Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Lanark County Paramedic Services is offering discounts to organizations wishing to purchase AED equipment or replacing existing units. They're also encouraging defibrillator owners to register their d...

Rideau Lakes is seeking volunteers for its Emergency Response Plan. The township's looking for who are willing to contribute their time and efforts in the event of a declared emergency. If you are int...

The Mississippi Mills Fire Department recently won the 113th Eastern Ontario Firefighters Association Games in Merrickville. Called the Fireballs, the team competed in multiple events including hose r...

Lanark County council will soon allocate $2.13 million for 78 additional spaces in Mississippi Mills new child care centre. The money's coming from a federal program, and is an addition to the $700,00...

At Carleton Place council's recent committee meeting, approval was given for a new rest-stop on the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail and a major improvement to a busy intersection was completed. Our B...

A 72-year-old man from Tay Valley Township has been charged in connection with historic sexual offences involving two youths. The Lanark County OPP launched an investigation on June 17, 2025, followin...

Strategic planning is something all good and effective organizations do regularly in order to adapt to changing times. Unfortunately they're often brushed off as snooze-fests with little public intere...

Carleton Place has launched a transit study to explore options for a local transit system. The study will recommend a solution that suits the town and outline startup and operating costs. The project ...

Hydro One is planning a power outage for parts of Lanark County on Sunday, June 22nd. About 4,200 customers in areas including Perth, Carleton Place, Lanark, Balderson, and McDonalds Corners will be a...

Two teens are facing charges after a security guard was assaulted at a construction site in Smiths Falls. Police were called to the scene on May 14th. Following their investigation, a 16-year-old boy ...