Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Longtime Co-Chair at Interval House moves on to new challenges
Judith Haddad has ended her six year run as Co-Chair of the Lanark County Interval House Board of Directors. Hadad says she knew the time was right, and has all the confidence in the people now leadin...
Oct 07, 2024 Judith Hadad and Erin Lee of Lanark County Interval House
October is Cyber Month: Staying safe online is for every generation
Cyber Month, held every October, is an international campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security. Get Cyber Safe, the Canadian lead for Cyber Month, has announced this year's th...
Oct 07, 2024
Local artists shine in 2024 Rideau Artist of the Year Competition
The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum has announced the winners of the 2024 Rideau Artist of the Year Competition. Nearly 40 artists took part in the outdoor event on September 7th and 8th, capturing...
Oct 07, 2024
There's still time to submit a photo for the next SF calendar
Calling all photographers! The Town of Smiths Falls' photo contest, inviting both professional and amateur photographers to showcase their best shots of Smiths Falls for the 2025 municipal calendar, c...
Oct 07, 2024 The aging tower in Smiths Falls is due to be replaced
Overnight Paving to Impact Ashton Station Road and Hwy. 7 Overpass
Lanark County has issue a reminder: R.W. Tomlinson Limited will be conducting overnight paving along the Ashton Station Road and Highway 7 overpass starting October 9, 2024. This project will affect h...
Oct 07, 2024
A look at your Monday morning gas prices
Here's a look at your local gas prices courtesy of Gas Buddy. Perth MacEwen - 137.3 Esso - 137.3 Canadian Tire - 137.3 Ultramar - 137.3 Shell - 139.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 137.6 Esso (Quickie) - 1...
Oct 07, 2024
Two Rideau Lakes councillors found in violation of Code of Conduct, third cleared
Integrity Commissioner William R. Hunter found Rideau Lakes Councillors Paula Banks and Marcia Maxwell in violation of the Code of Conduct while clearing Councillor Jeff Banks of any wrongdoing. Hunte...
Oct 07, 2024
Intimate partner violence remains all too prevalent in Ontario
Lanark County Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee came to the latest community services meeting armed with statistics about intimate partner violence. She urged councillors to remember those nu...
Oct 07, 2024
Province to audit children aid societies
The provincial government is launching a wide-scale audit of children aid societies. Premier Doug Ford said at a news conference last week he's heard numerous stories of mishandled funds by executives...
Oct 07, 2024 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
23 licensed child care spaces coming to Portland
23 new licensed child care spaces are coming to Portland next Fall. The new child care spaces will be operated by the Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre and be located inside Portland's Emanuel Herita...
Oct 07, 2024
