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Citizen of the Year 2023

Chris Saumure Named 2023 Citizen of the Year

Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2024 03:54 PM

Chris Saumure was recognized as the 55th Annual Smiths Falls Citizen of the Year on Monday, June 3rd at a ceremony hosted by the Smiths Falls Kinsmen Club at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club. The Smiths Falls "Citizen of the Year" was initiated in 1969 by Mayor T.O. Ashwell, M.D. and has been held annually since then. This annual award recognizes a citizen who has made a contribution to the Town through volunteer efforts which have a positive effect on his/her fellow citizens and the...

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Seniors' Month "Working for Seniors" June 2024

Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2024 10:44 AM

WHEREAS Seniors' Month is an annual nation-wide celebration; 

WHEREAS Seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community; 

WHEREAS Seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers, and important and active members of this community; 

WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told; 

WHEREAS the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds...

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Pride Month 2024

Posted on Saturday, June 01, 2024 08:00 AM

WHEREAS The Town of Smiths Falls supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination and accepts and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and believes a diverse population leads to a more vibrant community; and 

WHEREAS all people regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic characteristics or disability have the right to be treated on the basis of...

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National Accessibility Week 2024

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 03:21 PM

WHEREAS, throughout Canada, in each year the week starting on the last Sunday in May is to be known as National Accessibility Week and is an opportunity to promote inclusion and accessibility in our communities and workplaces, to celebrate our progress and to be inspired to further break down accessibility barriers; and

WHEREAS, many Ontarians live with some form of a disability and as a result there is a need for greater awareness, enhanced service delivery and opportunities for persons with...

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Spirit of the Drum Powwow Cancelled for 2024

Posted on Monday, May 27, 2024 10:41 AM

The powwow was imagined by the Indigenous Studies program at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute with the objective of educating and sharing First Nations culture with youth and the community.  The event is in partnership with the Town of Smiths Falls, and an indigenous advisor from Pikwakanagan First Nations Reserve.   Students worked through-out the year to develop art installations and historical exhibits, showcased on Duck Island, which identified issues central to the history of...

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