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Smooth Rock Falls cancels Nov. 2, 2026 regular council meeting during post-election transition

Justin Barber

Oct 21, 2026

Smooth Rock Falls has cancelled its regular council meeting scheduled for Nov. 2, 2026, citing the transition between the outgoing and incoming councils following the 2026 municipal election.

The cancellation means council will not hold its regular meeting that day, which may affect the timing of municipal decisions and updates that are typically handled at regular sessions.

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls posted the public notice on its website on Oct. 21, 2026.

The notice did not say whether the Nov. 2 meeting will be rescheduled or when council will meet next.

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