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Smiths Falls schools offering a hands on educational approach to Black History Month
Schools across Smiths Falls are engaging in a real-world Black History Month project. Upper Canada District School Board Principal of Equity and Inclusion Dan McRae goes over the details. Montague Pub...
Feb 21, 2023
Maberly man facing 11 charges following domestic investigation
A Maberly resident is facing 11 charges as a result of a domestic investigation. Smiths Falls Police say on February 15th the suspect fled the scene after they received a 9-1-1 call of a domestic in p...
Feb 20, 2023
Rural FASD named 2024 Polar Bear Plunge recipient
The Rural FASD is this year's recipient of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge next January 1st. And the group's Rob More says they've already formed a pretty big team. More says they've already got at least ...
Feb 20, 2023
Westport robbery has OPP seeking suspect
A robbery in Westport has Leeds County OPP seeking a suspect. Heavy police presence was in the small village last Thursday afternoon following a robbery. Few details were provided surrounding the natu...
Feb 20, 2023
Over $26,000 raised for Craig family at Smiths Falls Bears, Ottawa Senators alumni game
Over $26,000 was raised for the Craig family from during last night's #doit4Craiger fundraising hockey game between the Smiths Falls Bears and Ottawa Senators Alumni. Supporters packed the Smiths Fall...
Feb 20, 2023 Daughter to Chris and Bobbi-Jo, Coral Craig holds the presented cheque surrounded by Bears and Senators alumni
In Focus - Johana Lintaman and Tracy Garbutt of CNIB Guide Dogs
Johana Lintaman and Tracy Garbutt of CNIB Guide Dogs discuss the career options for guide dogs and we'll meet our local Ambassador dog Katie.
Feb 17, 2023
OPP issue reminder with wide-spread ALPR system rollout
The OPP are issuing a reminder to drivers to renew their license and vehicle registration as the Automated Licence Plate Recognition, or ALPR, system rolls out province-wide. The ALPR has been on the ...
Feb 17, 2023
Tay Valley Township welcoming to cohousing
Tay Valley Township is looking to bring cohousing to its taxpayers. Cohousing has a few different definitions, but it boils down to multiple families or individuals sharing one lot together, with the ...
Feb 17, 2023
Lanark County OPP charge two males following violent crime investigation
Two Lanark County residents are facing serious charges after an investigation of a violent crime involving a firearm. OPP executed a search warrant Wednesday which resulted in the arrest in two indivi...
Feb 17, 2023
Smiths Falls council to commit over $1.3 million for water treatment upgrades
The town of Smiths Falls is ponying up over $1.3 million for a pair of upgrades to its water treatment plant. The screens at the plant which help remove large objects early in the filtering process ar...
Feb 17, 2023
