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Portland man facing gun charges following Rideau Lakes traffic stop
A 36-year-old from Portland's facing a number of charges following a traffic stop. On Tuesday (may 23), Leeds County OPP pulled a vehicle over on Highway 15 in Rideau Lakes Township. It was then the o...
May 26, 2023
Almonte's Fairview Manor receives provincial funding
Fairview Manor received additional funding for specialized bariatric equipment and supplies, as well as IV infusion pumps. The near $90,000 influx from the Ontario government is through the Local Prio...
May 26, 2023 At the announcement are (l-r): Christa Lowry, Mayor, Mississippi Mills; Carol Anne Esnard, Board Chair, Mississippi River Health Alliance; MPP John Jordan; and Mary Wilson Trider, President & CEO, Mississippi River Health Alliance
Nominees open for Smiths Falls 2022 Citizen of the Year
The Town of Smiths Falls is seeking its 2022 Citizen of the Year. In partnership with Legion Branch 95, the Dr. T.O. Ashwell Memorial Award is given to an individual or couple who has demonstrated sig...
May 26, 2023
"Time is of the essence," decision looms for Smiths Falls council on heritage water treatment plant
A decision is looming for Smiths Falls council on what to do with the old water treatment plant which caught fire earlier this month. Council heard from structural engineer Ryan Elliott from Simcoe-ba...
May 26, 2023
In Focus - Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame Chair Tim Zander
Grant Deme chats with Tim Zander from the Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame ahead of Sunday's induction ceremony at the Perth Legion.
May 25, 2023
Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGL Health Unit and Jenny Vandermeer, Public Health Nurse
Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGL Health Unit and Jenny Vandermeer, Public Health Nurse join us to talk about Safe Kids Week, which is next week.
May 25, 2023
Two local health organizations seek, receive support from Town of Perth for expansion hopes
Perth council heard from two delegations on Tuesday, both seeking support for their proposed new family health services. Lake 88's Brian Turner was there and brings us this.
May 25, 2023
"The Story of Almonte" documentary to be screened Saturday
Another in the stellar series of Bicentennial Events in Mississippi Mills is planned. Mayor Christa Lowry says Part One of the Story of Almonte will be screened this coming Saturday, May 27th, ...
May 25, 2023
2023 Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame inductee: E.B Code
The 2023 Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony is taking place Sunday. Lake 88 is highlighting this year's class leading up to the induction. Edmund Butler Code was the first Glen Tay Block ...
May 25, 2023
OPP seeking owner of abandoned Kubota RTV900
Lanark County OPP are hoping to identify the owner of an abandoned Kubota RTV900. Police say they recovered the side-by-side in an Almonte park. If it's yours or you know something on how it got there...
May 25, 2023
