Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Carleton Place man found guilty in Perth sexual assault trial
A Carleton Place man has been found guilty of multiple sexual violence-related offences following a judge-alone trial in Perth's Superior Court of Justice. Marcel Lapensee, 58, was convicted earlier t...
88.1 myFM News Feb 25, 2026

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Enjoy weekly bingo at Perth Civitan Hall tonight. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Free admission; purchase bingo cards as desired. You're invited for a thoughtful, respe...
88.1 myFM News Feb 25, 2026

Lanark County residents leave Puerto Vallarta resort for ice cream, experience chaos
Katelyn Langlois and J.P Robson were supposed to fly home Sunday afternoon from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but cartel violence has shut down the local airport. Global Affairs Canada issued a shelter in ...
88.1 myFM News Feb 24, 2026 A trip for ice cream resulted in gunshots and a witnessed car fire for two Lanark County residents. Katelyn Langlois photo

Smiths Falls Jr. Bears combine development with winning, playoff spot
Smiths Falls Jr. Bears Head Coach Jeff Covell is happy with the season the club put together, clinching second place in the Richardson Division on the last day. He said the season was about developmen...
88.1 myFM News Feb 24, 2026

Local MP supports Canadian Sovereignty Act
Local Conservative MP Michael Barrett says his party continues to promote policies it believes can help Canadians navigate ongoing economic uncertainty. One of those policies is the Canadian Sovereign...
88.1 myFM News Feb 24, 2026

Police respond to intimate partner violence call in Smiths Falls
A 27-year-old Smiths Falls woman is facing charges after police responded to a reported intimate partner violence dispute earlier this month. On Feb. 2, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service received ...
88.1 myFM News Feb 24, 2026

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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 Feb 24, 2026

Social media provides a quick rescue
On Family Day, the Lanark County Foodbank's cargo van was taken from the parking lot at the Carleton Place arena. It was there dropping off empty boxes for organizers of the Comicon event to fill with...
88.1 myFM News Feb 23, 2026

Lanark County council split on antisemitism motion
At Lanark County's Community Service Committee meeting a delegation requested councillors support a resolution condemning harassment, hatred, and discrimination targeting religion, race, or ethnicity....
88.1 myFM News Feb 23, 2026 File Photo of Lanark County Council Chambers (Lanark County Photo)

Perth Blue Wings looking ahead after playoff-less season
The rebuild continues in Perth as the Blue Wings chalk up their third straight non-playoff season. The club effectively started over ahead of this season, with only one returning player. A quick head ...
88.1 myFM News Feb 23, 2026
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