Media Release: Fire Prevention Week 2025

Did you know most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys, to name just a few — are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In fact, most everything that’s rechargeable uses this type of battery.

If not used correctly or if damaged, lithium-ion batteries can overheat, start a fire, or even explode. To reduce these risks, look around your home — it’s important to know which devices are powered by them....

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Media Release: Drinking Water Update (September 19 2025)

*Update: September 29, 2025

Reports associated with the below release:

1 -ECA Certificate - 09-11-25 - SF Compost Site

2 -Design & Operations Report - SF Compost Site

3 -Hydrogeological Assessment - SF Compost Site

4 -Stormwater Management Report - SF Compost Site

5 a) -SLT Work Plan – Environmental Assessment - SF Compost Site

5 b) -SLT Report No. 25C177 – Environmental Assessment – Update - SF Compost Site

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The Town of Smiths Falls is...

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Media Release - Celebrate Fall at the Heritage House Museum

The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is welcoming the season with a celebration of all things autumn. From family-friendly activities to cultural programs and seasonal traditions, the museum will be hosting a variety of fall events that highlight the beauty, history, and community spirit of Smiths Falls.

Fall Fest
On October 5, from 11 AM to 2 PM, the museum hosts Fall Fest! Spend some time outdoors in the changing colours, and celebrate the season with family friendly activities, community bbq...

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Media Release: Memorial Community Centre Update (September 12, 2025)

The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to announce that the Memorial Community Centre will reopen to the public at 4:00 p.m. today, Friday, September 12th, 2025.

Earlier this week, a sprinkler head was damaged inside the facility, resulting in approximately 12,000 litres of water being discharged onto the second-floor concourse and onto the ice surface below. Thanks to the quick response of the Smiths Falls Fire Department and the hard work of the Community Services Department staff, the Town was...

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Media Release: Temporary Closure of Memorial Community Centre

The Town of Smiths Falls has temporarily closed the Memorial Community Centre arena -including the concourse- following an unusual incident that occurred during play earlier this afternoon. During a regularly scheduled ice rental, a puck deflected off the crossbar of the net, striking the sprinkler system located in the ceiling high above the playing surface. The impact triggered the fire suppression system, resulting in water damage on the ice and in the facility; fortunately, no one was...

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