […]

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  • Bears win last home game of the regular season

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    March 10, 2020

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    Bears win last home game of the regular season

    The Bears faced the Pembroke Lumber Kings Friday night for the last home game of the regular season, and they finished it on a high note with a solid 4:2 win. The award ceremony just before the game undoubtedly motivated the team an extra degree, as did the desire to extract sweet revenge for the […]

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Your Independent Grocer in Smiths Falls has a new owner

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January 3, 2024

Your Independent Grocer in Smiths Falls has a new owner

Kemptville YIG co-owner comes to town with extensive background   BY LAURIE WEIR After 15 years in Smiths Falls, Dan and Wanita Andress have retired from Your Independent Grocer.  “It has been an incredible journey filled with meaningful experiences, growth...

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