Through the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) program, grants of up to $5,600 are available to help homeowners make energy efficiency retrofits to their homes. Enbridge Gas customers can access an additional $5,000 in incentive grants. A home...
The REAL Deal store has joined the Pet Friendly Smiths Falls program initiated by the Town of Smiths Falls this summer. On the town’s website is a list and map of 22 various businesses that have agreed that pets...
REAL’s September newsletter is ready! The Town Square Grand Opening, volunteer Una Pugh, a tour of a biodiverse suburban garden, Evergreen Avenue dedications and other REAL and REAL Deal News are covered. Our next issue...
The Grand Opening of the Town Square at 77 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls happened July 28. Many, many people contributed to making this great community space. It’s wonderful that the vision of Pat and Tom Foulkes for a...
Six area schools now have five new trees each in their yards thanks to an ambitious planting project by REAL. This particular project was one of the handful conceived for our 30th anniversary year in 2019. Our goal was to...
Thanks to all the Smiths Falls residents who participated in this year’s Pitch In Smiths Falls and Shoreline Cleanups. You really made a difference! The shoreline cleanup collected 372 pounds of garbage on a very wet Saturday. Groups, families...
REAL has a number of garden implements you might be interesting in borrowing to get your yard in shape this spring. The Tool Library has recently acquired a cordless trimmer and and cordless pole saw, both new appliances. Our...
Looking for some space to plant some vegetables? REAL has operated a community garden on the site of the REAL Deal Store since 2010. In total there are 12 plots, with three currently available. Gardeners are required to sign...
We are expanding our Rain Barrel Pickup day into a Garden Fundraiser! If you come between 10 am and 2 pm we will have some other great garden additions to get you growing. Proceeds support REAL’s monarch gardens on...
The snow is not completely gone, but we are pretty sure there will be a lot of garbage left behind when it finally melts. Which is why REAL encourages members of the community to take a couple of hours...
REAL’s April newsletter has been posted. This issue includes a look at reasons to avoid peat this garden season, REAL Deal 2022 results, presentation of a science fair award, a summary of area environmental events, and some remarks on...
February is annual report and membership renewal time in the REAL world! If you are on our current list you will be receiving a reminder notice by email. Memberships can be paid by cheque or etransfer, or by...
Feb. 25, 2023: Note, the price has recently been adjusted to $7.99 plus tax. EcoIceGrip is now available at the REAL Deal Store. When applied to packed snow and ice, it is an effective environmentally friendly alternative to salt. ...
Some new developments for the existing home energy renovation incentive programs will be taking effect January 1. John Appleby, our certified Registered Home Energy Advisor (REA) has been performing home energy audits within the K7A postal code region for...
Your used stamps can help Oxfam Canada raise funds to stamp out poverty! The program will gladly accept foreign stamps, Canadian stamps and commemorative stamps. Just deposit them in the collection can near the cash at the REAL Deal...