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Sister city exchange considered a success

EMC News - The Town of Smiths Falls played host to 10 middle school students and two chaperone teachers from the town's sister-city of Xiangyang, Hubei Province, China. The students arrived by air in Ottawa Tuesday, Feb. 7 following a 20-plus hour journey from Xiangyang that included stops in Shanghai, South Korea, Vancouver and on to ...

Watch out for suspicious van

EMC News - On Feb. 9, 2012 Smiths Falls Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of McGill Street.

The van is described as white or grey with paint peeling off the passenger side. It has a dark grey interior and tinted windows. The male is described as white, approximately 50-60 years of age, white hair, clean shaven with ...

Looking Back

100 YEARS AGO - FEBRUARY 13, 1912

Miss Hazel Shields, a student at the Collegiate had a narrow escape from injury on Friday afternoon. She was returning from school and with a number of other students had reached the head of Elmsley street when a blast was put off on the C.N.R., construction west of the hospital. A great shower of stones was ...

Man charged after wielding baseball bat during argument

EMC News - On Jan. 29, a 22-year old man of Smiths Falls was arrested and charged with Weapons Dangerous.

It is alleged that on Jan. 28, around 2:48 a.m., an argument broke out between two groups in the Chambers Street area. At one point the argument escalated and the accused ran after the victim with a baseball bat. Police received a 911 call ...

Several vehicles damaged overnight

EMC News - Sometime overnight from Feb. 1 to 2, suspects smashed windows on several parked vehicles in the North end of town. Vehicles damaged were parked on Anne Street, Cornelia Street, Bolton Street and Condie Street. Nothing was taken and it is unknown what was used to smash the windows. The mischief to the vehicle on Condie Street may have ...

Giant Tiger Smiths Falls Athlete of the Week

CONNOR McLAREN

After missing a month of action due to a foot injury, Smiths Falls Bears captain Connor McLaren has come back strong for his club. He scored his 25th goal of the CCHL season last Thursday in Cornwall and was named third star in the 2-1 shootout loss to the Colts.

REAL sets sights on local directory expansion in 2012

EMC News - The Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) is looking to expand its virtual take on its core mission to divert waste from landfills this year.

For a couple of years now REAL has been offering through its website an online directory of locations where unwanted materials can be taken back for recycling.

"It really is meant to make ...

Smoking ban is a gray issue

The upcoming Feb. 22 public meeting to discuss the possible banning of smoking on public grounds (ie: parks) may seem like a simple solution after all the health reports, but there is always two sides to everything.

When I heard about this I thought about the parents who want very much to see their children on the sports field, but also have an ...

Town Council in Brief

The following information comes from the regular Committee of the Whole meeting and special Council meeting held Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

CBO RECEIVES ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY

In an effort to speed up the planning process, councillors provided their verbal support to allow the Chief Building Official the power to grant conditional building permits ...

New seniors program enhances family-centred care in North-Leeds

EMC News - This year the Country Roads Community Health Centre (CHC) is wrapping its at-risk elderly up with the supports they need to remain at home and plugged into their community thanks to a newly launched program called WrapAround.

The program was launched the beginning of January when the CHC, headquartered in Portland, hired Chris Pearson ...

Town staff request increase in roads budget

EMC News - Town staff has asked council to consider increasing the capital roads work budget to $1 million beginning this year and each year thereafter in light of the growing demands for major road work projects.

Elaine Mallory, director of planning and administration brought forward the request this Monday when she tabled the 2012 draft 10 ...

CFIA delving into allegations of dead mouse in chip bag

EMC News - The investigation continues after a young couple alleged finding a dead rodent in a bag of chips.

According to their lawyer, Donald Morris, barrister and solicitor with Kirkland, Murphy and Kennedy in Smiths Falls, on Jan. 3, Ben Stoddard went to the Queen Street Convenience store in Smiths Falls and purchased a large sized bag of ...

High school students top $1,000 for Heart and Stroke Foundation

EMC News - More than $1,033 was raised by four Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute students for the Heart and Stroke Foundation recently.

Starting in mid-November and ending last month, the four girls hosted several fundraising events, including Hoops for Heart. They also ran a canteen at tournaments, held a silent auction, 50/50 draw and ...

