Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News
OPP: 9-1-1 is just for emergencies
The OPP says 9-1-1 is just for emergencies. OPP acting sergeant Ed Sanchuk tells us it's not for road or weather conditions or for COVID-19 issues. Sanchuk points out OPP historically, dispatchers hav...
Feb 10, 2022
Lanark County gets money for existing housing programs
A joint program between the federal and provincial governments means more money to Lanark County's housing situation. It's a combined influx of $825,000 for the county which will service existing affo...
Feb 10, 2022
SFPS warns of annual tax scams
Its tax season and that means that email, text and phone scams are ramping up. Smiths Falls Police Service Constable Aaron Tompkins tells Lake 88 remember, police don't arrest people for tax reasons, ...
Feb 09, 2022
In Focus - Tues Feb 8, 2022 - Smiths Falls Police Constable Aaron Thompkins
We welcome Aaron Tompkins, Constable with the Smiths Falls Police Service, who offers his monthly update on the force's outreach efforts.
Feb 08, 2022
In Focus - Mon Feb 7, 2022 - Margot Hallam, Executive Director of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation
We welcome Margot Hallam, Executive Director of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation joins us to tell us all about how their new 50/50 draw will help local patients. Click on the 50...
Feb 07, 2022
In Focus - Fri Feb 4, 2022 - South Lanark Community Garden volunteers, Cliff Neudorf and Cara Bouleau
South Lanark Community Garden volunteers, Cliff Neudorf and Cara Bouleau, announce the construction of an off-grid, solar greenhouse and irrigation system coming to Lanark County, thanks to a generous...
Feb 04, 2022
In Focus - Thurs. Feb.3, 2022 - Robin Jones
Robin Jones, Mayor of Westport and Chair of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association has a look at last week's ROMA annual conference and what happens next.
Feb 03, 2022
In Focus - Tues Feb 1, 2022 - Michele Bellows, CEO of Rideau Community Health Services
We welcome Michele Bellows, CEO of Rideau Community Health Services who speaks with us about her group's plans for a health hub in Smiths Falls.
Feb 01, 2022
In Focus - Tues Feb 1, 2022 - Michele Bellows, CEO of Rideau Community Health Services
We welcome Michele Bellows, CEO of Rideau Community Health Services who speaks with us about her group's plans for a health hub in Smiths Falls.
Feb 01, 2022
Community Spotlight: Cycle More with beautiful tour
A new cycle adventure tour takes you through the most pictures que parts of Ottawa and Lanark County. Volunteer Coordinator of Cycle More Chris George spoke to Lynda D'Aoust about their route.
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