Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News
In Focus - The future of the Red House, the oldest building in Perth
The oldest building in Perth has been sold. We find out who bought it and what the plans are for this piece of history.
Jun 30, 2022
Murphy Park inflatable to be replaced
It's good news for Smiths Falls fun-seekers. After persistent vandalism forced staff to remove the water inflatable at Murphy Park, Director of Community Services Art Manhire says a replacement has be...
Jun 30, 2022
Chelsea Hillier ordered to pay $97,000 in damages following defamation lawsuit
Chelsea Hillier, the daughter of former Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP Randy Hillier, has been ordered to pay $97,000 in damages for false and defamatory tweets made in November 2021 against a Carleton...
Jun 29, 2022
In Focus - Senior Health Inspector Kim McCann on the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit's Beach testing program
It's our weekly check-in with the health unit. We're speaking with Senior Health Inspector Kim McCann about the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit's Beach testing program. Find out more a...
Jun 29, 2022
In Focus - Donna Garland and Margie Manthey - organizers of 'Get The Lead Out'
Brian Perkin welcomes Donna Garland and Margie Manthey - organizers of 'Get The Lead Out' - a new program that encourages the public to turn in their lead fishing tackle to protect the area's fish and...
Jun 28, 2022
Smiths Falls considering housing quality enforcement
A forthcoming property standards by-law update will have quality of housing as a key focus for Smiths Falls. It last saw an update in 2015, and in February the town brought in Dillon Consulting to hel...
Jun 28, 2022
In Focus - Smiths Falls Police Constable Aaron Tomkins
We welcome Smiths Falls Police Constable Aaron Tomkins for his monthly stop as we learn about the Service's outreach efforts, and what's happening in the community.
Jun 27, 2022
Lanark County, Smiths Falls enter new Fire Dispatch Communications Centre Agreement
Lanark County entered a new Fire Dispatch Communications Centre agreement with the Town of Smiths Falls Wednesday. The five-year deal will see the county pay Smiths Falls $113,500 annually to provide ...
Jun 27, 2022
In Focus - Lanark Heritage Preservation Society Members, Susan Berlin and Michael Rikley-Lancaster
Lynda speaks with members of 'Lanark Heritage Preservation Society', Susan Berlin and Michael Rikley-Lancaster, about options to preserve the old Kitten Mill building, an historic landmark in the Vill...
Jun 24, 2022
Mississippi Mills Mayor Lowry nominated for AMO Board of Directors seat
Mississippi Mills mayor Christa Lowry was nominated Wednesday night to represent Lanark County on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors Rural Caucus. Lowry presently si...
Jun 24, 2022
