Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Carleton Place Canadians owner, GM, Head Coach Brent Sullivan named assistant coach of Sarnia Sting
Brent Sullivan is the new assistant coach of the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. The owner, general manager, and now former head coach of the Carleton Place Canadians will return to the Sti...
Jul 19, 2023 Graphic via Sarnia Sting social media
New Carleton Place play structure open for all
It's ready to go! Carleton Place says its news play structure at Ferrill Park (451 Thomas Street) is ready to welcome kids. Construction crews worked tirelessly this week to complete the colorful and ...
Jul 19, 2023
Applications now open for Lanark County Community Grants
The 2024 Lanark County Community Grants applications are now open. The Lanark County Community Grants Program aims to improve the well-being and quality of life of the community and its residents thro...
Jul 19, 2023
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust announce 106 acre expansion
The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust continues to grow. Land Trust Executive Director Emily Giles made the announcement during their special radiothon on Lake 88's All About the House. Giles says the ...
Jul 19, 2023
Kathy Botham reflects on being named Smiths Falls Citizen of the Year
We sat down with the just-named 2022 Citizen of the Year for the Town of Smiths Falls Kathy Botham to talk about giving back to the community. She told Lake 88's In Focus she had a great example. Her ...
Jul 19, 2023
Smiths Falls man's car stolen while in hospital
On July 4th, a man in Smiths Falls reported his car stolen while he was in the hospital. He had left the keys inside the vehicle, which parked near his home. After being discharged from the hospital, ...
Jul 19, 2023
Low-income residents eligible for professional counselling as Pivotal Help opens another funding window
Pivotal Help, a non-profit that provides funding for in-person counselling in the area is approaching another funding window. The group's Executive Director and Founder Breanna Bedor says it means tha...
Jul 19, 2023
In Focus - Nora Christy and Kay Rogers, Tay Valley History Scholarship
Nora Christy, this year's Tay Valley History Scholarship recipient, discusses what the scholarship will mean for her studies. We're also joined by Kay Rogers, from the selection committee.
Jul 18, 2023
Ensure Safety with Project Lifesaver: Partnering Victim Services of Lanark County and Lanark County OPP
Victim Services of Lanark County and Lanark County OPP have joined forces for Project Lifesaver, a program designed to monitor and locate individuals who may wander due to Alzheimer's or other challen...
Jul 18, 2023
RCMP Musical Ride Celebrates Mississippi Mills Bicentennial at Almonte Fairgrounds
Mark your calendars for the first Musical Ride of the season, presented by the RCMP, as part of the Mississippi Mills Bicentennial celebrations. Join the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride at the Almonte ...
Jul 18, 2023
