2025 Municipal Calendar Photo Contest

Do you love where you live? Whether you call Smiths Falls home or just love visiting, we want to see your best snapshots that capture what makes this place so special!

The “Love Where You Live” photo contest is now open and welcoming submissions. Whether you live in the heart of town or just pass through on your adventures, your unique perspective is welcome and encouraged! We’re looking for photos that showcase the spirit of our community — and that means everything from:

🎉 Local events
🍽️...

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Heat Warning: July 24, 2025

🌡️ Stay Cool & Stay Safe SF! 🧊 Environment Canada has noted hot and humid conditions are expected over the next few days.

With high temperatures in the forecast, it’s important to take care of yourself and others. Here are some tips to help beat the heat:

✅ Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water
✅ Limit outdoor activities during peak heat (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
✅ Wear loose, light-coloured clothing
✅ Close blinds/curtains to block the sun
✅ Use fans or air conditioning if possible
✅ Take cool showers or...

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Media Release: Old Home Week 2025

Old Home Week 2025, a celebration held only every 25 years, is just around the corner on August 2-9, 2025. It all started in 1925 with an invitation to past residents to come home for a week of festivities and reunions. It was repeated in 1950, 1976, and 2000. This much anticipated event is set to be the biggest and most exciting one yet!

This festival is not about old homes! There will be a vibrant opening parade, a popular nightshirt parade, a one-of-a-kind drone show with local narrators,...

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Rural Transit Feasibility Study Round 2 Drop-In

Have Your Say on the Future of Rural Transit! Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls are exploring how transit could better serve our rural communities — and we want to hear from YOU! Join us for a Public Drop-In to share your ideas, challenges, and suggestions as part of the Rural Transit Feasibility Study. August 13, 2025 2 PM - 4 PM Town Hall, 77 Beckwith St. N. Your input will help shape potential transit options that meet the real needs of our residents. Drop in anytime — your voice matters!

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Splash Pad Notice: July 2025

Guess who’s back (for a little while longer)?! Our trusty splash pad may be a little worn out, a little creaky, and definitely getting ready for retirement—but it’s not done just yet! Thanks to a bit of elbow grease and a whole lotta love, we’re thrilled to announce that the splash pad is OPEN again for the season! Come cool off, make a splash, and give this old water warrior the summer it deserves. Just remember—she’s not as spry as she used to be, so please treat her gently, and be careful out...

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