Our Fall 2021 REAL Update has been posted.  A big weekend is ahead with a Rideau River Shoreline Cleanup led by Jake Wilson and the launch of our new Tool Library.  Are you interested in a home energy assessment? ...

Just a reminder that masks are still required at the REAL Deal, both inside the store and in the dome, by customers, staff and volunteers.  We have recently had some people challenging this rule. While we love to have...

COVID and other complications continue to alter our carefully laid plans!   The Rideau Roundtable’s Paddlefest, Sat. Sept. 18 has been cancelled.   Plans will continue over the winter for a June 2022 event. The Shoreline Restoration for Sat. Sept....

REAL is Hiring REAL is looking to hire a permanent Yard Sales Associate for at least two days a week.  Our immediate need is for someone for Wednesdays and Thursdays    The person would work 2 – 4 days...

The second phase of REAL’s Downtown Smiths Falls Depave project was completed Saturday July 3. Two 25 square meter pollinator gardens were planted within the space created when a block of Daniel Street between Beckwith and Emsley Streets was...

We are pleased that Malcolm Morris, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Smiths Falls was able to speak to us at our Annual General Meeting July 14.  His presentation was: The Evolution of the Blue Box Program in...

Gypsy moths seem to be everywhere! You may want to try some less toxic methods of controlling them before resorting to spraying. Here are  two resources to get you started.       How to Control a Gypsy Moth...

Hooray, the store is reopening Friday, June 11!   We thought we would have to wait until Wed. Jun 16, but Ontario has proclaimed that Phase 1 can start earlier. Note that for the next few weeks we will need...

REAL is exploring the possibility of a small Tool Rental Library within our REAL Deal Reuse Store.  This service  will encourage the reuse of existing tools, make tool use affordable for those with limited income, and reduce the homeowners...

REAL  is offering you an opportunity to participate in the transformation of downtown Smiths Falls through a Depave Paradise project. In mid May, the Town of Smiths Falls will begin the removal of Daniel Street between the library and...

The May 20 Ontario announcement meant yet more changes to REAL’s plans. REAL Deal Store Remains Closed.  We are currently aiming to reopen Wed. June 16.  We are checking phone, email and Facebook messages and our staff are being...

REAL  is excited to announce that our first Depave Paradise project has been confirmed.  REAL will be organizing volunteers to participate in the removal of Daniel Street in front of the Smiths Falls Public Library and will plant a...

Our April 2021 REAL Update has been posted. Spring is always a busy time in the REAL world.  Pitch In Smiths Falls, our rain barrel sale, and a mushroom compost sale are all coming up.  You can also read...

If the state of the local environment is important to you, here’s an opportunity to put your conviction into action. REAL is seeking new board members to serve a minimum of a two (2) year term.  Our board regroups...

Today, March 22, is  World Water Day. This year’s focus is “Valuing Water,” sparking a conversation about the variety of meanings water holds in people’s lives.  Conserving and stewarding water begins at home with turning off taps, taking shorter...