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3 days ago |
insideottawavalley.com | Taylor Clark
When Lanark County Paramedic Service superintendent Michael White began his shift on Dec. 31, he thought he might encounter some out-of-hand parties and tomfoolery. He certainly didn’t expect to be crawling through the rear door of a burning vehicle. “New Year’s Eve, always rolling the dice,” said White.
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4 days ago |
insideottawavalley.com | Taylor Clark
Saddle up and kick off Pride season in Lanark County with Pink Pony Pride on June 6 in Smiths Falls. Smiths Falls Pride and the Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to bring a free all-ages street party to Russell Street East. Local bites, artisans, makers, live music, family-friendly drag performances, games, and activities will line the road from Market Street to Beckwith Street.
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5 days ago |
insideottawavalley.com | Taylor Clark
An out-of-budget expenditure has Smiths Falls in tip-top shape for the upcoming winter season after a garage fire rendered close to $750,000 worth of heavy equipment unusable earlier this year. Paul McMunn, director of public works and utilities, brought the request to council for approval on May 26. Just the facts A large fire erupted inside the public works garage on Air Care Drive on Feb. 21.
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1 week ago |
insideottawavalley.com | Taylor Clark
Smiths Falls Porchfest is back on May 31 and the town has issued two road closures for the event. Motorists are advised that Glen Avenue, from James Street to Maple Avenue, and George Street, from Montgomery Place to Gladstone Avenue, will be closed from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.From 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Russell Street West, from James Street to George Street South, will be closed off. Smiths Falls Porchfest is a community gathering featuring live music.
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1 week ago |
insideottawavalley.com | Taylor Clark
A decision by the Rideau Lakes mayor — to veto sending work on the Chantry Municipal Offices out for tender — stands after council failed to overturn the decision on May 28. Mayor Arie Hoogenboom exercised his newly acquired strong mayor powers by overturning the confirmatory bylaw passed five to three at a special meeting of council on May 12. The bylaw authorized the township to advance with plans for an addition and retrofit to the municipal offices, a heated topic around the council table.
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