Hometown News Smiths Falls

11/11/2024

11/11/2024

11/10/2024

The Smiths Falls Bears took on the Navan Grads in an intense matchup on Friday, drawing the biggest home crowd of the season! 🏒

📌 Check out the game recap here: HometownNews[dot]ca/bears-ot-victory-navan-grads

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11/08/2024

Smiths Falls Police have charged two Quebec men in connection with two utility trailer thefts from the Youth Arena. CCTV footage and an investigation led to the arrests.

📌 Find out more details here: HometownNews[dot]ca/trailer-thefts-smiths-falls-youth-arena/

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11/07/2024

Smiths Falls Town Council voted to cancel the liquor licence at Memorial Community Centre, shifting alcohol responsibilities to event hosts. Find out why the council believes this change benefits everyone.

📌 Learn more: HometownNews[dot]ca/liquor-licence-memorial-centre/

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11/06/2024

Congrats to LCPS Chief Travis Mellema on winning Ontario's top paramedic leadership award!

Chief Travis Mellema of Lanark County Paramedic Service just received Ontario's top leadership award in paramedicine! From pioneering healthcare programs to prioritizing paramedic safety, Chief Mellema's impact is transforming emergency services.

📌 Learn more about his journey here: HometownNews[dot]ca/paramedic-chief-travis-leadership-award/

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11/06/2024

NOTICE: Capacity Pressures

Emergency Departments at both sites of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) are seeing an extremely high number of patients.

The PSFDH Team continues to assess each person and treat the sickest patients first. This means that some patients may experience a longer wait.

**If you require immediate medical help, please call 911 and paramedics will assist and transport you to the nearest emergency department for care, if needed.**

To help us efficiently respond to our community’s emergency needs, if you feel your injury or illness is minor:

• Contact your Primary Care Provider.
• Visit Health811 or call 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007)
• Contact your local pharmacist.

As always, there are certain expectations when you attend the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. Our health care workers are doing their absolute best and know that everyone and needs to be seen. Please ensure that all interactions are respectful, kind and calm. A little bit of kindness can go a long way to ensure a safe environment for all.

Thank you for your continued support and patience.

11/04/2024

A pilot from Elizabethtown-Kitley was able to walk away with just minor injuries after his small plane crashed near the Smiths Falls Airport.

Officers with the Lanark County OPP responded to the Russ Beach Airport, just east of Smiths Falls, shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

A pilot had been conducting a training flight, simulating repeated take off and landing maneuvers, when the Cessna 172 lost power and crashed about half a kilometre from the runway.

The pilot, who had been alone in the plane, was able to walk to the Smiths Falls Flying Club’s facility.

The Transportation Safety Board was notified of the crash.

(Photo seen here is not the actual aircraft involved)

11/02/2024

Smiths Falls Bears edged out the Ottawa Jr. Senators with an overtime win! Parker netted two goals and an assist, helping the Bears stay on top in the Robinson Division standings. With some tight plays and strong performances, it was a game worth watching!

Here’s the full recap: HometownNews[dot]ca/tyson-parker-bears-ot-win/

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11/01/2024

Smiths Falls council has pre-approved $100,000 for beautification efforts in 2025, targeting high-traffic public spaces to prepare for Old Home Week. By planning now, the town can lock in contractors and ensure early access to planting stock for next year’s display.

📌 Here’s how the town aims to enhance civic pride and attract more visitors: HometownNews[dot]ca/smiths-falls-2025-beautification-project/

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11/01/2024

Smiths Falls council has extended Le Boat’s dock lease, a move that could bolster tourism in the area. With a reduced annual repayment plan, Le Boat can expand its operations and support more tourism activities on the waterfront.

📌 Learn more: HometownNews[dot]ca/smiths-falls-extension-le-boat/

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11/01/2024

Smiths Falls is facing a shortage of family physicians. 🏥 Council and health recruiters discuss potential solutions to meet the community's growing needs.

📌 Read more about the efforts to meet the community's medical needs: HometownNews[dot]ca/smiths-falls-physician-challenges/

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10/31/2024

❄️Winter Parking Restrictions go into effect on November 15, 2024. However, if there’s snow or freezing rain in November before this date, the restrictions will begin early. Overnight Parking Restrictions will remain in effect between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 7:00 a.m. until March 31st, 2025, on the streets and in Town owned parking lots. Vehicles parked during the restricted hours may be issued a ticket and/or towed at the owner’s expense. Parking Permits are available for the municipal lot located at the corner of Market Street and William Street. Permits can be purchased online at smithsfalls.ops-com.com or at the Town Hall.

10/30/2024

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