2025 Job & Volunteer Fair

The Town of Smiths Falls, in partnership with ontrac Employment Services, the Smiths Falls District Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Advisory Centre, and the Downtown Smiths Falls Business Association, is pleased to invite local residents to the Job and Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 23, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Youth Arena, 71A Lansdowne Street.

This community-driven event is designed to connect job seekers and prospective volunteers with local employers, organizations, and...

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Media Release: Community Awards Nominations 2025

The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to recognize and honour the achievements and contributions of community volunteers and outstanding citizens who work to enhance the quality of life in Smiths Falls.

"We're incredibly lucky to have so many passionate volunteers contributing quietly but powerfully to the heart of Smiths Falls," said Mayor Shawn Pankow. "This is our chance to reflect on the past year, celebrate their efforts, and express our sincere thanks for the difference they make every day."

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BeADonor Month 2025

WHEREAS, "BeADonor Month" supports organ and tissue donor registration; and

WHEREAS, in Ontario, 1,400 people on average are waiting for a lifesaving organ while thousands more are in need of a transformative tissue donation.; and

WHEREAS, everyone is a potential organ and tissue donor, regardless of age, medical condition or sexual orientation; one organ donor can save up to eight lives and enhance the lives of up to 75 more through the gift of tissue; and

NOW THEREFORE I, Shawn Pankow, Mayor of...

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International Day of Pink 2025

WHEREAS the International Day of Pink is set up as an International Day against bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny in cities and towns all across the world; and

WHEREAS on this day, everyone is invited to celebrate diversity by wearing a pink shirt and by organizing activities in their workplaces, schools and communities in support of the day.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Shawn Pankow, Mayor of the Town of Smiths Falls, do hereby proclaim April 9th, 2025 as...

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Media Release: Spring Carnival 2025

Join the Smiths Falls Heritage House on April 26, from 11 AM to 2 PM for Spring Carnival! Spend some time outdoors in the warmer weather and celebrate the season with family friendly activities, games, entertainment, and a vendor market.

The line up of activities includes: the Fur, Feathers and Fins petting zoo that will be on site with their animals from 11 AM to 1 PM, Junkyard Symphony who will be performing shows from 11:30 AM – 12 PM and 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM, and a bouncy castle there for the...

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