Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Your local gas prices for this fine Thursday
The weekend is almost here. Should you fill up now? We can help with a look at local gas prices as of 9:30 am courtesy Gas Buddy. Perth MacEwan - 153.8 Esso - 154.2 Canadian Tire - 153.9 Ultramar - 15...
May 30, 2024
CKW Recommendation no. 72: More information required when it comes to firearms
We are taking a look at another of the recommendations from the jury in the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Ontario. Number 72 is again directed to the Chief Firearms Officer. I...
May 30, 2024
UPDATE: Spirit of the Drum Powwow cancelled in SF
There'll be no Spirit of the Drum Powwow in Smiths Falls this year. Manager of Economic Development and Tourism Julia Crowder says they failed to secure grant funding. They'll be meeting soon to ensur...
May 30, 2024
Town not selling Perthmore corridor to homeowners
A tie vote resulted in a defeated motion when it came to if Perth town council should sell off the Perthmore corridor to the adjacent homeowners. The vote took place earlier this month and with Mayor ...
May 30, 2024
More people are dying from ATV collisions this year
The OPP say ATV fatalities are up 125% in 2024. More than half of the deceased were found without a helmet. Nine people have died in OPP-investigated ATV incidents this year, compared to four at this ...
May 30, 2024 The OPP patrols a trail in Ontario
The numbers are in for the Smile Cookie MRI campaign
The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign raised over $29,000 for the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation. The numbers were announced Monday with all proceeds going to the MRI campaign. ...
May 30, 2024 photo provided
Here's an idea to make sure your garbage isn't picked over by critters
Drummond / North Elmsley Township shared a helpful tip if your garbage is a mess on collection day on their social media. If crows or other critters are getting into your bins, they suggest throwing a...
May 30, 2024 AntonioGravante / Depositphotos.com
The 48: Second best day of the week edition
Good Morning! Here we are, Thursday already! Have an event for the 48? Click here to get started! Here's what's going on: Join the Rideau Lakes Public Library for their production of "Murder by the Bo...
May 30, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: The local bird flu situation explained
Our Health Unit wants to make sure proper information about Avian Influenza is making the rounds, as the ailment also known as Bird Flu has been detected in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. Medical Office...
May 29, 2024
Mill Street playground equipment heading south
The playground equipment from Mill Street in Perth is getting a new home in Prescott. Earlier this year, proposals were invited to remove and rehome the playground equipment. After careful review, the...
May 29, 2024
