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WHEREAS since 1998, March 5th has been recognized as World Energy Efficiency Day;

AND WHEREAS World Energy Efficiency Day aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce energy consumption through reasonable energy use;

AND WHEREAS finding ways to avoid energy waste - electricity, gas, water - is critical in the fight against climate change as it contributes to emitting less carbon and methane into the atmosphere;

AND WHEREAS everyone can take some measures to achieve a good level of energy..

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Please be advised that the Significant Weather Event declared by the Town of Smiths Falls on February 12, 2025, related to winter maintenance operations has now ended. This declaration is made pursuant to Feb 27, 2025

Please be advised that flags at the municipal facilities are at half mast out of respect for John Wanless, former member of the Planning Advisory Committee & Committee of Adjustment.

John had served as a committee member for 25 years, providing valuable knowledge and insight to help form and develop our beautiful community.

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WHEREAS Pink Shirt Day is observed annually on the last Wednesday of February to raise awareness of anti-bullying efforts while calling attention to the prevalence of bullying in our communities; and

WHEREAS Pink Shirt Day was inspired by two high school students in Nova Scotia who distributed pink shirts at their school as a show of support for another student who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt; and

WHEREAS Today, Pink Shirt Day has become a global, anti-bullying movement and reminds..

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The Town has received reports of children playing /sledding & building tunnels in snowbanks located in parking lots in various locations throughout the community. We would like to remind residents to please stay off these hills.

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On February 21, 2025 the Smiths Falls Fire Department responded to a call at the Smiths Falls Public Works Garage on Air Care Drive. Upon arrival, it was confirmed that there was a large fire located within the Public Works Garage.

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Due to the Winter Storm Warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada, all Town facilities, which include Town Hall, the Memorial Community Centre (closed until 2 PM only to accommodate afternoon/evening programming) and the Child Development Centres (including the before/after programming) will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

For all inquiries during office hours, please email Feb 13, 2025

Due to the upcoming forecast, residents are reminded that winter parking restrictions are in effect between 12:00 a.m.

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