Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Perth launching competition for best Tay Basin design
The Town of Perth is participating as a community partner in the Tay Basin - Perth Landscape Ideas Competition, a student design competition being delivered through the University of Toronto. The comp...
Jan 23, 2026
Tay Valley Township man charged with drug-impaired driving in Almonte
A Tay Valley Township resident is facing an impaired driving charge following an incident in Almonte. Lanark County OPP say paramedics called police just after 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, after find...
Jan 23, 2026
Lanark County ticket scores six-figure LOTTO MAX win as Ontario celebrates big draw
A LOTTO MAX ticket sold in Lanark County has landed a major prize following Tuesday night's draw, giving the local area something to celebrate. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation,...
Jan 23, 2026
Today's gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 125.6 Esso - 125.9 Canadian Tire - 125.6 Ultramar - 125.6 Shell - 125.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 121.9 Canadian ...
Jan 23, 2026
Snowmobiler escapes icy Rideau River crash near Kemptville
A snowmobiler managed to make it safely to shore after crashing through the ice on the Rideau River near Kemptville on Sunday, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. Police say the incident happe...
Jan 23, 2026
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Royal Canadian Legion Smiths Falls Branch 95 hosts a fish and chips evening tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. at 7 Main St. E. Dine-in or takeout is available. One-piece dinners are $15, ...
Jan 23, 2026
What's good? Mentorship takes the spotlight at Carleton Place's International Women's Day event
The Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce is excited to mark International Women's Day with an event focused on mentorship and meaningful connections. On March 4th from 5 to 9 pm at the Gran...
Jan 22, 2026
Wilson St. closed as OPP, EMS on scene
The Ontario Provincial Police have closed traffic in both directions on Wilson Street in Perth and are on scene, alongside EMS, near Stewart School. No details have been provided but traffic is being ...
Jan 22, 2026
Lanark County offers flexible RPN jobs with fewer required shifts
Lanark County is looking to attract more registered practical nurses by offering new, more flexible part-time opportunities. The county says it is hiring part-time, on-call RPNs with lower availabilit...
Jan 22, 2026
Not cocaine, something far more dangerous, health officials warn
Southeast Public Health is warning residents in Eastern Ontario after drug checking in Kingston found a dangerous mix of substances in a sample expected to be cocaine. No cocaine was detected. The sam...
Jan 22, 2026
