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Posted Jul 26, 2012 By Compiled by: Stacey Roy100 YEARS AGO - JULY 23, 1912 Notwithstanding that there are so many automobiles in town the first serious accident occurred Friday evening when Mr. and Mrs. George Swayne and little daughter were out driving with Mr. Brownlee. Mr. Swayne had ordered...
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Motorcycle event raises awareness for youth centre
Posted Jul 26, 2012
By Ashley Kulp
EMC News - The muggy conditions July 22 didn't deter motorcyclists from jumping on their bikes to support the Smiths Falls & District Centre for Youth (SFDCY) in its first ever Motorcycle Ride for Youth. Bikers participating in the fundraiser left...
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Communication centre is heart of police service
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By Stacey RoyEDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles highlighting the Smiths Falls Police Service. They are being printed by The Record News in honour of the force's 125th anniversary year. EMC New - If the Smiths Falls Police Service is the living...
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Township requests emergency program be reinstated nationally
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By Stacey RoyEMC News - The federal government's efforts to cut the deficit have struck again and this time it has hit emergency planning with the immediate cancelation of the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP). Last week Montague Township added its voice...
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Smiths Falls Mac's Milk stores team up in aid of worthy causes
Posted Jul 26, 2012
By Stacey Roy
EMC News - Beginning next week and running until Aug. 5 Mac's convenience stores in Smiths Falls will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of their chain by supporting two worthy causes. Draws are being held at both Lombard (for a bistro set) and Brockville...
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Town Council in Brief
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By Stacey RoyEMC News - The following information came from the regular committee-of-the-whole session held Monday, July 23, 2012. AGREEMENT INCREASE PUTS APPROVAL ON HOLD Town staff has been directed to speak with Rideau Canal superintendent, Don Marrin regarding...
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Work under way to repair bleachers for annual fair
Posted Jul 26, 2012
By Stacey Roy
EMC News - A team of dedicated Lombardy Agricultural Society volunteers have been hard at work to address the deficiencies in their aged bleachers in time for the upcoming fair. A completed engineer's report was received early last week by the Agricultural...
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Town enacts own water conservation measures
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By Stacey RoyEMC News - The Town of Smiths Falls will be enacting stage one of its internal contingency plan and asks residents to reduce their water consumption by 20 per cent. The move was presented at this week's committee-of-the-whole meeting by Ted Joynt,...
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Township approves ATV use on municipal roads
Posted Jul 26, 2012
By Stacey Roy
EMC News - Montague Township's decision to allow ATVs on township roads has paved the way for the creation of a local club and trail system, says Bruce Murphy, president of the Ontario Federation of ATV (OFATV). "It's great to have a bylaw," Murphy...
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Townships address funding request for turn-key clinic
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By Stacey RoyEMC News - Montague Township and two townships surrounding Smiths Falls will be making their decision shortly on the proposed funding split for a turn-key clinic, but more information is needed. Glenn Barnes, township CAO, recommended council defer...
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Input welcome during Rideau Corridor Landscape process
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News - As part of its commitment to the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy, Parks Canada is facilitating a Landscape Character Assessment to identify key features and values of the Rideau Corridor in order to support more effective planning and management...
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REAL creates rainwater garden
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News - About 20 keen participants helped REAL establish a Rainwater Garden at its site on April 28. The workshop was intended to demonstrate to residents a particular action they could take to reduce stormwater run-off, but also it solved a physical...
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Woman arrested for shoplifting
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News - On July 11, Smiths Falls police arrested and charged a 32 year-old female of Smiths Falls with two counts of theft under $5,000 and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. It is alleged that on that day, the accused was arrested...
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Giant Tiger Smiths Falls Athlete of the Week
Posted Jul 26, 2012
By EMC News
SAM CAMPBELL Sam Campbell was named the senior male athlete of the year at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute this past year. Sam excelled in football, soccer, cross country running as well as curling. He also received the SFDCI male athlete...
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Horseshoe tourney raises over $600 for Easter Seals
Posted Jul 26, 2012
By EMC News
EMC News - With the help of Curtis Brown, Leeds & South Grenville Easter Seals Ambassador, the 9th Annual Elgin Horseshoe Tournament raised over $600 to support the Easter Seals Send a Kid to Camp campaign this past Saturday. The event brought individuals...
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Major crop losses feared as heat wave ravages area farms
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By Jeff MaguireEMC News - The unprecedented heat wave which has settled over Eastern Ontario this summer may be good for those who are on holiday. But the arid conditions are taking a heavy toll on crops and the effects are bound to be felt at supermarket checkouts...
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Urgent need for host families
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News - There are two groups of Japanese teens heading to Lanark County this summer. The first group consists of 14-year-old girls from Japan's Denenchofu School. Their main goal is to immerse themselves in Canadian family life and practice their...
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Safe handling of fresh produce
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News - There are about 11 million cases of foodborne illness in Canada every year. Handling fresh produce safely reduces the risk. Fresh fruits and vegetables do not naturally contain microorganisms - bacteria, parasites or viruses - that can...
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July 28th is World Hepatitis Day
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News - From coast to coast and around the world there are millions of people living with Hepatitis, many not even knowing it. Hepatitis is everywhere, from rural villages in Africa to rural towns across Canada including Leeds, Grenville and Lanark....
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Dry weather doesn't dampen spirits of these gardeners
Posted Jul 26, 2012 By Ross CarruthersEMC News - The current dry weather may pose a challenge for the many gardeners in the area, but it hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of the Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society and its program of guest speakers. The August presentation will be given by...
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