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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International Day of Pink 2025

WHEREAS the International Day of Pink is set up as an International Day against bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny in cities and towns all across the world; and

WHEREAS on this day, everyone is invited to celebrate diversity by wearing a pink shirt and by organizing activities in their workplaces, schools and communities in support of the day.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Shawn Pankow, Mayor of the Town of Smiths Falls, do hereby proclaim April 9th, 2025 as...

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Media Release: Spring Carnival 2025

Join the Smiths Falls Heritage House on April 26, from 11 AM to 2 PM for Spring Carnival! Spend some time outdoors in the warmer weather and celebrate the season with family friendly activities, games, entertainment, and a vendor market.

The line up of activities includes: the Fur, Feathers and Fins petting zoo that will be on site with their animals from 11 AM to 1 PM, Junkyard Symphony who will be performing shows from 11:30 AM – 12 PM and 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, and a bouncy castle there for the...

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Citizen of the Year Nominations - 2024

The Town of Smiths Falls in partnership with the Rotary Club of Smiths Falls, is looking for the 2024 Citizen of the Year!
The Dr. T.O. Ashwell Memorial Award (Citizen of the Year Award) is given to an individual (or couple) who has demonstrated significant contribution within the Town of Smiths Falls through outstanding dedication, service and involvement. This award recognizes a local resident who is a community builder, contributing to the enrichment of the social, cultural or civic life that...

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