Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Your local gas prices as we head into another weekend
Here are the local gas prices courtesy GasBuddy.com. We're seeing a slight bump as we head into the weekend, which is no big surprise. Perth MacEwan - 153.7 Esso - 154.2 Canadian Tire - 153.7 Ultramar...
Bob Perreault Jun 21, 2024

Brad Harrington settling in, identifying pressures as new MRHA President, CEO
Brad Harrington is settling in nicely as the President and CEO of the Mississippi River Health Alliance. Just under two months into the post, he's still getting his bearings. Harrington grew up in Pet...
88.1 myFM News Jun 21, 2024

LCBO workers could go on strike July 5th
The countdown to a possible July 5th strike by workers at LCBO stores like the ones in Perth, Smiths Falls, and Carleton Place, threatens a dryer than normal summer in Ontario. Should that happen, the...
88.1 myFM News Jun 21, 2024

PDCI student wins $70,000 national scholarship for community betterment
A PDCI student has won a $70,000 scholarship towards her university education after being one of 20 recipients across Canada through the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership program. The award ack...
88.1 myFM News Jun 21, 2024 Photo provided via UCDSB

D/NE resident charged with impaired driving
Lanark County OPP arrested a Drummond/North Elmsley resident last week after a single vehicle collision. Police responded to Churchill Road around 8 p.m. June 14th where a pick-up truck had gone into ...
88.1 myFM News Jun 21, 2024

Canada Day celebrations return to Conlon Farm
The Town of Perth's announced their Canada Day celebrations. Once again Conlon Farm will be the place to be for an afternoon and evening of entertainment, like demonstrations by the OPP Canine Unit, f...
88.1 myFM News Jun 21, 2024

The 48: Get set for the weekend!
Good Morning! It looks like we're through the worst of the heat! Let's get into weekend planning mode with the 48: what's going on in Lanark and Leeds. Have something for the 48? Adding it is easy to ...
Bob Perreault Jun 21, 2024

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: A first of its kind golf tourney in Perth
For the first time ever, Ontario Blind Golf will hold its Provincial Championship in eastern Ontario. It goes Aug. 9-11th at Mapleview Golf and Country Club in Perth. Spokesperson Kevin Frost tells my...
Bob Perreault Jun 20, 2024

Very active: Perth's Climate Change Advisory Panel highlights efforts
Perth's Climate Change Advisory Panel offered an update on its recent efforts. They report the recent Trashure Hunt was a huge success, with volunteers collecting 800 pounds of trash from local street...
Bob Perreault Jun 20, 2024

What to do if you see someone or a pet in car during a heatwave
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind everyone that parked vehicles are not safe for kids, seniors, or pets during hot weather. Even with the windows open, temperatures inside cars can rise quick...
Bob Perreault Jun 20, 2024
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