Flag Lowered to Honour Jim Hurd

The flag at the municipal building has been lowered to half-mast in memory of a former employee who served our community with dedication and care. We remember and honour Jim Hurd who faithfully operated and maintained Hillcrest Cemetery. Our thoughts are with Jim's family during this very difficult time

Media Release: Town Enters into Twinning and Cooperation Agreement with Zolochiv, Ukraine

The Town of Smiths Falls is proud to announce it has entered into a formal agreement of twinness and cooperation with the City of Zolochiv, Lviv Oblast of Ukraine. This partnership represents a shared commitment to mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and long-term collaboration between our two communities.

The agreement, signed on June 16, 2025, establishes a foundation for ongoing dialogue and exchange in areas including science and education, sports, economic development and tourism,...

Media Release: Public Asked to Help Curb Vandalism

The Town of Smiths Falls is urging residents to be vigilant, and report acts of vandalism following a noticeable increase in graffiti throughout various public and private properties within the town.

Over the past few weeks, multiple areas such as street right of ways including bridges and street signage, pedestrian tunnel under the railway, parks, community buildings, and privately owned structures have been targeted. “Removing graffiti isn’t just about aesthetics—it costs money, time, and...

Road Closure: Structure Fire (June 10, 2025)

Due to a major fire (location Pizza Hut/Subway) – The public is requested to avoid the area near Pizza Hut/Subway.

Lombard Street is closed at Walmart Entrance  on the north side of Lombard St.(intersection) to the intersection (Liquor store, Dollarama)

Access to Walmart  is provided  from intersection at Pizza Hut at Walmart entrance (turning right into Walmart)

Public Notice: Naming of Municipal Facility/Asset - Seniors Activity Building

PUBLIC NOTICE
NAMING OF A MUNICIPAL FACILITY/ ASSET
SENIORS ACTIVITY BUILDING

Notice is hereby given that an application has been filed with the Clerk to rename the Seniors Activity Building (located on the Memorial Community Centre/Youth Arena at 61 Cornelia St West) in honour of Mr. John (Bud) Fawcett.

Suggested names:
● Bud Fawcett and Friends Senior Activity Centre
● Bud Fawcett Memorial Senior Activity Centre
● Bud Fawcett Seniors Centre

Learn more about the background information on Mr. Fawcett...