Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: A cat and mouse tale, Sleuth set to open in Perth
Sleuth opens Thursday night at the Studio Theatre in Perth. It's described a nuanced psychological thriller that ratchet's up the excitement. Director Jane Stott says audiences are in for some incredi...
Bob Perreault Feb 07, 2024

Local talent recognized with Juno nominations
Two local artists have been nominated for Juno Awards, in the same category no less. Up for Traditional roots album of the year are David Francey for his offering The Breath Between, and James Keelagh...
Bob Perreault Feb 07, 2024 James Keelaghan and David Francey (Facebook photos)

Reno work begins on Perth's iconic Crystal Palace
Perth's community services director, Cathy McNally, briefed the town council on progress regarding the Crystal Palace project, aiming for completion by the end of March. The endeavor involves installi...
Bob Perreault Feb 07, 2024

Blakeney Bridge update coming soon
Lanark County is providing the public with an in-person update on the Blakeney Bridge replacement design and schedule. The existing single-lane bridge is more than 100 years old and crosses the Missis...
88.1 myFM News Feb 07, 2024 Blakeney Bridge image via lanarkcounty.ca

Doors to help remain open for local children and youth
Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth continues to offer no-barrier services throughout the county. Counsellor Katie Torresean spoke to 88.1 myFM about the trends they're seeing in the younger gene...
88.1 myFM News Feb 07, 2024

Community Grants in Smiths Falls approved for 2024 as requests for funding soars
Smiths Falls council approved its community grant allocations for 2024. This year there were 31 applications, far and above the eight requests seen in each of the past two years. That demand is what t...
88.1 myFM News Feb 07, 2024 Smiths Falls council discussing the recommendations

Funding for Tay Valley to boost age-friendly programs
Tay Valley Township received $60,000 through a provincial Inclusive Community Grant for its accessible age-friendly sports & recreation activities programs. Reeve Rob Rainer said this is a good st...
88.1 myFM News Feb 07, 2024

Mississippi Mills bust yields drugs and stolen vehicles
Lanark County OPP made a significant drug bust in Missisippi Milles leading to multiple arrests and a large seizure last week. Investigators seized over 60 grams of suspected cocaine, nearly 800 metha...
88.1 myFM News Feb 07, 2024

Amazing donation means specialized beds are headed to the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital
The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital received a generous donation of $32,000 to acquire two specialized beds. The funds were raised by The Carleton Place & District Civitan Club, wh...
88.1 myFM News Feb 07, 2024

'The 48': A look at a few things to check out in Lanark and Leeds
Good Morning! Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds in the next 48 hours. Have something you think we should include? Submit it here! STUFF TO DO Strength in numbers: Join Men's Connection, an 8-...
Bob Perreault Feb 07, 2024
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