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The Town has begun work on its new Official Plan, which will set the stage for planning the growth and evolution of our community for the next 25 years. The Official Plan will determine where the Town focuses key initiatives such as new housing developments, business parks, road, water and sewer infrastructure, trails, bike lanes, parks, and community centres.

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The Smiths Falls Municipal Heritage Committee is proud to announce the return of its annual Heritage Symposium on Monday, October 28th, 2024 at The Station Theatre (53 Victoria Avenue) from 9 AM to 3 PM.

The Heritage Symposium focuses on expanding the local community’s knowledge of heritage preservation and the importance of heritage protection within the community.

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WHEREAS pulmonary fibrosis is a little-known, progressive, and potentially fatal lung disease that causes scarring in the lungs and shortness of breath, depriving the body of oxygen; and

WHEREAS people living with pulmonary fibrosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could benefit from early diagnosis and treatment to slow down and, in some cases, stop the progression of the disease; and

WHEREAS pulmonary fibrosis affects not just individuals, but their families,..

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PROCLAMATION
Big Brothers Big Sisters Month

WHEREAS Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is an important community organization committed to helping children and youth reach their full potential by matching them with caring, volunteer mentors; and

WHEREAS evidence-based research has shown that for every dollar invested in Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring, society gets a return of $23 dollars. In addition, youth who have a Big Brother or a Big Sisters are less likely to bully or be bullied,.

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Smiths Falls Old Home Week is excited to announce a signature event as part of the upcoming festival, set to take place from August 2-9, 2025. As anticipation builds for this once-every-25-years celebration, we are thrilled to confirm that Northstar Drone Shows will be bringing an innovative and breathtaking display of visual entertainment to Smiths Falls.

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Through a third-party consulting firm (Nustadia Recreation), the Town of Smiths Falls is conducting a feasibility study concerning the future direction for the Youth Arena. The survey is anonymous, and individual responses will be kept confidential.

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The Smiths Falls Heritage Museum invites artists and the public along the Canal in beautiful Centennial and Murphy Parks for some breathtaking new views, closer to downtown Smiths Falls on September 7th and 8th. Artists will create an original work of art that captures the beauty of the Rideau Canal and surrounding area in Smiths Falls.

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The Town of Smiths Falls awarded Contract 24-PW-011 for the Milling of Asphalt, Grading, Hot Mix Paving and Miscellaneous Concrete & Rehabilitation to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited. Construction will be taking place between August 6th and September 30th, 2024.

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The Town of Smiths Falls is dedicated to reaffirming its commitment to reconciliation and fostering strong community relationships with all residents including members of our Indigenous community. In light of the cancellation of the 2024 Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow, we understand the importance of addressing the community directly and transparently.

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The Town of Smiths Falls is engaging residents to participate in a brief online questionnaire to determine the usage of the pedestrian foot path that is located directly underneath the Canadian Pacific Rail tracks that joins Victoria Ave and Anne St.

Town staff have been in communication with Canadian Pacific Railway, the owner of the subway, to discuss the concerns brought forward by residents within the community about its condition and how to improve the passageway in the future.

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