Media Release: 2025 RAY Winners Announced

The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Rideau Artist of the Year Competition.

Over 20 regional artists were challenged to complete an original piece of artwork in the style of en plein air. Using the waterway and the surroundings as their inspiration, artists had up to 12 hours to complete their works and submit them to the panel of three art jurors for review. The jurors, all very talented and respected in the arts community, each privately...

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Traffic Light Notice: June 23, 2025

Traffic Light Notice: June 23, 2025 The traffic signals at the Brockville Street and Broadview Avenue intersection are currently in 4-way flash mode. The Town is aware of the issue, and repairs by a contractor are scheduled for this week. Please treat this intersection as a 4-way stop until repairs are completed.

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Heat Warning: June 23, 2025

Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning, expected to last into tomorrow evening. High temperatures mixed with humidity can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and more. The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit advise residents to stay cool and hydrated. For further information on how to protect yourself from the health effects of extreme heat, visit Health Canada at: https://www.canada.ca/.../extre.../how-protect-yourself.html If you're seeking relief from the heat,...

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Flag Lowered to Honour Jim Hurd

The flag at the municipal building has been lowered to half-mast in memory of a former employee who served our community with dedication and care. We remember and honour Jim Hurd who faithfully operated and maintained Hillcrest Cemetery. Our thoughts are with Jim's family during this very difficult time

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Media Release: Town Enters into Twinning and Cooperation Agreement with Zolochiv, Ukraine

The Town of Smiths Falls is proud to announce it has entered into a formal agreement of twinness and cooperation with the City of Zolochiv, Lviv Oblast of Ukraine. This partnership represents a shared commitment to mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and long-term collaboration between our two communities.

The agreement, signed on June 16, 2025, establishes a foundation for ongoing dialogue and exchange in areas including science and education, sports, economic development and tourism,...

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