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Dawn Quinn says Smiths Falls should keep municipal police and oppose the Alto rail project
Smiths Falls Councillor Dawn Quinn is seeking re-election, saying she wants to continue helping guide the town's growth and work on infrastructure projects. Quinn points to the town's new water tower ...
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"They're not toys" Smiths Falls police issue blunt warning about e-scooters
Smiths Falls Police are warning families to do their homework before buying an e-bike or e-scooter for a child, saying the machines can carry more risk than many people realize. Constable Sean Keogan ...
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Carleton Place beach season ends, but splash pads stay open into September
The supervised beach season has officially wrapped up in Carleton Place. Sunday, Aug. 23 was the final day lifeguards were on duty at Riverside Park and Centennial Park for the 2026 season. While the ...
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Monday Free Community Skate and Barbecue Monday, August 31 | 11 a.m. to noon Memorial Community Centre, Smiths Falls The Memorial Community Centre hosts a free community skate, followed by a barbecue ...
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What's good? Smiths Falls youth got a summer job - and a front-row seat to their future
A summer job with Smiths Falls Police Service gave a group of local young people much more than a paycheque - it offered a closer look at community service, future careers and their own potential. The...
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This week's news in review
Here's this week's top stories from lanarkleedstoday.ca based on your views. 1) An emotional sentencing hearing has ended with a youth offender receiving years in secure custody in the Reese Stanzel ...
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