Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News
In Focus - John McKenty of the Downtown Perth BIA
John McKenty of the Downtown Perth BIA joins us. There have been some changes to the organization and John will bring us up to speed.
Nov 15, 2022
Shawn Pankow geared up for third mayoral term
Mayor Shawn Pankow is excited to continue to be at the helm of Smiths Falls council. He says there's lots of big decisions and projects on the way over the course of the next four years but feels he a...
Nov 15, 2022
In Focus - Dean of the Perth Campus of Algonquin College Chris Hahn
We welcome Dean of the Perth Campus of Algonquin College Chris Hahn who has an update on some of the programs being offered at the school, and an upcoming open house.
Nov 14, 2022
Calls for service to Ottawa nearly triple for Lanark County Paramedic Service in 2022
In the final presentation made to the Corporate Services Committee, Lanark County Paramedic Services Chief Travis Mellema outlined a third quarter summary of calls the EMS team have responded to. Mell...
Nov 14, 2022
In Focus - Remembrance Day, Perth historian Brent McLaren
On this Remembrance Day, Perth historian Brent McLaren reflects on the origin of Armistice Day and the history of memorial services.
Nov 11, 2022
Fenik has a request for next iteration of county council
Outgoing Lanark County warden and Perth Mayor John Fenik had a request for the public during the final meetings of the sitting county council Wednesday night. It's one most of us have heard time and t...
Nov 11, 2022 Lanark County Warden John Fenik is seen in this file photo
In Focus - Planet Youth Lanark County's David Somppi
Planet Youth Lanark County's David Somppi is back ahead of a public meeting on November 24th, where they'll share an in depth look on substance abuse in local youth. Learn more by visiting Planet Yout...
Nov 10, 2022
In Focus - Health Unit: Pandemic from a Local Perspective
It's our weekly chat with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li. We're also joined by Jenny Vandermeer, the Health Unit's Vaccine Clinic Lead as ...
Nov 09, 2022
Final meeting of sitting Smiths Falls council sees many decisions made
It was the final meetings featuring the existing version of Smiths Falls council. Niki Dwyer chose not to run again, Lorraine Allen is retiring after 12 years as a councillor, and her long-time collea...
Nov 09, 2022
In Focus - Cornerstone Landing's Terrilee Kelford
We're joined by Cornerstone Landing's Tetrilee Kelford who speaks about the new housing legislation from the province. She looks at highlights and concerns, and what's coming up for her organization.
Nov 08, 2022
