National Day of Mourning 2025

WHEREAS every worker has the right to return home safe and sound at the end of each workday; and

WHEREAS the Town of Smiths Falls honours the millions of Ontarians impacted by a workplace fatality, injury or illness;

WHEREAS April 28th is observed across Canada and in countries around the world as the National Day of Mourning for workers killed, injured, disabled, or suffer disease as a result of work; and

WHEREAS the Town of Smiths Falls recognizes the importance of Health and Safety education...

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RFT: George Street Reconstruction Phase 2

The Town of Smiths Falls will be accepting bid submissions until 11:00 a.m. local time, on May 13, 2025, for the following Tender: 

REQUEST FOR TENDER #25-PW-002

George Street Reconstruction Phase 2

Please visit https://smithsfalls.bidsandtenders.ca to obtain documents and submit a Tender. Tender Submissions will only be received through the Town’s electronic bidding system.

The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. 

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2025 Job & Volunteer Fair

The Town of Smiths Falls, in partnership with ontrac Employment Services, the Smiths Falls District Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Advisory Centre, and the Downtown Smiths Falls Business Association, is pleased to invite local residents to the Job and Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 23, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Youth Arena, 71A Lansdowne Street.

This community-driven event is designed to connect job seekers and prospective volunteers with local employers, organizations, and...

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Media Release: Community Awards Nominations 2025

The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to recognize and honour the achievements and contributions of community volunteers and outstanding citizens who work to enhance the quality of life in Smiths Falls.

"We're incredibly lucky to have so many passionate volunteers contributing quietly but powerfully to the heart of Smiths Falls," said Mayor Shawn Pankow. "This is our chance to reflect on the past year, celebrate their efforts, and express our sincere thanks for the difference they make every day."

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BeADonor Month 2025

WHEREAS, "BeADonor Month" supports organ and tissue donor registration; and

WHEREAS, in Ontario, 1,400 people on average are waiting for a lifesaving organ while thousands more are in need of a transformative tissue donation.; and

WHEREAS, everyone is a potential organ and tissue donor, regardless of age, medical condition or sexual orientation; one organ donor can save up to eight lives and enhance the lives of up to 75 more through the gift of tissue; and

NOW THEREFORE I, Shawn Pankow, Mayor of...

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