Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Smiths Falls Council heard good news this week as the Downtown Business Association (DBA) reported a strong year of summer events that brought thousands of people downtown. BIA Chair Christin Storms t...

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lanark County continues its work in our listening area, as well as parts of Leeds County. Executive Director Jennifer Miller says the shutdown of the group's Leeds and Grenvil...

The Smiths Falls Police Service has released its October activity report, showing a busy month for officers. Police responded to 614 calls for service in October, resulting in 23 arrests and 72 crimin...

Lanark County Council has recognized four local residents for their outstanding service by presenting them with the annual Awards of Excellence on Wednesday evening. The honours highlight people whose...

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is reporting encouraging news as student numbers continue to rise across the region. Chief Business Officer and Treasurer Jeremy Hobbs told trustees this...

Cornerstone Landing is keeping local youth fed and healthy through its Good Food Box program. Each month, the program provides over 30 free boxes to young people, thanks to support from the Youth Well...

Smiths Falls and Perth are both starting their fall leaf and yard waste collection programs today. In Smiths Falls, brush will be picked up all week, while leaves will be collected on Friday. Items mu...

The Perth & District Union Public Library presented their Community Needs Assessment to Council at their recent committee meeting. The report highlighted the library's strengths and areas for impr...

Here's what's up! Today:The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls hosts its weekly community meal at Hanley Hall on McGill Street. Doors open at 11, with lunch served at noon, and everyone is welcome. In Per...

Smiths Falls food bank prepares for massive Build a Mountain of Food stop as demand soars The annual RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food rolls into Smiths Falls this Saturday, and volunteers say i...