Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

What's good? There's a very strong chance you don't want to miss the RMEO on Father's Day
A big Father's Day fundraiser at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario will put one of Smiths Falls' strongest residents in the spotlight. Board member Dawn Quinn says the museum is planning a busy da...
Bob Perreault Jun 09, 2026

PSFDH facing critical capacity pressures due to inpatient bed shortage at both sites
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) is experiencing critical inpatient capacity pressures due to a shortage of available beds at both sites. Hospital officials say the Emergency Depar...
88.1 myFM News Jun 09, 2026 EyeMark / Depositphotos.com

Game on! Postponed Special Olympics Torch run now hits the streets Saturday
The Smiths Falls Police Service has a new date for its Special Olympics Torch Run. Police say the run will now take place this Saturday at 10 a.m., after being postponed because of poor weather in the...
Bob Perreault Jun 09, 2026 Photo: Smiths Falls Police Service
Mississippi Mills saves on water
The Municipality of Mississippi Mills may be able to increase Almonte's water supply sooner and at a much lower cost than originally expected. A review of Wells 7 and 8 found the existing infrastructu...
88.1 myFM News Jun 09, 2026

Today's Gas Prices
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 166.0 Esso - 165.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 167.9 Ultramar - 166.6 Shell - 167.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 1...
88.1 myFM News Jun 09, 2026

A big parking change is coming to downtown Smiths Falls
Parking in downtown Smiths Falls is getting a little easier. The town says the Market Street Lot is now transitioning to a QR code parking payment system. The change is meant to make it quicker and mo...
88.1 myFM News Jun 09, 2026 welcomia / Depositphotos.com

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Have an event for the 48? Let us know about it here! Stuff to do: The Hackberry Men's Shed weekly gathering happens tonight at 6:45 p.m. in the Carleton Place Arena boardroom, 75 Neelin St. Free and o...
88.1 myFM News Jun 09, 2026

What's good? Legendary angler says our region has some world-class fishing
Canadian fishing legend Bob Izumi says a visit to Smiths Falls was about much more than rods, reels and stories from a long career on the water. Izumi visited Smiths Falls and spoke about how fishing ...
Bob Perreault Jun 08, 2026 Two Bobs! Bob Izumi with our Bob Perreault during his Smiths Falls visit in early June

Lanark County paramedics recovering after ambulance crash on Highway 15
The Mississippi River Health Alliance says a Lanark County Paramedic Service ambulance was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 15 during the early morning hours of June 8. Two paramedics wer...
88.1 myFM News Jun 08, 2026 Photo with permission from Scott Vanderveer

Perth's new veterans crosswalk gets the salute it deserves
A project built on respect, remembrance and community pride is now officially part of downtown Perth. The Veterans Memorial Crosswalk was dedicated Sunday near the Crystal Palace and Basin Lane, follo...
Bob Perreault Jun 08, 2026
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