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News from Smiths Falls

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Smiths Falls, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 58 stories have been published about Smiths Falls which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Lanark County OPP charged two after impaired driving collision

SUBMITTED The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two Smiths Falls residents after single vehicle collision. Officers respond to a collision on Maitland Street in Beckwith Township on Sunday, May 18, 2025, just before 5:00 a.m. An off-duty officer stopped to assist the occupants, but the two individuals fled on foot into the woods. The individuals later turned themselves into police. As a result of the inv…OPP · Smiths Falls Read Article

Bears alumni seek permanent space to preserve hockey legacy

60th anniversary sparks plan for alumni lounge, legacy display LAURIE WEIR For decades, the Smiths Falls Bears weren’t just a hockey team. They were the town’s beating heart. From the 1960s through the 1970s, the Bears packed the arena, united the community, and inspired generations of young players to lace up their skates. Now, a group of alumni is working to ensure that legacy lives on. Proposing a permanent home Led by alumni Dave McFadden an…Hockey · Smiths Falls Read Article

2 Arrested Following Hit & Run

(BECKWITH TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two Smiths Falls residents after single vehicle collision. Officers respond to a collision on Maitland Street in Beckwith Township on Sunday, May 18, 2025, just before 5:00 a.m. An off-duty officer stopped to assist the occupants, but the two individuals fled on foot into the woods. The individuals later turned themselves into police. As a resul…OPP · Smiths Falls Read Article

Smiths Falls prepares for biggest party in decades with Old Home Week set for August

Smiths Falls Old Home Week returns this August with free events, entertainment, and a massive community celebration. Don’t miss Smiths Falls’ biggSmiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Smiths Falls council wrestles with CIP approvals: Some projects denied, others deferred

Smiths Falls council reviews nine CIP applications worth over $200K, approving some while rejecting or deferring others over design and maintenance coSmiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Smiths Falls council seeks edits before approving trail network overhaul

Smiths Falls council reviews a five-year, $1.285M trail network plan but seeks edits for better accessibility, cost clarity, and connectivity.Smiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

PDCI project sees Black Canadian trailblazers come to life

PDCI students showcase Black Canadian history with an exhibit featuring cutouts and podcasts at Perth Museum and OPP East Region Headquarters.Smiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Smiths Falls pushes forward with backyard hen pilot project

Smiths Falls council approves a one-year backyard hen pilot project, sparking debate over health risks, waste, costs, and community readiness.Smiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article