Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Smiths Falls proposed tax rate jumps to 3.5%
Smiths Falls council has increased the property tax increase to 3.5% following the second draft budget presentation. That's a 0.6% increase from their initial projection of 2.9%. A tough but necessary...
Jan 31, 2024
Lanark youth among 11 charged following Pembroke home raids
A Lanark youth is among those charged following search warrants at Pembroke residences. OPP alongside various partners executed a search warrant on William Street residences January 25th in Pembroke. ...
Jan 31, 2024
30K for 30 Years - Perth Polar Bear Plunge, Rural FASD celebrate amazing fundraiser
To say this year's Perth Polar Bear Plunge was a success this year, would be an understatement. The Rural FASD, this year's beneficiary says just over $30 thousand dollars was raised by a dedicated gr...
Jan 31, 2024
Big changes coming to Highway 7 and 15
The intersection of Highways 7 and 15 in Carleton Place is getting a major facelift and modernization- as is Highway 7 and McNeeley Avenue. Added will be continuous through-travel lanes, dual turning ...
Jan 31, 2024
What the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus discussed at ROMA
The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus said they discussed a number of key topics at the annual ROMA conference. They met with provincial ministers from the conservatives, New Democratic and Liberal part...
Jan 31, 2024 Photo (left to right): Warden Nancy Peckford (United Counties of Leeds and Grenville), Warden Liz Danielsen (Haliburton County), EOWC Vice-Chair, Bonnie Clark (Peterborough County), Minister Paul Calandra (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing), EOWC Chair, Peter Emon (Renfrew County), Mayor Steve Ferguson (Prince Edward County
Lanark Highlands names their new fire chief and it's a familiar face
Stephen Rothwell is the new Fire Chief of Lanark Highlands. Rothwell gradually climbed the ranks over the past 13 years in the township, beginning as a junior fire fighter and was the Deputy Fire Chie...
Jan 31, 2024 Stephen Rothwell via LinkedIn
'The 48': What's happening in the 88.1 listening area
Good Morning! Here's what's going on in our region in the next couple of days. Dine for a great cause: You're invited to join the Smiths Falls Rotary Club Ladies Night tonight. You can still get ticke...
Jan 31, 2024
In Focus: The Rural FASD is a shining light in Lanark County
We speak with the Rural FASD's Rob More who updates us on their very successful outing at the Perth Polar Bear Plunge, and takes a look at what's down the road for the homegrown organization.
Jan 30, 2024
'The 48': Here's what's happening in the 88.1 myFM listening area
Good Morning! Here's your daily look at what's coming up in the near future in our listening area. Just so you know, if you have an event and would like to have it added to the 48, please submit your ...
Jan 30, 2024
What's open, what's closed for Family Day 2025
With it being Family Day Monday we wanted to let you know about the various businesses and offices that are closed. Most grocery stores are either closed or are on holiday hours for the day. Among the...
Feb 24, 2023