SFDCI on winning streak

The Senior and Junior Girls volleyball teams travelled to Notre Dame (Carleton Place) Feb. 7. Both teams were victorious:

The Senior RedHawks defeated Notre Dame 3 games to 0 and the Juniors RedHawks improved their perfect record to 8 wins and no losses with a 3 games to 1 victory.

The Boys Basketball hosted Notre Dame Feb. 7 and were also ...

Support building for downtown theatre

EMC News - Individuals from Smiths Falls and area have been putting their name to paper in support of keeping the Premier Cinema open on Main Street.

A copy of the petition is being sent to supporters who attended the three public meetings and even more people who are helping to circulate the petition. This petition will be presented to town ...

BBBS traditional matches cater to busy lives

EMC News - A traditional match has changed when talking about Big Brothers Big Sisters. Gone are the days of long-time commitments with weekly constraints and trying to find time to juggle a busy family, let alone add an extra child to that mix.

Now there are ways to work around those busy schedules, Jennifer Miller, executive director BBBS of ...

Merrickville Public Library offering tax tips for seniors this Saturday

EMC News - Has tax time got you stressed and confused? The Merrickville Public Library is hosting a Tax Tips for Seniors seminar this Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m.

This information seminar, delivered by John Harris, a Certified Management Consultant who has assisted more than 300 people in filing their tax returns over the last three years, ...

Roy Brown Society seeks material related to town's famous native son

EMC News - Plans to further recognize the achievements of Carleton Place native Captain A. Roy Brown and the town's involvement in the story of flight are slowly taking shape.

Now the fledgling Roy Brown Society, whose plans include the establishment of a museum to honour the First World War flying ace and other flight pioneers from Carleton ...

Almonte Civitan Club funds new ECG machine for AGH

EMC News - The Almonte Civitan Club's ongoing generous support for health care in the community continued this month as the club donated $17,000 for the purchase of a new ECG at Almonte General Hospital (AGH).

"The hospital helps the community, and that's what we're all about," said Civitan President Bill Lawrence. "Everybody in the community ...

Branch 192 holds essay contest, informs youth and community

EMC News - The Royal Canadian Legion believes educating our youth on the high cost of their freedom is one of our most important roles in Canada today. We must impress upon young people who have never known war that freedom was won at the cost of many lives, young lives like their own. Branch 192 in Carleton Place continues to support the Legion's ...

Rideau Heritage Route report presented to counties council

EMC News - An expanded presence - from one end of the Rideau Canal to the other - is the plan for the Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association in 2012.

This was one of the key messages delivered by Anne Marie Forcier, Executive Director of the association (RHRTA), in her annual report at the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) meeting ...

Discover sap and syrup through South Nation Maple Education Program

EMC News - One of the sweetest educational opportunities you'll ever experience is returning to the South Nation Watershed for a 12th season. South Nation Conservation, together with Sand Road Maple Farm near Moose Creek, is once again offering its popular Maple Education Program, which provides a unique, hands-on history of the production of ...

Scott Reid honoured to receive Diamond Jubilee Medal

EMC News - Local MP Scott Reid was given a medal in honour of our Queen's Diamond Jubilee recently.

The commemorative medal ceremony was held for Ministers of the Crown and officers of the House of Commons. Reid is the Deputy Leader of the Conservative government.

"I'm a proud monarchist myself, so I'm excited to live in a time where we get ...

Community Care Access Centre receives $2.4 million boost from local LHIN

EMC News - The bottom line is allowing people to live independently for longer periods of time.

That's the premise of the South East Community Care Access Centre and the services it links to people in need of support, says Jacqueline Redmond, the CAO of SECCAC.

CCAC recently announced that it received $2.4 million from the Local Health ...

Regional Round-Up

Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less. Admissions or event costs,

will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than ...

TV documentary explores Atlantic Canada's role in prohibition

EMC News - Adventure, danger, fast money. Sounds like the script for an action movie. But for rum runners in Atlantic Canada it was their job description.

In the 1920s, the United States and Canada entered an era that would become infamous: Prohibition. While being voted dry was greeted with dismay by most Americans, for dozens of coastal ...