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...

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Flag Lowered to Honour The Reverend Gervis Beecher Black

The Town of Smiths Falls has lowered flags to half-mast to honour the life of The Reverend Gervis Beecher Black, who served on council from 1966-1969. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time

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Seniors' Month "Fit, Active and Healthy Seniors" 2025

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...

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Pride Month 2025

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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Media Release: 2025 RAY Competition

The Smiths Falls Heritage Museum invites artists and the public to the picturesque grounds of the museum and Old Slys Rapids and Lock Station on Saturday, June 7th to create an original work of art that captures the beauty of the Rideau Canal in Smiths Falls. This location showcases a beautiful stone train bridge, rapids, natural wildlife, built heritage and of course the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the tradition of en plein air, artists from the region will be creating works...

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