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Smooth Rock Falls sets Francoise Landry Community Clean-up Day for June 5, 2026

Justin Barber

May 12, 2026

Smooth Rock Falls will hold the Francoise Landry Community Clean-up Day on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with residents invited to pick up litter around town.

The town’s event poster lists where participants can get cleanup supplies and where to leave filled garbage bags after collecting litter.

Gloves and garbage bags will be available at the Public Works Garage, according to the Town of Smooth Rock Falls.

After cleanup, filled bags can be dropped off at the Public Works Garage or left beside Bear Wise bins located throughout Smooth Rock Falls.

The Town of Smooth Rock Falls shared the information in a bilingual (English and French) poster on its website.

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