Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Celebrating a quarter century of Van Horne Manor
Van Horne Manor in Smiths Falls celebrated its 25th Anniversary in Smiths Falls on Friday the 13th. Residents, staff, and invited guests celebrated with food entertainment, and of course a custom cake...
Bob Perreault Sep 16, 2024

CKW Recommendation no. 86, the final recommendation
The final recommendation from the jury in the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario is number 86. It asked that all parties named in the recommendations reconvene to discuss impleme...
Bob Perreault Sep 16, 2024

Your daily look at gas prices
Here's a look at your local gas prices as of 9 am courtesy of Gas Buddy. Perth MacEwen - 142.9 Esso - 142.6 Canadian Tire - 142.3 Ultramar - 142.9 Shell - 144.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 139.9 Esso (Q...
Bob Perreault Sep 16, 2024

Contract talks on pause between health unit, union as mediator brought in
CUPE Local 1559 President Merima Kostecki says they're prepared to strike but hope it doesn't come to that. The union represents 78 members of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Public Health Unit who've...
88.1 myFM News Sep 16, 2024

Alleged sexual assault filmed, posted on social media, local man charged
A Lanark County resident has been charged with sexual assault after a good Samaritan reported seeing a disturbing video on social media The OPP launched an investigation after the individual contacted...
88.1 myFM News Sep 16, 2024

Affordable housing remains in high demand across Lanark County
Lanark County's Community Support Services Manager Brooke Coutts spoke to Smiths Falls council about the waitlist for affordable housing. She was asked by Mayor Shawn Pankow how long people are waitin...
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Local council recognizes 45 year career of retired employee
At a meeting earlier this month, Mississippi Mills Council recognized retired Mississippi Mills Roads and Public Works employee Lornie Munro, who was presented with the Ontario Good Roads Association'...
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Warmer weather returns, thinking of a mid-September swim? Do so safely
With the weather once again in the mid to high 20s, you may be considering going out for a swim despite the calendar saying September. If you do, the health unit's provided a few tips to help gauge a ...
88.1 myFM News Sep 16, 2024

The 48: TGIM?
Good Morning! Another busy weekend lies before us in Lanark and Leeds. Here's a peek at what's going on. Have something for the 48? Adding it is easy to do. Click here to get started! What's up: The F...
Bob Perreault Sep 16, 2024

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: ATV ride for a great cause coming up next weekend
The Rideau Lakes ATV Club Charity Ride is coming up on September 21st. It benefits Community Home Support Lanark County. Volunteer and Community Relations Coordinator Sam Fyfe says response to the ide...
Bob Perreault Sep 16, 2024
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