Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

What's good? YAK Youth Services celebrates its 30th birthday
For three decades, YAK Youth Services has been providing support, mentorship, and opportunities for young people across the Perth and District region. The award-winning, non-profit organization remain...
Bob Perreault May 12, 2026

Local man charged in Perth homicide investigation, two murder suspects wanted
A Perth man has been arrested in connection with a suspicious death investigation that began last month at Last Duel Park. Lanark County OPP say officers responded to the park on April 12th at about 3...
88.1 myFM News May 12, 2026

Almonte woman convicted of ripping off ODSP
An Almonte woman has been convicted in connection with a major Ontario Disability Support Program fraud investigation. Smiths Falls Police say Rachelle Primeau was convicted in Ontario Court in Perth ...
Bob Perreault May 12, 2026

YIPI summer interns returning to Smiths Falls after strong first year
A provincial youth internship program is returning to Smiths Falls this summer, with four students set to take part in the Youth in Policing Initiative after what police call a successful first year. ...
Bob Perreault May 12, 2026

DO NOT LIGHT THAT - SFFD explains burning rules
Spring cleanup season is prompting renewed reminders about outdoor burning safety, with the Smiths Falls Fire Department urging residents not to treat brush fires as routine yard work. Smiths Falls Fi...
Bob Perreault May 12, 2026 Smiths Falls Fire Prevention Officer, Lieutenant Jason Smith

Former Councillor steps into Smiths Falls Mayoral contest
Christopher Cummings is aiming for the Mayor's seat in Smiths Falls. Cummings served on Smiths Falls council from 2006 to 2018, and is the current chair of the CDSBEO. The former councillor hopes to c...
88.1 myFM News May 12, 2026

Today's local gas prices (Sorry!)
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy. Perth MacEwen - 174.3 Esso - 175.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 176.9 Ultramar - 176.6 Shell - 177.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - ...
Bob Perreault May 12, 2026

Filling a big hole: More seniors have a place to call home
A new long-term care home has officially opened in Smiths Falls, bringing 128 modern beds to the community and creating hundreds of jobs in the process. The Ontario government announced the opening of...
Bob Perreault May 12, 2026 Photo: Ontario Government

Major closure begins at Pakenham's 5-Arches Bridge
A major construction project is now underway at one of Lanark County's best-known landmarks. Lanark County says the second phase of the 5-Arches Bridge rehabilitation project in Pakenham is now underw...
Bob Perreault May 12, 2026

Your local pharmacy may soon do a lot more
Ontario is expanding what pharmacists can do, a move the province says will make health care faster and easier to access. Starting in July, pharmacists will be able to administer six additional public...
Bob Perreault May 12, 2026
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