Parkside Spa & Salon welcomes you to
Save 20% on Spa Services Monday’s in October! (Excludes RMT)
Serving Perth and Area for over 23 years
2014 TOYOTA MATRIX S MODEL
ONLY 16000 KM, EXCELLENT CONDITION, FULLY LOADED, ONE OWNER TRADE
www.Parksidespa.ca
2008 Honda Accord $9,995
Sold and serviced here since new, local trade, great condition for the year, auto, alloy wheels, only 152,000 kms.
STK #6333A
SALE $17,995
A full service Aveda Spa & Salon with warm welcoming professionals 613-326-0082 x2
OR BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS OF $136.00/MNTH FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS AT 5.74% OAC. COME AND TEST DRIVE TODAY
www.callanmotors.com Highway 7, Perth 613-264-0115
Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls 1-800-267-9256 www.rallyhonda.com COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE LOANERS
October 20, 2016 | 64 pages
Town council considers $10 million hydro project for Rideau Canal BY EVELYN HARFORD
eharford@metroland.com
Council was presented with information about a potential hydro power generation project at two lock stations along the Rideau Canal in Smiths Falls Oct. 17. Potential locations include, the Smiths Falls Old Lock, the Smiths Falls Combined Dam and Old Slys Weir – places Coun. Lorraine Allen described as the town’s “three most
beautiful sites on the river.” The project was presented by Cyril Cooper, the town’s manager of economic development, at the town’s special committee of the whole meeting held at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) on Monday, Oct 17. Cooper highlighted a money-making opportunity for the town and urged council to consider the hydro project with Natel Energy Inc., a hydro power generation company based
CE NOW! A P S R U O Y E V R E S E R when ready! Bring in
cure Indoor & Outdoor se ard bo -in rd oa tb ou e, storag apping winterizing and wr services available
EQUIPMENT
Visit:
P.COM WWW.SMITHSEQUI
CENTRE
283.4466
| SMITHS FALLS 613.
out of California. If the town decides to move forward, a funding application would be submitted for all three sites through the Feed-in-Tariff (FIT5) program, a provincial program, run under the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), that helps encourage and facilitate the development of renewable, clean energy sources. However, because water capacity is limited at the Smiths Falls Old Lock and the Smiths Falls Combined Dam, only two of the three proposed locks would be chosen. “The intent here is a business opportunity,” said Cooper, who along with mayor Shawn Pankow, recommended that council push forward so long as the town maintains 51 per cent ownership over the project, which would ensure that the town could maintain control over the revenue stream, expenses and outcomes that would benefit the taxpayers of Smiths Falls directly. According to figures presented by Cooper at com-
mittee, if the town owned 50 per cent of the hydro project, Smiths Falls would see a net profit of approximately $465,735 per year and approximately $18,629,400 over 40 years. Pankow called this a “potentially lucrative move.” Though curious about the project, town councillors such as John Maloney, Allen and Jay Brennan had some serious reservations. Maloney wanted more notice to consider and come up with questions surrounding such a big project and, like Brennan, was concerned that a change in government would impact funding models now available through the FIT5 program. Allen worried that the project, which would include a visible hydro station, could reduce the enjoyment for residents and tourists Jennifer Westendorp/Metroland around the proposed locations on the water. The total project would cost $10 million, half of The third annual Smiths Falls Zombie Walk was held on Oct. 15. The which would be covered by blood-curdling event supports the Smiths Falls Food Bank and the Build a Mountain of Food initiative by asking participants to bring Natel Energy.
Scary scene
See HYDRO page SF2
canned goods or a cash donation. John Terpstra and his daughter Chloe bond while feasting on (fake) human flesh at the Zombie Walk.
Fall Savings at Mike Fair’s Cadillac A Division of Hinton Auto Connection Ltd.
Gents Dia Two tone wedding band Reg $649.00
SALE $549.00
66 Foster Street, Perth | 613-267-4466 www.burnsjewellers.com
DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEE PRICING EXTENDED UNTIL OCT 31ST!
No Charge AWD on all 2017 Models! or SAVE up to $18,049 on remaining 2016 Models!
LIMITED NUMBER OF CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!!
www.hintondodge.ca 1 mile East of Perth on Hwy 7, 613-267-2300
Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
ends 10/31/2016; $15549 applies to stk#16017 CTS
199 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls 613-283-3882