Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
What's good? Frost and Fire is back!
Kathryn Jamieson says Perth's Frost and Fire Festival is back for another year and better than ever. The Manager of Tourism and Culture went over some features of the Family Day Weekend event. Learn m...
Jan 20, 2026
Proactive patrol leads to arrest in Smiths Falls theft case
A proactive patrol by Smiths Falls police has led to an arrest connected to a previous theft investigation. Police say an officer was on patrol on January 14 when they located a person known to be wan...
Jan 20, 2026
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lanark County puts out strong call for volunteers in 2026
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lanark County is renewing its call for volunteers, saying community support is essential as demand for youth programs continues to grow. Executive Director Jennifer Miller say...
Jan 20, 2026
Will Carleton Place spring for sprung?
Carleton Place swimmers may be diving into an indoor pool in the future under a sprung membrane-covered structure. While Council's committee recently gave the go ahead for staff to complete a business...
Jan 20, 2026
Local MP Reid not concerned about Poilievre's leadership test
Conservative Caucus Chair Scott Reid says the party supports Pierre Poilievre. and the mandatory leadership is nothing more than a formality. While the Liberals saw increased support in Lanark-Fronten...
Jan 20, 2026 Lanark-Frontenac MP, Scott Reid (2025) Grant Deme photo
See something suspicious? Report it to police
Police across Ontario are reminding residents that community safety depends on more than just officers on patrol - it depends on the public speaking up. OPP Sergeant Ed Sanchuk says officers simply ca...
Jan 20, 2026
Price at the pumps: Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 117.00 Esso - 116.6 Canadian Tire - 116.9 Ultramar - 117.3 Shell - 119.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 121.9 Canadian...
Jan 20, 2026
Ontario rolls out new rural funding as applications open provincewide
The Ontario government is launching a new intake of the Rural Ontario Development Program, committing $20 million to support jobs, infrastructure and economic growth in rural communities. The announce...
Jan 20, 2026 Doug Ford addresses the crowd at the 2023 AMO conference
Police locate wanted woman during proactive patrol
Smiths Falls police say a wanted woman was located and arrested during a proactive patrol earlier this month. Officers were on routine patrol on January 7 when they identified a suspect who was wanted...
Jan 20, 2026
Early-morning traffic stop leads to impaired driving charge in Lanark County
A Tay Valley Township resident is facing impaired driving charges following an early-morning traffic stop in the Perth area. The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police says officers...
Jan 20, 2026 File Photo
