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Heritage Conservation District Study Questionnaire
Posted on Friday, June 07, 2024 11:03 AM
On May 30th, from 5-7 pm, the Town of Smiths Falls Municipal Heritage Committee hosted a Public Information Centre in the Town Hall's Welcome Centre to gather comments and suggestions from residents and businesses alike about the Downtown Core Heritage Conservation District Study (HCD) currently underway. The well-attended event established open dialogue about this exciting project that outlined what an HCD can do for a community if awarded a designation.
All participants had the opportunity to...
New Inclusion Corner in the Downtown
Posted on Friday, June 07, 2024 09:29 AM
With the refresh of the pride crosswalks, a new pink bench has been installed at the corner of Beckwith and Church Street as part of a new inclusion corner within the downtown.
The colour pink was chosen as it is a recognized colour for anti-bullying across Canada. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when two students stood up against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. They distributed pink shirts to classmates, and the movement has since spread.
The pink bench...
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...
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...
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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