Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Mayor says Carleton Place has no control over proposed high-speed rail project
Carleton Place Mayor Toby Randell says the municipality has no authority over the proposed high-speed rail project being advanced by Alto and the federal government, but will continue advocating for r...
88.1 myFM News Mar 03, 2026 Carleton Place Mayor Toby Randell (Fiie photo)

Portland welcomes new affordable child care centre
A new licensed child care centre has officially opened in Portland, expanding access to affordable child care for families in Rideau Lakes. United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, in partnership with ...
88.1 myFM News Mar 03, 2026 serrnovik / Depositphotos.com

Driver found in ditch now facing impaired charges in Lanark County
A Smiths Falls resident is facing impaired driving charges after Lanark County OPP responded to a vehicle in a ditch on Roger Stevens Drive in Montague Township. Police say officers were called to the...
88.1 myFM News Mar 03, 2026

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Hackberry Men's Shed weekly gathering happens Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Carleton Place Arena boardroom, 75 Neelin St. Free and open to all mature men. Visit hackberrymensshed....
88.1 myFM News Mar 03, 2026

What's good? March break in Perth is going to be a busy one
Perth is ready for March break coming on March 16th to the 20th with plenty of activities and events to keep students involved, connected, and active. Families will love the variety of what's happenin...
88.1 myFM News Mar 02, 2026

MP Barrett speaks out against high-speed rail project
Michael Barrett is against the proposed Alto high-speed rail project which would cut through the riding. The train would allow users to travel from Montreal to Toronto in three hours, using a dedicate...
88.1 myFM News Mar 02, 2026 MP Michael Barrett (file photo)

Local immigrant services go far beyond settlement assistance
At Lanark County council's recent committee meeting, councillors received an update on the work of Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services (LRISS) which was funded by a federal grant and fina...
88.1 myFM News Mar 02, 2026

Address changes coming to Highway 43
Lanark County is moving to fix long-standing inconsistencies in how Highway 43 is named across Drummond North Elmsley and Montague Townships - a change aimed at improving emergency response and addres...
88.1 myFM News Mar 02, 2026

Perth volleyball standout makes history with three OCAA awards
A volleyball player from Perth is making waves across Ontario after a standout season in college athletics. Liam Hansen, a student-athlete at Cambrian College, has earned three major honours from the ...
88.1 myFM News Mar 02, 2026

Smiths Falls council to pass $13.3 million grant Monday
The $13.3 million grant from the provincial government will be formally passed at the Smiths Falls council meeting Monday night. The money's for the town's trunk watermain and sewer separation project...
88.1 myFM News Mar 02, 2026
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